In any given day we get enough news and have enough experiences that are discouraging. Seldom do we hear good news concerning our society or

Last week we saw that we have a choice to worry or not to worry. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Cast means

I heard it said recently that two things are needed to bring about socialism to America: fear and free stuff from the government. Sounds like

Last week we saw that the Disciples ‘little faith’ was unable to carry out an exorcism, something Jesus gave them authority to do. (Mark 6:12).

“Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move

Numerous times Jesus touched people even when it would make him ceremonially unclean. He touched a man with leprosy and was healed Mt. 8:3. Jesus

Last week I mentioned that life involves change, and with that come events we didn’t ask for, that makes life difficult. While change is a

We have no idea what tomorrow will bring. We can only manage what comes today. We may plan for tomorrow only to have our plans

We view the state of the true, universal church and we see it neither giving in to darkness nor shrinking from it. In places of

At the start of Jesus’ ministry, He came to the Sea of Galilee and called Peter to become a “fisher of men.” It’s believed Jesus

When a child comes into this strange new world, he or she is completely dependent on the care of its parents. When a baby shows

You don’t need to be a home owner very long to realize that keeping it looking new requires routine maintenance and repairs. Many are small

A shepherd is in change, and has the responsibility of caring for the sheep that are entrusted to him. He must lead them to areas

This month we celebrate America’s birthday, July 4, 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Early colonists came to this new world we

To be jealous according to Dictionary.com is to have resentment against someone. It also says, “troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness.” It isn’t

            If you’re like most people, watching the news can make one angry and disgusted. When we hear about our nation’s leaders deliberately dismantling our

Genesis 1:31a God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.  This includes Adam and Eve as the first husband and wife. Their relationship

If you are middle aged or older you are witnessing the loss of the nation you knew and loved. The freedom to move about without

 5/26/2021 Luke 15:11-24 The prodigal son is someone who runs away or leaves the family and leads a wasteful and reckless life. In this parable the

John 15:9-14 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love,

All too often we hear that God is the eternal and final judge of all and that we will stand before Him on judgment day

Last week we saw that Isaiah invited everyone to come and drink to satisfy their thirst. Also, that it is important to drink the correct

Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without

Proverbs 8:1, 10-11, 27, 35-36 Vs. 1 Can’t you hear the voice of wisdom? She is standing at the city gates and at every fork

Easter has come, but is not gone. Every Sunday is to be a reminder of Easter, a celebration of life. The fact Jesus was raised

We must never forget or fail to celebrate Good Friday. From the world’s perspective how could anyone refer to it as ‘good’? God literally comes

Last week we looked at Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem on a donkey a day which we celebrate as Palm Sunday or the Triumphal Entry. Today

Next Sunday (March 28) we celebrate what has become known as “Palm Sunday.” It is also referred to as the Triumphal Entry. It’s when Jesus

James 4:7-8a  Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to

I don’t know if you enjoy walking or not but Barb and I do. We try and walk every day when it is nice from

Today we begin looking at the suffering God endured through His Son Jesus Christ for every human being. Suffering for doing something wrong is one

Lent, not lint begins February 17, with Ash Wednesday. Where did this practice come from and what is it for? It developed as part of

Last week we looked at formal worship and how important it is to come regularly and with the right attitude. Our primary purpose is to meet

Pr. Dr. Andrew Brunson planted churches in Turkey for twenty-three years before being falsely accused of being a spy and received a life sentence in

1/20/2021 Today is the beginning of a new administration that promises to bring radical change to America. For some time, this has caused turmoil in

A favorite Bible story for most children is David and Goliath. Here is a young shepherd boy, perhaps 12-14 years old ready and willing to

How intimidating it must have been for Joshua to wake up the morning he was to lead Israel into new territory, a land with fortified

12/30/2020 Our minds are filled with information, news and ideas all day long. Five days ago our thoughts were filled with thoughts of Christmas, the

As we read the gospels, Matthew – John, we will notice a great deal of symbolism regarding Jesus and His identity as the Messiah, the

The second advent reading for December 6, was Isaiah 40:3-5: A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every

We have entered the season of advent, four weeks before Christmas. Advent means a coming into place, view or being; arrival. So, what do we

There is a song we’ve sung for some time titled, “Give Thanks.” It simply says; “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks unto the

At this time of the year and the state of the Union it would be beneficial to know what took place on September 25, 1789,

There is a resource that lists important people and their contributions to society, it’s called, Marquis Who’s Who and has been the standard since 1898. This

Last week we looked at the need to pray for all people and leaders whether they are Christian or heathen. Paul was writing during the

In four days, we will be electing a president who will preside over America for the next four years. Our Republic is at stake and

About 2620 years ago there was a voice calling a nation to wake up wondering how long he would have to look at sin, misery, destruction,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust

The greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. That tops any list of how civilized

Galatians 4:7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. If

1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You

What we believe about God and Christianity depends on our view of the Bible or what we believe about it. The Bible claims for itself

Thousands of years of recorded history lays out the trail of blood leading to a bloody cross upon which God in Jesus Christ died for

8/12/202 PKLC Communiqué Yom Kippur, the lambs blood that covered the sins of the Jewish nation went on for 800 years until an unbelievable announcement

September 27 of this year is an important religious holiday for Israel and Jews the world over. It is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

7/15/2020 We continue to follow the predicted trail of redemption through the Old Testament with the Hebrews living in Egypt and working as slaves, about

In three days, we turn our attention to celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our subsequent freedom. However, it began 284 years

6/24/2020 God’s plan to rescue the world from sin and death began with His announcement in Genesis 3:15, and the killing (sacrifice) of an animal

We may be familiar with what the New Testament says about Jesus and the cross, but what about Jesus and the cross in the Old

I don’t know about you, but have you been hearing people refer to America’s form of government as a democracy? I sure have especially from