Pastor’s Prattle

January 2026

It seems like just yesterday that we were heralding the arrival of 2025. All of a sudden, another year has passed. For some of us, the past year has brought many changes—in our families, our work, our health. For some of us, things are pretty much the same. The new year will bring more changes for some and not so much for others. Whatever it brings, we know that we are in God’s hands.

The same is true for Lord of Life. We don’t know what the year holds for us here, but no matter what, we know that God will continue to bless the ministry. As long as we are doing what he has called us to do, he will provide for us. It may mean stepping out in faith sometimes, but isn’t that what we are called to do—trust Him?

2026 is going to bring some challenges for us. Our aging building is increasingly needing repairs and maintenance. At the same time our income has been decreasing. It has put a strain on our ability to operate, and we are having to make difficult decisions. Some of the changes you will notice, and others you will not.

Yet, we are trusting God to provide. We have decided not to make cuts in the ministries that we support. After all, that is God’s work that he has asked us to participate in. We trust his promise in Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse and see if I won’t open the floodgates of heaven. Put me to the test.” When we are faithful to his calling on our life and ministry, he will be faithful to us.

Also, what’s true for Lord of Life is true in our own lives. If we are being faithful in using what God has given us—time, talent and treasure—God will be faithful in his blessings on us. It makes sense for us to put our resources where we will get the best return. That’s exactly what God does. He blesses us so that a portion can be returned to accomplish his purposes in the world.

As we enter this new year, we at Lord of Life are praying for God’s guidance in being good stewards of our resources while carrying out the work of sharing the Gospel. I invite you also to be in prayer about how you can support that work by being involved in whatever ways God leads you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A BLESSED 2026!

Pastor Jim