The end of another year is a time of reflection. How have we heard the Word of God? Have we heard it with profit? If Jesus returns to find fruit,will He find it? The beginning of another year is a time of looking ahead and asking the same question. How will I hear the Word of God in 2012? In speaking the parable of the sower,or of the soils,Jesus shows that He is the Sower who sows the Word,“the glad tidings of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1). He sows …Read More
 | By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on December 10th,2011 What is in a name? If parents are expecting a child,they often spend much time finding a name that pleases them both and will suit their child. Hopefully a meaningful name is chosen that the child can live with for the rest of their lives. In Matthew 1:20-21,another child is named. The angel reassures Joseph about the new life growing in Mary’s womb. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit. This child would receive a name—Jesus. The meaning of that name is made very clear,“And thou shalt call his name Jesus,for he shall save …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on October 11th,2011 In the last meditation we found Elijah in the midst of heated conflict with Ahab and Jezebel. Behind that conflict we see the cosmic conflict between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. The stark reality is that we are on either side of that battle. If we are the Lord’s we are on His side. If we are not the Lord’s we are still fighting for the kingdom of darkness. Elijah fought hard and he was discouraged,depressed and hopeless. The fight had gone out of him. He had done heroic things for the Lord, …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on August 15th,2011 In 1 Kings 18,Elijah boldly defies the priests of Baal,discrediting them before all the people and King Ahab,and then utterly destroying each of the priests. Elijah prevailed with God and pled for fire and rain from heaven. Crisis looms just around the corner in the form of Jezebel in 1 Kings 19:1-4. Hell’s fury is unleashed against Elijah as King Ahab relays what has happened upon Mt. Carmel to Queen Jezebel. Jezebel immediately sends out a servant to find Elijah and she swears by her gods that what happened to the priests of Baal would happen to …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on April 21st,2011 This weekend marks the commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection for the Christian church across the world. The question is whether the crucified and risen Lord causes our hearts to burn within us (Luke 24:13-35)? Some 2,000 years ago,two men were traveling to a town called Emmaus. They were conversing about the events that had happened in Jerusalem concerning Jesus;a prophet well known for his power and mighty acts. They were sorrowing in their hearts as they remembered Jesus. They had pinned their hopes on Him as the redeemer of Israel (Luke 24:21). As …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on February 2nd,2011 Radar maps yesterday showed a huge storm tracking its way across the United States. As I witnessed the snow whipping and the wind whistling around the eaves from the warmth and safety of our home,I was reminded of God’s great power. As I was shoveling this morning,seeing the 15 inches of snow,I was reminded of God’s great power. As I witness the shutting down of entire cities and regions of the country I am reminded of God’s great power. The storm was unstoppable. Man in all his ingenuity and invention is powerless to prevent a …Read More | ||||
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