by joe | Oct 20, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Contentment is something that seems to have long been forgotten in American culture. We live in a context that is driven by consumption. Marketers are masters at causing us to be discontent with what we have and offering something to make us content. The push is...
by joe | Oct 20, 2017 | Newsletter
Let me encourage you to pray for our congregation. There have been a rash of challenging situations for a number of our family. We have several families struggling with several different issues. Your prayers and encouragement is vital to these family members. Just a...
by joe | Oct 12, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Several years ago I received two rightfully deserved traffic violations. The speeding tickets not only impacted my wallet, but also my reputation (driving a full church van) and possibly my ability to drive (impact my commercial license). Once I began to consider the...
by joe | Oct 12, 2017 | Newsletter
I have really been challenged by my time preparing for the new sermon series “No Excuses.” The extended title is “Live with No Excuses, Love with No Regrets.” I have been reminded at how easy it is to become a “sloppy Christian.” I am excited about what the Lord is...
by joe | Oct 5, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I know that there are things in my life that I would do differently, if I could. I am sure that you have some regrets in your life too. We cannot change the past, but we can make right choices in the present that would lead us to a time in the future with no regrets....