by Josh Waltz | May 31, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
Meditation on 2 Samuel 15 May 31, 2016 Reading through 2 Samuel in my personal devotions, I was struck by the comparisons between David and Jesus in 2 Samuel 15. Absalom, David’s beloved son, has betrayed his father’s trust. He has stolen away the hearts of many in...
by Josh Waltz | May 23, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
Cover Sin With Love May 23, 2016 Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was reminded one day of a vicious deed that someone had done to her years before; but she acted as if she had never heard of the incident. “Don’t you remember it?” her friend asked....
by Josh Waltz | May 16, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
It’s Time May 16, 2016 It’s time.We’ve prayed over it, analyzed it, discussed it, edited it, paid a professional to review it, and edited it some more. Now it’s finally time to vote on it. Several weeks ago, the elders made a motion that the congregation affirm...
by Josh Waltz | May 9, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
“God is Love” or “Love is God”? May 9, 2016 “Love ceases to be a demon only when it ceases to be a god.” (C. S. Lewis, The Four Loves, quoting Denis de Rougemont)Lewis goes on to explain: “Every human love at its height has a tendency to claim...
