Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is James 1:5 (NLT). If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James writes to remind us that our knowledge alone is not enough. We certainly can’t save ourselves, we need the love and wisdom only God …
Thanks for all your prayers for my mom. She’s stable, they are running more tests, and in her own words “I am weak as a cat!” However, she is improving and we appreciate all your love and concern. Our scripture this morning is Esther 4:14 (NIV). For if you remain silent at this time, relief …
Friends, I need prayers for my mom (91), taken by ambulance this morning in Chicago, infection making her dizzy and confused. Thank you! Our scripture this morning is Jonah 1:17 (NIV). Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:20-21 (NIV). I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is …
Good morning friends! Celeste and I are back from a wonderful trip, refreshed but more aware of how happy home makes us and the blessings we have every day. Our scripture this morning is John 1:29-31 (NIV). The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes …
Friends, I will be out of touch beginning tomorrow through March 10 as Celeste and I take a retirement trip. Please stay safe and healthy, God bless you all, and I’ll be back online then. Our scripture this morning is Revelation 4:11 (NIV). You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 59:16-17 (NIV). But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 19:17 (NIV). Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. God commanded us to care for the poor, saying “Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart” (Deuteronomy 15:10). This proverb compares it to …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 5:13-15 (NIV). You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and …
Our scripture this morning is John 14:25-27 (NIV). “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I …