[This message was preached on December 22, 2024 at Resurrection Hope Congregation, Hartley, IA (we are a small gathering of believers with a like mind in Christ Jesus our Lord – we began gathering in September, 2024 – please pray that others from this community with a like mind and spirit in Christ will join... Continue Reading →
The Lord Loves the Righteous*
“The LORD loves the righteous . . .” (Psalm 146:8c) Continuing our look at Psalm 146 we find in the last part of verse 8 one more reason to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob, shifting our trust and hope away from a “prince,” or a “son of man” or... Continue Reading →
Gospel Light to the Blind*
“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; . . .” (Psalm 146:8a) We are living in a time when it seems that lies and deceptive notions are flooding every form of media – both conservative and liberal, Christian and non-Christian. The sad part is that there are many people believing the lies, the false... Continue Reading →
Real Freedom, Real Hope*
“The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.” (Psalm 146:7c) Freedom is on the minds of people everywhere; not just here in the United States, where certain freedoms are granted under the Constitution; however, freedom is what people desire no matter what country they live in or the circumstances they find themselves in. Sadly, looking to... Continue Reading →
Resting in God’s Amazing Provision*
“Who gives food to the hungry.” (Psalm 146:7b) In this series of articles from Psalm 146, we are finding that our hope and trust cannot be in a “prince,” or a “son of man” or “we the people.” So, we are finding that we need to shift our hope and trust to the Lord God,... Continue Reading →
Taking Comfort in God’s Amazing Justice*
“Who executes justice for the oppressed, . . .” (Psalm 146:7a) Note from Rev. Stetler: Please forgive me for not getting these series of messages uploaded sooner as I had intended; however, in God's Providence it has been a very difficult season with many trials that have hindered my labors in the Lord. Notwithstanding, we... Continue Reading →
Ministry Update – As of September 2024
This summer has been an unusual summer, both for me and RGM. I have been dealing with some health issues this year, since the later part of the 1st quarter: a couple of infections that have caused me some discomfort and then a surgery in May and a couple of more infections afterward. In July... Continue Reading →
Happy Independence Day – Let Freedom Ring . . .
In Christ. Jesus said, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " (Joh 8:32 NKJ); He also said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (Joh 14:6 NKJ). We are reminded this day of our independence from British... Continue Reading →
Resting in God’s Amazing Forever Truth*
“Who keeps truth forever, . . .” (Psalm 146:6b) As we continue our look at Psalm 146, we are finding our hope and trust cannot be in a “prince,” or a “son of man” or “we the people.” The solutions offered by man are temporary, self-defeating and oftentimes, self-destructive. Our hope and trust can only... Continue Reading →
Christ the King Died the Death we Deserved to Die
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David... Continue Reading →
