Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Friends, I will be out of touch beginning tomorrow through March 10 as Celeste and I take a retirement trip. Please stay safe and healthy, God bless you all, and I’ll be back online then. Our scripture this morning is Revelation 4:11 (NIV). You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 59:16-17 (NIV). But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 19:17 (NIV). Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. God commanded us to care for the poor, saying “Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart” (Deuteronomy 15:10). This proverb compares it to …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 5:13-15 (NIV). You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and …
Our scripture this morning is John 14:25-27 (NIV). “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:12-14 (NIV). Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Peace, harmony and order are the hallmarks of God’s original creation. We fractured …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV). Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Paul writes to the Philippians with guidance …
Our scripture this morning is John 16:31-33 (NLT). Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe? But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. I have told you all this so that you …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 46:10-11 (NLT). Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. In this praise psalm the Lord Himself calls us …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT). Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. Saul the Pharisee came from a place of power. He …