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Pastor’s Perspective 10-06-2020
To say COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and that things are less than ideal would be a huge understatement. I mentioned a couple of Sundays ago that our daughter-in-law in California has decided to homeschool her oldest two… with a wide open 2-year-old loose in “the classroom.” Their father is also taking all his Naval […]
Pastor’s Perspective 09-29-2020
One of the things I try to do when I take vacation is “unplug.” From work. From email. Even from the news. For one reason, I need to give my undivided time and attention to the family members with whom I am spending my vacation. My time with them nowadays is limited. For another, I […]
Pastor’s Perspective 09-22-2020
Each monthly deacons meeting at Snyder begins with a devotion. It’s my favorite part. As the selected deacon shares a word of scripture and how they’ve seen God at work, we are challenged to put faith into practice and are reminded that Spiritual and servant leadership is a key function of this body’s role within […]
Pastor’s Perspective 09-15-2020
Back in the late 1980s, British artist Ben Maile painted a limited edition print for a new West Point art series entitled, “The Long Gray Line.” It is a depiction of West Point graduates through the generations marching in a parade. It has since become one of the most sought after military prints ever published. […]
Pastor’s Perspective 09-08-2020
If you know me at all, you know I am a huge fan of Max Lucado and his ministry. Especially his many books. I haven’t read a single one that hasn’t blessed and encouraged me. His writing style is unique. Personal. Relevant. Simple, yet profound. Saturated with God’s truth and grace. Imagine my joy when […]
Pastor’s Perspective 09-01-2020
First, let me say thank you for all the notes, emails and phone calls I have received this past week. It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since I first moved to Fayetteville. One of the most wonderful parts of having served here first as Youth Minister and staying for 25 years […]
Pastor’s Perspective 08-25-2020
In 1995, Toy Story (1) was released along with Windows 95. The average cost of a car was $15,500; and, you could buy bread for about $1.15 a loaf. OJ was found innocent and the DOW closed above 5,000 for the first time. The 55 MPH limit imposed because of the gas crisis was lifted. […]
Pastor’s Perspective 08-18-2020
Last week didn’t exactly unfold as I had planned. In addition to my regular weekly meetings and sermon preparation for Sunday, I had hoped to get some long-term planning done on my fall sermon series. Bruce was on a much-needed and well-deserved week of vacation. I just needed a relatively quiet week of productive days […]
Pastor’s Perspective 08-11-2020
Good news is always welcome. Especially in this season filled with so many challenges and so much uncertainty. I am happy to announce we have called Jon Nahlen to be our next youth minister. The deacons approved the unanimous recommendation of the search committee Sunday evening. The search process began in early February after the […]
Pastor’s Perspective 08-04-2020
As I write the Pastor’s Perspective this afternoon, I’m paying close attention to the approaching hurricane. I saw a comment recently that said, “Ya’ll don’t need to panic….a hurricane coming toward NC is the most normal thing that has happened in 2020.” A hurricane…..stirred into a pot that already has COVID fears, protests, unemployment, social […]