Pastor's Blog

Joy on Our Grumpiest Days

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Have you ever woken up and just known it was going to be one of those …

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All That We Have

“The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” Psalm 24:1 As Thanksgiving approaches, we begin thinking about all the things we are grateful for. Family, friends, a roof over our …

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Give Thanks in All Circumstances

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As November begins, our thoughts naturally turn toward Thanksgiving. Of course, if you’ve been inside a …

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A Place Prepared for You

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3 (NRSVue) As November approaches, we prepare to celebrate All Saints’ …

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Varieties of Gifts, the Same Spirit

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NRSVue) One of the joys of being the church is seeing what happens when people bring their gifts together. This Sunday, October 18, at 4 p.m., …

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Jesus Always Made Room

“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’” Matthew 19:14 (NRSVue) Jesus always made room for people. Throughout the Gospels, we …

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Encourage One Another

“Therefore, encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11, NRSVue October brings a special opportunity for Cornerstone! Our District Superintendent, Rev. Vidalis Lopez, has …

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Do Not Grow Weary

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9, NRSVue Fall has officially arrived. Now, here in South Florida, that may not mean cool mornings, …

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Altogether Christian

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 Do you love God? That may sound like an easy “yes!”, but the longer we walk with Christ, the more we …

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Overcome Evil with Good

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 September 11 is a date that carries its own heaviness. Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced a tragedy that changed us. Thousands of lives …

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