Strength and Mercy

Strength and Mercy

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus The Gentle Giant “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 145:8 English Standard Version I learned early in my life that God was all powerful and all mighty and omnipotent and omnipresent.  He is the Lord of the universe and by his hand […]

Get Off My Turf!

Get Off My Turf!

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus Where Kindness Comes From “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 English Standard Version On a mission trip to Costa Rica, we encountered a group of monkeys who did not want us near their home.  They beat branches and screeched at […]