Ending of one season beginning of a new one

     The name of this blog is taken from the fact that I deliver mail for the United States Postal Service, or should I say did work for the United States Postal Service.  As of last Friday, July 5, I am no longer an employee of the post office.  According to the cake I was given I retired, but in reality I resigned.  For those interested; the reason I didn't retire, I have the age but not the years.  I could have retired but I would have taken 30% penalty on my retirement, so I have postponed my retirement and will actually retire from the post office when I turn 62.

     As you see one season has ended, and another begins.  With it comes excitement and some uncertainty for my wife and I.  During the time I worked for the post office I have pastored Edgemere Bible Church.  Several times during those years we have been at the point of ready to go there full-time, but something would happen and all that would be put on hold.  Now I am the full-time pastor at Edgemere Bible Church and excited to see what God is going to do, but at the same time praying that in a lack of faith I did not wait to long.  That is the season we now enter.

     If you have ever looked at this blog, it never really developed into my original idea, there were some thoughts, songs of the month, and sermons, but not quite what I expected.  So know with more time, and maybe more originality this blog will be come a worthwhile destination.  The name may change, it may just start all over, but it is a new season and I am looking forward to it.  Hope to see you soon.


Gary

Say Yes To Forgiveness July 1, 2018

This past Sunday at Edgemere Bible Church we talked about saying yes to God.  While there are many areas that we need to say yes to God in, one of the toughest is Forgiveness.  Yet the bitterness and the anger that it brings can paralyze us.  We talked about one of the greatest examples of forgiveness you will ever see from World War II is provided from Louis Zamperini.  Check it out.

Tale of Two Churches April 15, 2018

Sermon from Sunday April 15, 2018 at Edgemere Bible Church. Some churches thrive, some are struggling. The ones in the midst of struggles realize things could be better, even what it to be better, but are usually waiting for someone else to make that first step. Check it out.

A Pure Heart April 8, 2018

We can say sorry a lot, but never really mean it.  We make children apologize, but usually it is said while plotting the next attack.  It works it way into our relationship with Jesus as well, we go to bed and give it the please forgive all my sins as sleep takes over.  In the Bible we see a man who committed  sins, covered it up until he was called out.  Then we see one of the deepest, gut wrenching I am sorry,the likes of which we need to experience in our own lives.  Check it out.

Vision or Mission March 4, 2018

This past Sunday we looked at how the ideas that were shared during our share your vision meeting, actually fall in line with the mission of the church. Check it out.

Faith; Dead Or Alive - February 25, 2018

James, in his letter, talks about faith without works is dead. He makes us ask the question am I living by faith, or better yet is my faith dead or alive? Check out the sermon from this past Sunday at Edgemere Bible Church.

Replacing Fear With Faith February 18, 2018

To take that risk, to take the step of following God's calling, we will need to overcome the fear that resides in us. Once overcome, that fear will need to be replaced. If not replaced it can come back, and have even a stronger grip than before. You and I need to replace that fear with faith. it is only through faith that will be willing and able to follow God's call. Check it out.

How Long Before We Experience The Peace of God? February 11,2018

We have been talking about being willing to take a risk for God, in order to have peace. Receiving that peace from the one who is the creator, and sustainer of this universe, as well as the one who can calm the storms of life. Then the question was asked, when do we get that peace. This Sunday we talked about that at Edgemere Bible Church, check it out.

No Risk, No Peace February 4, 2018

If we are honest most of us would say, if I avoid risk I will have peace.  Yet, in the passage we looked at today Jesus seems to be telling us we must in fact take the risk if we are to have peace.  As Jesus shared with His followers, He made it clear that there will be sacrifices, and our devotion needs to be to Him.  Just as clearly we see if we follow Jesus, He is the one who can bring a perfect calm into any storm.  Check it out.

Taking A Risk - Caleb January 28,2018

We use many excuses as we wrestle with God in regards to obedience, at least one of which is true.  At some point we will say I am to old for that, while age keeps increasing it is nothing more than an excuse.  Today we looked at one person who could have used the age excuse, but his desire to serve God was to strong.  Check it out.

Taking A Risk - Abraham

This Sunday we continued to talk about taking a risk. Sometimes the fear comes because of what it might cost us, be it something or someone. Abraham faced that when God ask him to give up someone he had waited a hundred years to arrive. That is the fear that holds many back, what will it cost and will it be with it. Check it out.

Taking A Risk- Noah

When we think about taking risks, there are many times we feel like we are the only one. It is true that Noah was the only one building the ark, but many were being called to obedience. Today you may be the only one called to reach your family member, or coworker, but you are not alone, many are being called as well. Think about this as you pray about taking a risk. Sunday's sermon at Edgemere Bible Church.

Taking A Risk

It is a New Year and many are making changes in their lives. Setting goals, making plans, all the things we do at the beginning of a New Year. Yet there is a struggle going on, and it can stop us from accomplishing those changes we want to make. We need to set a new goal, make a new plan, we need to be willing to take a risk. Check this out, and see if you are up to taking a risk.

What We Really Need For Christmas

It is that time of year where you are trying to figure out what to get everyone in our life. It gets to the point that we are not sure if we need anything, or if we even need Christmas at all. In reality there is something we need, and we really do need Christmas. I hope you will check it out.

As we enter the season of giving, we have been talking about giving at Edgemere Bible Church.  We have talked about giving our time, our talents, and giving thanks.  Sunday we talked about the hardest part of giving, the giving of our resources.  Of course our first thought goes to money and that is hard to give.  Yet, the Bible tells us that if we look at how we spend our money,  you can add time and talents as well, then you will see the focus of your heart.  Our giving is not just a money thing, it is a heart issue.  A heart issue that if changed will lead you and I to one of the best Christmas experiences you will ever encounter.  Check it out, and check out your heart as well.

Real Repentance

Sermon today at Edgemere Bible Church.  Last week we talked about the Call that went out to the seven churches in Revelation, and that continues today.  It is a call to repentance, and it continues to the church today.  We have seen some respond I have sinned, but is that true repentance.  I hope you will check it out.

The Call 9/24/17

The Call, the sermon this Sunday at Edgemere Bible Church.  There was a call that went out to the seven churches in Revelation, a call to repentance.  If we would answer that call to repentance, our lives as well as the lives around us will truly be impacted.  I pray you will check this out.

Explaining the Good News Of Christ

Today's sermon at Edgemere Bible Church, we finished up the series based on the Case for Christ. We talked about Explaining the Good News of Christ. It has an amazing poem at the end that really sums up what people are needing and wanting as they move towards a relationship with Jesus.  Check it out and see what you think.

Embracing The Truth For Christ

Today's sermon at Edgemere Bible Church. Continuing the series from the movie Case For Christ, today we talked about Embracing the Truth for Christ. Check it out and see what you think.

Appearances- Sunday Sermon July 16, 2017

Appearance is an important part of our society, so important it leads to the death of some as they strive to meet up to someones standards.  In reality, appearances can be deceiving,  Others may think we look good, but God sees that deep dark secret stuff that we really don't want anyone else to see.  Check out todays sermon.