Below is Pastor Don’s blog, where Pastor Don shares his thoughts on Scripture, current events, and more. Make sure to check back here frequently to read more about topics we may even discuss when we meet!
I have read several things recently decrying the current state of morality among the youngest generation that is finishing high school and entering college. Meeting with the Inspiring Youth Initiative for my local school has also got the old brain thinking as I am considering ways that our community (and church) can inspire youth to…
The world has been broken, and we are unwell. Sin has entered the world through humanity, and we have mangled our relationship with God and our relationships with other people. How’s that for a cheery start to my weekly blog? Well, now you’re going to need to keep reading to see if this gets any…
Jesus said something to me this morning and it hit me between the eyes! He blindsided me with something I have heard him say before, but it convicted me personally. He said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” The context provided the first level of…
ReCAST is an acronym for our core values at ReCAST Church, and the “s” stand for simplicity. It honestly seems like a naive core value for a church to hold to. The more relational connection that are made and the more time passes, the more complex things get, right? Simplicity as a core value does…
I was just strolling through my morning Bible reading when I turned a page and the prophet Daniel introduced me to someone . . . “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was…
I recently spoke with someone who had a bad experience with church as a child. Now everything was strange back int he 80’s so I cut this pastor all kinds of slack on this one, but apparently this pastor made mention of the dangers of Transformers cartoons and toys because the face that symbolized the…
