“Sometimes when I talk to people about the God they don’t believe in, I find that I don’t believe in that God either.”

These words have been said similarly by many different preachers and they still ring true. I wonder if our view of God is tainted. Do you see God as a punishing, wrathful, angry faced being? Does he seem to disagree with you on everything and judgment is paramount. Or do you see him as primarily loving, merciful, compassionate and out for your good?

I want to ask some questions this week about a prostitute named Rahab and how she can possibly be included in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11:31. Take a look at that verse and maybe also read Joshua 2 and Joshua 5:22-3 along with it. I look forward to focusing our thoughts on our loving, forgiving, merciful, redemptive God.

​Pastor Jace

This church has always had a pretty amazing ministry designed for the next generation. Children, youth, college, and young adults have often thrived here. I like to think that our ministries have helped our kids not turn back when it gets hard. Our ministries are about relationships and about faith and about holding fast. Isaac, Jacob and Joseph all had something to say to the next generation. Each of them reminds us of our call to our children and grandchildren. And each of them encourages and shows grace to those parents and teachers and others who have not done well.

As always, there is a charge here . . . and there is mercy here. I hope you will be inspired and encouraged to leave a legacy to the next generation.

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Pastor Jace

Dear St. Andrews Family,

What do you long for? What excites you? You can probably come up with an answer or two for that, right? Hitting that ski jump at 30 miles an hour excites me. Getting that mischievous glance from your spouse across the room? Anticipating finally getting that vacation to Bermuda?

Let me change the question for a moment. Not what do you long for or what excites you, but what motivates your every move? Is there is even one thing? Family? Wealth? Happiness? All good motivators I think. Hebrews 11 implies that the great people of the past longed for one thing: a better country—a heavenly one. Do you long for heaven? Let’s talk about that this week. I want to inspire, encourage, and excite you about our mission and our future.

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Pastor Jace