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By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Exactly 3 months ago today—I wrote my first blog. My thoughts about writing were as follows: One—for a couple of...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Many people focus on the love of God. Why not? God’s grace and mercy and loving kindness are seemingly endless....

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon On Thursday—my oldest grandson turns 15. 15! I DO remember some things about when I was 15. Not much—but I do...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon It is Friday and if you follow what I write then you know this is my ‘official’ day off. It does NOT mean I am not...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Several years ago, I first read the book Knowing God by J. I. Packer. One of the chapters spoke of the powerful...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Yesterday, we held our first church service in 11 weeks. Not that we have not been meeting but…gathering together...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I know….I expected to end the title with “the end.” Two thoughts converged on my thinking today. One, today, is...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Several years ago, I came to the end of myself. I don’t mean—literally—I was just exhausted. Along with this came...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon We have been given glimpses of heaven. Think of the fruit of the Spirit as Christians experience God’s love and...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Somewhere you have probably heard this quote from Napoleon: “Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I am thinking about all that is going on around us and it makes me sad. Obviously, the senseless death of anyone...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Tomorrow would have been my oldest sister’s birthday. Actually, it is still her birthday, she is just not alive on...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I have spoken on this topic before for an Easter sermon. There is just something about getting good news that...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon When you think about life—there are things that keep coming up over and over. Go to work one week—go the next. Mow...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon For those who are a bit older or, students of the Word— you know the name Chuck Swindoll. In many ways, he has...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I will confess that Hebrews 13:7 is a verse that has challenged my life in many ways. In fact, I could spend this...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon This Memorial Day is quite different from any other. Parades are canceled or have been scaled back. Gatherings at...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon What is something to which you are devoted? In this regard, I am NOT thinking of a relationship to someone. I am...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Today marks a momentous anniversary in my life. Fifty years ago, today, I met my best friend. 66 years ago, today,...

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon On May 1—I spoke about the goal of tribulation from Romans 5:4. Part of the process is “proven character.” This...