Category: From the Pastor’s Desk
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Independence Day
Read More: Independence DayJuly 4, 1776. A brave step of faith in a surprising journey that stunned the world. Representatives from the thirteen colonies signed their names to a document declaring their national independence from Great Britain. The colonists had only a small trained army and a meager navy, yet by signing their names they essentially declared war…
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Mother’s Day
Read More: Mother’s DayAt CHOP we have always believed that our children are the church of today. Because of this, we work hard as Godly parents to raise our children according to the principles of the Bible. We understand how precious and important our children are to the church so we embrace their excitement and their rambunctiousness. Their…
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Independence Day
Read More: Independence DayAs we celebrate this Independence Day, let us always remember the one who gave us our freedom. May we always remember during this time of celebration there is spiritual freedom from the law of sin and death, paid for by Jesus Christ. He also paid for independence and the birth of a nation. For over…
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Father’s Day
Read More: Father’s DayWe have been remembering our Fathers and celebrating Father’s Day during June in the U.S. since 1910, a tradition now well over 100 years old. I think Father’s Day should remind all of us, fathers, just how critical our role is in the family. One of the most important influences a father can have on…
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As We Honor Our Mothers
Read More: As We Honor Our MothersSome of us are blessed to still have our mothers, while others’ moms have passed on, but one thing is certain: all of us have been influenced by our precious mother. Abraham Lincoln once said, ”No one is poor who had a godly mother.” He went on to add, ”I remember my mother’s prayers and…
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A Higher Place
Read More: A Higher PlaceThe Apostle Paul teaches in the book of Ephesians Chapter 4: 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: I have been so excited to…
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The Smallest of Pebbles
When I was in high school, I went to a private Christian School. I was old enough that when the staff went to a training convention, I was allowed to go. There were many insightful lectures offered, and I ended up taking one about David and Goliath. I can’t remember the exact title of the…
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At the Foot of the Cross
We’ve probably all joked at one time or another about “so and so” living at the foot of the cross. Recently, I noticed Isaiah the Prophet really did experience what it was like at the foot of the cross some 700 years before it happened! “Behold my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted…
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Independence Day
July 4, 1776. A brave step of faith in a surprising journey that stunned the world. Representatives from the thirteen colonies signed their names to a document declaring their national independence from Great Britain. The colonists had only a small trained army and a meager navy, yet by signing their names they essentially declared war…