June 25, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
How do we make moral and godly choices in a world marred by sin?...
June 18, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Seven rules for a successful Christian marriage...
June 11, 2022
The Five Solas are Latin phrases that come from the 16th century Protestant Reformation that distinguish Midvalley Bible Church's theology and teaching from others. ...
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
We often treat people wrongly because we judged them wrongly....
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
This past week, the prayers of millions were answered as the Supreme Court appears to be posed to over-turn an almost 50-year court ruling that legalized abortion....
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
The Asian hermit, Telemachus, lived in a remote village, tending his garden and spending much of his time in prayer. One day he thought he heard the voice of God telling him to go to Rome, so he obeyed, setting out on foot...
June 2, 2022
If you never hear anything again that I say or write, hear this: “Jesus Christ has welcomed you.”...
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Good friends are one of the greatest gifts of my life. In fact, friendships are one of the greatest gifts of God’s creation. God designed and created us to be in relationships. And no, I’m not talking about how many “friends” you have on Facebook!...
July 29, 2021 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Jesus, friends, movie stars, famous person, celebrity, strangers
Though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he might have confidence in the flesh, I more so (Philippians 3:3, NKJV) Who is the one famous person you would really like to meet? Have you met any famous people or celebrities? If you have, how did you behave when you met them? In the course of my long life, I have had opportunities to meet with m...
Keep ReadingDecember 29, 2020 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Jesus, friendship, family, together, friends, Covid-19, hardship, close, tribulation
Trophimus I have left in Miletus sick. 2 Timothy 4:20 (NKJV) As part of our long road to recovery after our car accident which lasted almost two months; one of the greatest encouragements of each day was to receive get-well cards. Before our accident and subsequent recovery, we never realized how great a lift these cards could give a person. We looked forward to the daily...
Keep ReadingJune 16, 2020 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Jesus, faith, Church, trust, friends, encourage, encouragement
And he (Josiah) set the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the LORD. (2 Chronicles 35:2, NKJV) When life gives you lemons, do you make lemonade? In times of trouble and despair, do you have friends you can trust and turn to for guidance? Each day I learn of people pummeled by put downs, conquered by criticisms, and egged on by egos...
Keep ReadingDecember 1, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Jesus, friends, rights, Trucks, lost souls
As followers of Christ, how do we handle ourselves when the world and those around as attack us for our believes and our faith?...
Keep ReadingSeptember 8, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Jesus, Evangelists, friends, neighbors
How do we invite our friends to church? What if they don't want to come? What if they think I'm a right wing nut?...
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