Category Archives: Church

Epiphany | The Revelation

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve LaMotte

Yesterday marked the beginning of the season of Epiphany. Epiphany is the time when we recognize the revelation that God Incarnate as Jesus. We often think about the star leading the Magi from the East to Bethlehem to worship Jesus … Continue reading →

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Pentecost: About a Burning Fire

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Steve LaMotte

In the Christian faith, we celebrate Pentecost today. In the Book of Acts, in chapter 2, the Holy Spirit is poured out on the disciples. Peter boldly preaches to a gathered crowd. His text is from the Old Testament prophet, … Continue reading →

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What I Am Re-Learning Two Weeks Into a Pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Steve LaMotte

The world as we know it has changed. The Coronavirus outbreak is changing the ways in which we live our lives. It is prevented our churches from meeting over the next two weeks, and in Delaware, it looks like it … Continue reading →

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Why We Cancelled Worship on Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

Our church cancelled worship on Christmas Day. (Just hold your rocks for a moment.) I have seen post from clergy colleagues on my denominations Facebook pages who are completely amazed that anyone would consider cancelling services on Christmas Day. Gospel … Continue reading →

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I Believe Black Lives Matter

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

The past year has been quite unsettling in the area of race relationships. I’ve lost count of the videos of African-American individuals gunned down and caught on film. They have been shocking. The discrepancy of sentencing of white perpetrators versus … Continue reading →

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Protected: My Concerns About the Wesleyan Covenant Assocation

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

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Protected: Why I Joined the Wesley Covenant Association

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

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If NBA Teams Were Churches

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

I love sports and the lessons that go along with them. When Paul writes in 1 Corinthians that the church is like a body- and that every part matters- we can see that application in sports in some good and … Continue reading →

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Membership Matters

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Steve LaMotte

Last winter, our family joined the YMCA here in Dover. We joined for the benefits that the Y provides. The weight room, the indoor/outdoor pools, the children’s sports and the list can go on. We both enjoy the fellowship that … Continue reading →

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Pastor Confession

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Steve LaMotte

It’s time for a pastor confession… …I like shiny things. Whether it’s a new gadget, music, or something else, there is something that lures me in. I wrestle with this in ministry as well. I have a pull to want … Continue reading →

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