Author Archives: Pastor Wes

God is my Trail-manager – Part 1 ‘The Hike’

In 1987 I was in my senior year of  high school when my Science teacher put together a three day camping expedition over Christmas break.  We would hike into the Appalachian Trail and camp at the Rausch Gap Shelter near … Continue reading

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We’ve lost the Rainbow and we’ll lose more.

We know that things are constantly changing around us – but sometimes as Christians we have a difficult time adjusting and letting some things go.  At the same time, we’ve allowed some things to be outright stolen from us. God … Continue reading

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What will the Church look like in 2040?

I attended a conference this week which concluded with this question put to the panel: What will the church look like in 2050?  I felt that the panel did a great job explaining our current challenges and a look ahead … Continue reading

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Our prayers are out of balance

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss …- James 4:3 We are in an era when few people are truly experiencing the power of God in their prayer lives.  Few are having regular, consistent answers to their prayers.  … Continue reading

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Worshiping God AND Idols!

II Kings 17:33  They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. I have often preached how the nation of Israel in the Old Testament would leave their … Continue reading

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The Right Question is – “Who?”

As we face the obstacles and trials of life we so often are left wondering why things are happening to us or how long they may last.  As a pastor many have asked me ‘Why?” the current crisis is happening … Continue reading

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It is a choice!

Love.  On this Valentine’s Day I thought it was important to once again look at the subject of Love.  While much can be said on the subject, Love ultimately boils down to a Choice!  One may have been initially attracted … Continue reading

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Why did God make Hell?

by Pastor Wes Gunther Taking a look at any poll on the subject of Heaven and Hell quickly tells us that the vast majority of people believe in a Heaven (or at least an after life) but very few actually … Continue reading

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Underestimating False Information

by Pastor Wes Gunther During World War II the British were very effective at using ‘Black Propaganda’ which is better know today as Disinformation – or False Information.  During the War the British began at least two radio stations which … Continue reading

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How do I surrender to God?

It seems so easy to just tell people “Surrender you will to God” but how exactly does one do that?  What does it mean to ‘surrender’?  I have wrestled with and studied this topic this week and came to these … Continue reading

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