Category: From The Desk of Pastor Gene

Be a Blessing How many of us have prayed, God please bless me and my family? What about, bless our church or bless our nation or bless our business? Of course, I assume we all have at some time or other. And, for that matter, it is certainly a good idea to ask for God’s blessing. But...

Status: Bridge or Barrier What role does our personal status and the status of others play in our lives? You can say you don’t care but that doesn’t dismiss the fact that status exists in our society. In fact, every society. If you think about it, right or wrong, status impacts the way we think of ourselves,...

Make Banana Bread When I was in 7th grade, I was growing like swamp grass after a rain storm which means I constantly thought I was hungry and ate everything in sight. One summer day, as I was doing my hourly foraging for food in the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator, I noticed a plastic bag full...

THE HERO During this time of what the President calls a “war against an invisible enemy,” we are taking unprecedented measures to protect vulnerable people and to prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed. As with any war, there are heroes emerging who are risking, and even giving, their lives to aid, protect and even save...

Can Do How would you generally describe your attitude? Are you generally positive or negative? Would you say that you’re optimistic or pessimistic? Do you typically look for reasons to say yes or do you hunt for excuses to say no? These questions will help you gauge your attitude. In fact, this may be a good time...

Be the Church As we face the threat of COVID-19, the way we think of church will likely be challenged. Over our lifetime, we’ve often used phrases like, “I’m going to church” or something similar in our reference to church. But think about it. We refer to church as if it’s an address, building or...

Living in the Spirit (Part 6) – Walking in Step with the Spirit Why am I writing a series of devotions about Holy Spirit? I’m convicted, for that matter, deeply convicted that I needed to write a series of devotions about Holy Spirit. Some of my motivation comes from teachings and practices that invoke the...

Living in the Spirit (Part 5) – Empowerment of Holy Spirit Why am I writing a series of devotions about Holy Spirit? I’m convicted, for that matter, deeply convicted that I need to write a series of devotions about Holy Spirit. Some of my motivation comes from teachings and practices that invoke the name of...

Living in the Spirit (Part 4) – Fruit of the Holy Spirit Why am I writing a series of devotions about Holy Spirit? I’m convicted, for that matter, deeply convicted that I need to write a series of devotions about Holy Spirit. Some of my motivation comes from teachings and practices that invoke the name...

Living in the Spirit (Part 3) – Function of Holy Spirit Why am I writing a series of devotions about Holy Spirit? I’m convicted, for that matter, deeply convicted that I need to write a series of devotions about Holy Spirit. Some of my motivation comes from teachings and practices that invoke the name of...