Author Archives: cdonley04

This Sunday, June 7th, 2020, the Ham Lane Church of Christ in Lodi, CA will have the first in-person worship service since Sunday March 15th, 2020. Our state and local government have given guidelines for reopening our church doors. A … Continue reading →

Our Father who art in Heaven, today we come to You in prayer during this very unusual and troubled time. Although we must remain separated for a season, we are thankful that we do not have to remain isolated. We … Continue reading →

Since our Nation’s birth, more than 40 million Americans have put their lives on the line in service to our Country.  On November 11th, our Nation will celebrate Veterans Day.  A day set aside to honor and say thank you … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:14 teaches us that the love of Christ should compel us to tell others about the love of Christ.  We are compelled to tell.  Our theme for 2019 at the Ham Lane Church of Christ is “Compelled – … Continue reading →

I have been in full-time ministry for 24 years now. Eleven years was with the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, but I did full-time church ministry for 6 years prior to going active duty Army and have now been serving full-time … Continue reading →

On June 8 (which is a pretty great day), 1783, the 1st President of these United States, George Washington, wrote a Prayer for our country that was then copied and sent to the governors of the States. With another election … Continue reading →

The Bible says there is a time to keep silent (Ecclesiastes 3:7) and we’ve all heard the adage, “Silence is golden.”  There is also an entertaining saying that is usually credited to Abram Lincoln or Mark Twain: “Better to remain … Continue reading →

This Sunday (3/4/18), I am continuing our new sermon series, “A Resurrection Hope,” that will build up and take us to Easter Sunday.  Ron and I are preaching this series focusing on the last days of Jesus time on earth … Continue reading →

I meet regularly with a group of pastors and preachers from a vast variety of churches here in the Lodi, CA area for a time of prayer.  I was asked to “lead” our prayer time this morning.  We began by … Continue reading →

Our Great God, it is appropriate that we should pause at the beginning of this Veterans Day service to invite Your presence among us. We ask your blessings on all who gather here today and we are thankful for all … Continue reading →