Scripture lesson:  Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Let me ask you a quick question; “Are you sick and tired of hearing about Tim Tebow?”  Well, I for one am not.  So, with that said, I would like to open up with a reflection I have had over this whole Tebow discussion. I have been somewhat ... Continue

Scripture focus:  Mark 1:4-11 I have had the blessed opportunity to visit Israel 2 times so far in my life.  Actually, both times have been in the past 2 ½ years.  My first visit to the Holy Lands was for a 5-week archeological dig.  Even though my visit was for an ... Continue

Scripture lessons:  Isaiah 61:1-4; Luke 2:8-20 “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted…” (Isaiah 61:1)  And so we commence our journey through the 61st chapter of Isaiah. This is ... Continue

“What is that one thing in your life you wish you could change?" "What is that one thing that if you could change (you just know) life would be better, you would be ok?” Matthew 1:18-25 gives witness to the one thing Joseph probably wished he could have changed. Joseph is a character ... Continue

Isn’t Christmas naturally a hectic, harried, and chaotic time of the year?  Sometimes I think we find it hard to believe that God can bless this chaotic and congested time, or that God can even be found. Growing up in the Priset household, Christmas came with its fair share of ... Continue

I have done much reflection on the Epistle to the Philippians in the Bible.  This letter was written by the apostle Paul while in prison, possibly awaiting his death.  I am amazed at how joy-filled this letter sounds.  One may wonder, “How can a man who is waiting to be ... Continue

This morning I have been reading and reflecting on the creation story that is found in Genesis 1 and 2. I was once again struck by the truth that as a human being I am made in the image and likeness of Almighty God (Gen. 1:26-27). With that said, I wonder how ... Continue

This past week the world has witnessed the death of a man known for masterminding the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.  There is no doubt that this news gives us mixed emotions.  I would like to encourage you to follow the website I have listed below to help you as ... Continue

What are the unanswered questions that you have about God? What is it that is preventing you from being completely convinced that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Savior of this world?  I have started a sermon series that will take place during the weeks of Lent that help address some ... Continue

I wanted to share with you all an interview I just read.  Bono does an incredible job sharing his faith in Jesus Christ.  Although the world finds Jesus Christ as nothing more than a good teacher or prophet at best; Bono articulates quite simply yet profoundly that Jesus Christ is ... Continue