Christ the King Church

Dear Friends and Servants of our Lord, I invite you to join me in a time of prayer and fasting for each other and our community/church [May 17, 18 and 19].  Throughout Scripture Prayer and fasting is an important part … Continue reading →

And the peace of God which goes beyond all comprehension will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4: 7)  Peace is a very important part of the blessing of the resurrection.  This is something that Jesus desires … Continue reading →

Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses (debts, sins) as we forgive those who trespass (are in our debt, or have sinned) against us.”  (Matthew 6:12)  In order to emphasize this point, the first thing Jesus says when … Continue reading →

Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  As we pray these words we can pause in our hearts and pray this for our families, church and community.  “Lord, Your will … Continue reading →

In many church services around the world, and for many on a daily basis, Christians pray together using the words that our Lord taught to His disciples (the Lord’s Prayer). It can be easy for us not to pay attention … Continue reading →

The following is from James Kiefer, a historian, concerning St. Valentine and the tradition of Valentine’s Day.  It is not my intention to take the wind out of anyone’s romantic sails.  Remembering and celebrating the romantic love we have for … Continue reading →

Jesus said:  “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Jn 10: 27 (NKJV).  It is not enough to “hear” God or His Word.  The key is in following what He says.  Naaman (1 Kings … Continue reading →

Readings for 1 January 2012, First Sunday after Christmas: Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 22-40 Why discuss God as “My Father” on the first week of Christmas? Because: (1) it is at this time that we remember … Continue reading →

Have you ever watched a little kids soccer game? Everyone chases the ball up and down the field (that is if they are not chasing a butterfly  It does not matter much who is on who’s team. Just go for the … Continue reading →

For most people I know Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. Yet, let us be mindful of those who are experiencing sorrow or depression at this time of year. Some had a rough childhood, some lost loved ones … Continue reading →

The English language is amazingly fluid. We are constantly joining words and parts of words together to communicate new concepts. De-churched is one such word that has come on the seen over the last couple of years. The de-churched are … Continue reading →

As more time passes since my tours in Iraq it becomes more clear just how deep the tentacles of PTSD run deep into just about ever aspect of life. It is as if long gangly strands have wrapped themselves around … Continue reading →