From the Pastor’s Desk

From the Pastor’s Desk

July 25, 2025

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

When the religious politicians accused Jesus of casting out demons by the powers of the prince of

demons, Beelzebub, Jesus made the above statement. It’s interesting to me because I see so much

division in our world today, even in the Church. It’s interesting because I see the powers of darkness

behind these divisions. I was recently in a discussion with someone about the war between Ukraine and

Russia. The discussion eventually came down to which side do you support? My response was that I’m

on the side of peace. I’m sure it breaks God’s heart to see so many young soldiers dying in this war.

General George Patton said that “war is hell” and he was right. As Christians, we are called to be

peacemakers, whether it is on a national scale or on a personal scale.

Let us pray for peace and pray against the one who comes to steal, kill and destroy. Jesus has come to

give us life and give it to us with abundance. Let our lives and our prayers lead to that abundant life for

ourselves and our world!

United in Christ,

Pastor Chris Yount