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The New City Catechism Pastor Mike Every day in this world is a new adventure. Some days are filled with laughter and joy, while other days seem impossible to bear. Whether we encounter goodness or grief, our hope is found in who God is and how he relates to us. But, how will we remember…
What Does Scripture Say About Government Leadership and Voting? A country is unique by its landscape, cultural tendencies, diversity, and socioeconomics. Among other distinctives, a country is shaped by its governmental structure and leadership. The United States of America has a brief and vibrant history, which is rooted in several attributes, including the freedom of…
Have you ever been in a conversation in which someone said something, and you thought, “I can’t believe she said that!” All of a sudden, your heart starts to race and frustration grows within you. You react by either making a harsh statement in the moment or retreating, vowing never to talk to that person…
I’ve shared before that I didn’t grow up as a reader. The patience and mental focus that it takes to read was always a bit overwhelming to me, but as I began serving in ministry years ago I realized that reading was key to growing and becoming a better leader. So for the past 20…
Question: What should be a Christ-follower’s response to the conflict in Israel? This is a great question! There are various angles and nuances of this conflict, which we could discuss. In fact, many people are doing just that. There is a lot of information being shared about this horrible situation in Israel. Some of the…
Week of October 8th Question: Are people predestined? Why might so many people suffer the torment of hell? Many people struggle with these types of questions. They are especially difficult because we are concerned about our family and friends’ faith or lack of faith. As with other challenging topics, we must let the Bible guide…
Ask Pastor Mike – Week of October 1 Question: As a pastor, what do you tell people who are getting physically abused? How might divorce go along with that? Physical Abuse When someone comes to me and communicates a situation of abuse, I begin by asking questions and doing a lot of listening. My desire…
By Pastor Mike Barnhart Recently, I was approached with the idea of hosting a Trunk or Treat event in Medford on Sunday, October 29. I’ve found Trunk or Treat to be an extraordinary opportunity to come alongside a local community, with the purpose of blessing those in the community with an invitation to connect to…
By: Pastor Mike Barnhart Psalm 96:1-3 says, “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” When we gather weekly for…
By: Pastor Mike Barnhart WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 How should I handle moral dilemmas in the workplace? At my place of work my boss is very blunt about how we should show support of current culture trends that I believe are sinful. I feel like if I say to her that I’m uncomfortable with…