Author Archives: Pastor Dennis

About Pastor Dennis

I started following Christ as a senior in high school. My wife Cheryl and I have been married since 1979 and have three grown sons. I have pastored three churches during 27 years of ministry, including my current assignment in Owego, NY. I enjoy reading, running, hiking, and all kinds of music.

From Lesbian to Pastor’s Wife

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

I just finished reading The Secret Thoughts of An Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield (Crown & Covenant Publications, 2012).  Here are my thoughts about the book: Why I picked it up: I recently … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

I’m going to try something new with my blog.  I read books quite a bit — I aim at one a week, though I often fall short of that goal.  I find it to be a valuable discipline in trying … Continue reading →

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Crucified, Dead, and Buried

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

Keeping Company with Jesus     During Holy Week Saturday, March 30, 2013  Today’s Bible reading will focus on the day following Jesus’ crucifixion.  I encourage you to take some quiet, undistracted moments today to read or listen to the scripture passage, … Continue reading →

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The Unwanted King

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

Keeping Company with Jesus During Holy Week Good Friday, March 29, 2013 Today’s Bible reading will focus on the hours leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion.  I encourage you to take some quiet, undistracted moments today to read or listen to … Continue reading →

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Where the Battle is Won

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

Keeping Company with Jesus During Holy Week Thursday, March 28, 2013  Today’s Bible reading will focus on what occurred in Jesus’ life on Thursday during the week leading to the cross.  I encourage you to take some quiet, undistracted moments … Continue reading →

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Love and Betrayal

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

Keeping Company with Jesus During Holy Week  Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Today’s Bible reading will focus on what occurred in Jesus’ life on Wednesday during the week leading to the cross.  I encourage you to take some quiet, undistracted moments … Continue reading →

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Who’s In Charge Around Here?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

        Keeping Company with Jesus         During Holy Week Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Read today’s scripture passage – Mark 11:27-12:12 (To read or listen to this passage online, go to  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark%2011:27-12:12&version=NIV) Reflect:  When Jesus ransacked the temple on Monday, his actions aroused the attention … Continue reading →

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Monday of Holy Week — House Cleaning

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

To my blog readers: each day of holy week I will be posting the devotionals I’m writing and emailing to my congregation.  I hope you will find them beneficial to your own life. Keeping Company with Jesus During Holy Week … Continue reading →

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I Confess — I Write Out My Sermons

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

Recently I started putting my sermon notes on our church website along with the weekly podcast because from time to time someone will ask me about a quote I read or an idea I shared.  This makes me a little … Continue reading →

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The 40-Day Experiment

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Pastor Dennis

This past Sunday night the small group that meets in our home was discussing the Old Testament story of Abraham.  One person mentioned her amazement at how often Abraham heard God speaking to him.  That led to an honest discussion … Continue reading →

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