William Randolph Hearst was the original media magnate. He was a newspaper publisher, a politician, and…a major art collector during the 1920’s and 30’s. On one occasion, he heard about a particular art treasure and became obsessed with possessing it.
This Sunday is more than just a normal Sunday for many of us. It is Mother’s Day and while a good number of our church, like myself, no longer have a living mother to send a card to or make
“He is risen and going before you into Galilee.”(Matthew 28:7) These are post-Easter words, which mean they are words for all of us who live on this side of Easter. There are two parts that we need to apply to
The week after.. Easter was such a glorious day in every way, from an early sunrise service to the sound of a trumpet and “Christ is risen” proclaimed in worship. What a day! But now, maybe it seems all is
Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! There are no fuller words, no needed words, no truer words in all the words our world is shouting these days than these. We will gather Easter morning and proclaim the truth at
This is our week coming up—we call it Holy Week and it is an opportunity to celebrate and remember the greatest event in the history of mankind. Just as much it provides a unique opportunity to consider inviting a friend/neighbor/co-worker
According to World Happiness data, the happiest place on our planet is…. FINLAND. I was surprised to read that as Kathy and I visited there a few years ago and found their days long on darkness and short on light.
Some of the most special times in the life of CVBC happen from 6:30-7:15 on Wednesday night. At that time we pray for others and engage in Bible study through sharing with each other. If you have not experienced how
I want to draw your attention to two minor changes in our order of worship beginning this Sunday, upon my recommendation and with the approval of the Deacons. But first let me ask–can you imagine having a final exam and
I hope that you are being faithful to the invitation of this Lent season to pause and reflect and repent and discern what it is you feel led to give up so that you might gain more of Christ in