The past year will forever be marked by the Covid pandemic. We have all faced special burdens as our lives and families and businesses have been effected. I especially think of the elderly in our congregation who have had to take special precautions but as a result face long and lonely days with little contact… Read More »

Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless works by Picasso and Van Gogh adorning the walls of their family estate. As winter approached, war engulfed the nation, and the young man left to serve his country.… Read More »

God and Country As a nation, we’ve just elected our President who for the next four years be in charge of setting policies and executing the laws of the land. We’ve also elected governors, senators, and representatives who will be in charge of representing the people they serve making laws that benefit their constituencies and… Read More »

Coffee is not simple anymore. Years ago about the only way to complicate coffee is to add sugar or creamer. The really exotic, would put an egg in the coffee grounds to make a premium brew (the Ebenezer old-timers tell me Arvey Arnett made the best egg-coffee). Today, we have coffee shops that sell ‘handcrafted’… Read More »

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”” (John 16:33) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”” (Joshua 1:9) It is our Lord who tells us… Read More »

Even though he has heard hundreds of sermons over his life time, writer Philip Yancey recalls very few. One he remembers comes from Ian Pitt-Watson. The sermon had one point – which is probably why he remembered it. The sermon’s point was, “Some things are loved because they are worthy; other things are worthy because… Read More »

Let Us Go To The House Of The Lord Isn’t technology amazing? Each Sunday morning we can tune to our Ebenezer worship service or find other sources of good teaching from God’s word to feed our souls and worship our Lord. I sometimes receive a link from a friend who wants me to hear a… Read More »

Re: Reopening our Doors at Ebenezer “His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; His arms fend off all harm.” (Psalm 91:4 Message) A few days ago, Governor Burgum lifted the restrictions placed on businesses (churches) to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This means we are free to open our doors… Read More »

1Leading A Communion Service at Home One of my elders suggested I give encouragement and instruction to families in how to lead a communion service in your homes. Since we’ve been unable meet publically as a congregation, the blessing of communion has been missed. Although, taking communion as a church family is preferable, there is… Read More »

In Times Like These We Need An Anchor In my years as a pastor, I often share Psalm 23 as a Psalm of comfort to families who have loved ones in the hospital or are grieving the loss of a loved one in a funeral. Many are familiar with this Psalm and may have noticed… Read More »