by T. Payton | Jul 11, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Too often we focus on what we don’t have rather than on what we do have. We desire many things that are not bad in themselves, but are not necessary for our daily lives. We are truly blessed in our relationship with God for He grants us many gifts that we are unworthy...
by T. Payton | Jul 8, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, Pastor Greg wrote a very encouraging devotion for us centering on the theme of living in this world as an elect exile and sojourner. He also expressed our need for physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. He called us...
by T. Payton | Jun 5, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Psalm 139:1-16 “In times of distress and in times of delight, God knows me; He is present with me; He is sovereign over my life.” God knows every aspect and detail of my life from conception unto eternity. 1) O LORD, You have searched me and known (me) 2)...
by T. Payton | Jun 5, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dear Family, As was my letter to you five weeks ago, this communication is less of a devotional and more of a commendation. As a father would express his approval to his children, I want to express my approval of you along with my thanksgiving for you. During this...
by T. Payton | May 20, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There is no doubt we are living in strange and unsettled times. For most of us, recent events with the coronavirus, and all that has been associated with it, have shown us how quickly the circumstances of life can change. I pray...
by T. Payton | May 7, 2020 | Pastorial Devotions
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It is my privilege to write this week’s devotion for you all. Today, I want to talk about the spiritual discipline of remembering. Recently, I have been taking the Union young adults group through two separate studies that have...
