Posted: June 21

Isaiah 26:4 - “Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” A few days ago I went to visit someone in the hospital. They were in the intensive care unit and surrounded by all kinds of equipment. I’m always amazed at all the things that doctors can do given the right knowledge and equipment. Thankfully, they were able to help this person with what they needed and now they are doing well! However, even with all of man’s knowledge, we are often let down. The enemy wants nothing more than to turn our eyes away from the Lord and to focus on other things. But, He is the only one that is omniscient and omnipotent and nothing is too difficult for Him! Rather than putting all of our faith and trust in man’s wisdom, we need to continue to trust fully in the Lord, as Isaiah points out. He is our shelter to run to, and our rock to stand on. Continue to put all of your trust in the Lord, whatever you are facing this week, because He is our everlasting Rock! Lord bless, Pastor Mark Mehl

Posted: June 13

Philippians 1:6 “…being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” It was a happy and sad occasion this past week as I went to my daughter’s high school graduation. Watching her walk across the stage to get her diploma was a proud moment, but also a time of apprehension as I thought about her heading off to college next fall to continue her education. As we progress in our education we all face those great milestones, but they are also a time to look ahead, that there is more work to be done in our life. The same is true in our walk with Christ. Until we go to be with the Lord we are always going to be a “work in progress.” As long as we live, He will continually shape our life and transform us into who He wants us to be. Don’t be discouraged, but continue to walk with Him in obedience and joy, no matter what you are facing today! Lord bless, Pastor Mark Mehl

Posted: June 07

1 Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” I recently took my car in to get worked on for some issues it was having. After they looked at it for a few hours they told me that they knew how to fix it, but they didn’t have the correct part in stock and would have to order it to finish the job. If our cars are going to run, we need to continue to keep them serviced. If you and I are truly followers of Jesus Christ, we need to stay close to Him each day. We need to continue to walk in obedience to Him, to stay close to Him, and grow in our relationship through the Word and prayer. God wants to greatly use our lives, but that can only happen if we are faithful stewards of what He’s called us to, and walking with Him in faith each day. Lord bless! Pastor Mark Mehl