Pastor's Devotion Blog

Occasionally I watch a podcast by an atheist. (I like to know what the other side is thinking.)  In one episode he questioned why we say a prayer at mealtimes. His challenge was: “What is the difference between blessed food and unblessed food?”   My answer to him would be, there is no difference. The food does not change. What changes is our heart and our attitude. When we give thanks for the food, or “say grace,” or “say a blessing,” we are being reminded to be thankful for

The question of whether Christians can celebrate Halloween  has been debated for a long time. To understand it, it helps to look at the holiday's history. The Holiday's Pagan Roots Halloween's origins trace back about 2,000 years to pagan worship  in Western Europe. It was a time to honor spirits, hoping to please them and ensure a good harvest. How it Became Christianized Like several other festivals and holidays, Halloween was Christianized  as the faith spread across Europ

A devotion for Good Friday. Christmas Eve, 2019, Pastor Paul Aldrich urged us to “come to the manger! No matter who we are, there is...

“Be joyful always; pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess....