I’m pleased to welcome a guest blog by my friend Dan Masshardt for this week’s edition of the E-News. Dan is the pastor of the Fairview Bethel Church of God in New Cumberland, PA. He serves on the Administrative Council of the Eastern Regional Conference as well as the General Conference Administrative Council. Over the… Continue reading Why Christians Get Together

It’s interesting and heartbreaking to watch the trends with COVID in recent weeks. It’s such a mysterious and devastating illness. I have friends who have tested positive and never exhibited any symptoms. I’ve had friends who have been laid out for days or weeks because of the illness. I’ve had a few friends die because… Continue reading What Business are You In?

This has been a particularly hard week. It’s rare for a day to go by without learning of another friend or colleague who’s been afflicted with COVID-19. Some are very mild cases or more inconvenient than anything else. Others are facing more serious experiences with the disease and a few are walking through the valley… Continue reading Waiting for the Gloom to End

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving! Even in such challenging circumstances, I’m grateful for God’s love, grace, mercy, abundant care and for His presence and provision. While 2020 has presented plenty of challenges and unforeseen moments, these times are pregnant with amazing opportunities to advance the work of the kingdom of God. I’m… Continue reading Giving Tuesday 2020

Know anyone who needs healing right now? My guess is that you probably do know someone who needs healing. It may be the friend who is fighting COVID-19 or some other health challenge who needs physical healing and restoration. Perhaps it’s the health care worker who lives next door who is weary and exhausted by… Continue reading A Time for Healing

This past week I came across the following quote by John Mark Comer: “Cultural Christianity is burning up… All that’s left is a resilient, super robust discipleship to Jesus.” I’ve been pondering these words a lot this week. The quote reminded me of an article from a couple of years ago by a leading evangelical… Continue reading What Kind of Christian are You?

2020 continues to bring us twists and turns that none of us expected or requested! How are you doing? As one friend of mine likes to ask, how’s your soul? The CGGC is a diverse family: I’ve got brothers and sisters who are hopeful these days and others who are despairing, some who feel anxiety… Continue reading Our Best Prayer for Days Like These

I wanted to take some time this week share about an exciting new opportunity for young people in grades 7th thru 12th that’s coming up in early 2021. Earlier this week I spent some time talking with Pastor Ty Watson, Youth & Family pastor at the Celina First Church of God in Celina, OH. Tyler… Continue reading GLC Holiday Youth Convention

This week I’m happy to have my friend, Dr. Brent Sleasman, offer some news about the exciting new developments at Winebrenner Theological Seminary! This is an incredible opportunity for our high school students across the CGGC. Who do you need to connect to WTS this week to take advantage of this great opportunity? Christ’s Peace,… Continue reading Discipleship, Seminary, & High School Students: Joining Together to Equip the Next Generation

I’ve been thinking a great deal about how the Lord wants us to seek Him during these days and how He wants us to represent Him as ambassadors of His kingdom. Last week I shared Romans 12:9-21 as guide for how we put love into action. One verse from that passage has captured my attention… Continue reading How Are You Showing Hospitality During This Season?