North Country Notes

We’re a little less than a month from Election day which is November 6th. With that day fast approaching I’d like to encourage you with three things. First, as Americans, we are privileged to have … What about you – Will you vote?Read more

I’ve been reading a book by Eugene Peterson in which he challenges pastors in their praying. And challenged I have been by what he’s written. Here’s a statement in which Peterson makes the point that … God Gets The First Word — Kevin’s North Country NotesRead more

We’ve been enjoying a beautiful week here in northern Michigan with things warming up a little more each day. I can hardly wait for some of those seventy and eighty degree days of summer. Last … Much to Rejoice Over – North Country NotesRead more

It’s the first day of May today and as I woke, the first thought that came to my mind where: Why do I pray? For a few months now our church family has been using … Prayer is God Changing MeRead more

I have time for a quick note today so I wanted to share with you a praise and a thank you. I praise the Lord for our days of prayer which so many of you participated … A Praise and a Thank YouRead more

It’s Friday as I write and it’s been a beautiful and warm day here in northern Michigan. Rare, spring-like warmth for January. I had to remind myself it was winter. We’re almost at the end … North Country Notes – January 6, 2012Read more

Are you ready for a new year? I’m excited for a new year and I hope you are too. Here’s what we get with a new calendar. An opportunity to commit ourselves afresh to praying … North Country Notes – December 30, 2011Read more

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 This is a busy week for everyone, so just a quick note. First, I … North Country Notes – December 23, 2011Read more

Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? It also seems like the busiest. During this busy Christmas season I hope you’ll pause daily to praise and worship the risen Savior, “he who … Kevin’s North Country Notes – December 16, 2011Read more

I know many of you are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Me to. I’ll keep this short. It’s appropriate that as Christians we especially are thankful and clear about our thanks to God during this Thanksgiving … Kevin’s North Country Notes – Thanksgiving 2011Read more

I hope you’ve all had as good a week as I have. Last Sunday we had a great time with the church youth as we ate lunch together and then packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. … Kevin’s North Country Notes – November 17, 2011Read more

Carolyn and I walked at sunrise today. We didn’t actually see the sunrise. What we did enjoy seeing was the first snow of the season. It was sticking to the trees and anything else that … North Country Note – November 11, 2011Read more