Ministerial Retreat and Picnic This week we report on two events which took place over the past weekend – the Church picnic and the ministerial retreat. All COG Church PicnicLast weekend we helped organize this year’s annual “all-COG” picnic in … [Read more...]
July 12, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
A Heart Enlarged “A heart enlarged by compassion has never yet killed anyone.” Many, many hearts have been enlarged by compassion in recent days in the aftermath of thedeadly flooding in Texas. Accounts of children being suddenly swept away to … [Read more...]
July 5, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Enduring “Endurance only comes from enduring.” This self-truth – something that seems so blatantly obvious you could wonder why it needs to be stated. Yet it stuck in my mind and I was later drawn back to the article in which the statement … [Read more...]
June 28, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
God’s Blessing to Us God exerts His power and love in our lives in many exceptional ways. He blesses us for humble obedience. Those blessings come in many forms: understanding His will in a matter, correction to get us back on track, wealth, rain … [Read more...]
June 14, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
The Middle East Conundrum One commentator wrote about current events in the Middle East as “… this crucial, combustible showdown”. Are we witnessing the spark that will ignite the Middle East? The Church has long understood the importance of … [Read more...]
June 14, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Wait on God God condemns His people for their lack of trust and faith in Him. The prophets were constant in their warnings of the consequences of not trusting God (Isaiah 30:1-4). The entire book of Hosea is directed toward this aspect of Israel’s … [Read more...]
June 7, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Deception “A lie goes halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get it’s pants on.” Winston Churchill Churchill’s words are a lighthearted way of acknowledging a sobering biblical truth. “So the great dragon was cast out, … [Read more...]
May 31, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Firstfruit Potential This weekend we consider aspects associated with Christ building His Church. In particular, we think about what being a part of the body of Christ means to us as individuals. We are clearly moving deeper into events that shape … [Read more...]
May 17, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Diligent Maintenance “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke.” It’s a well-worn adage and useful at some level. We have probably all said it and haddecisions guided by it at one time or another. But is that the best principle to follow?Could we … [Read more...]
May 10, 2025 – Building on the Foundation
Representing God God’s intention for Israel is clearly spelled out in scripture. The nation of Israel was not created by God for its own sake. It was to be a living representation of a group of people living in harmony with it’s Creator. … [Read more...]
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