It is amazing when you think about what we think when we are right and the other person is wrong. It could be with sports, what product to purchase, who should run the country or any of a number of other issues. Now this has always been a problem, but it is compounded with… Continue Reading
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Rearview Mirror 4-8-2021
Thanks to everyone that worked together to make our first Public Service in a year a huge success. There were so many of you that helped in so many different ways. Thank You! There was something very special about it also being Easter Sunday. We are also blessed with a number of new people in… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-1-2-21
I heard of a car manufacturer that changed their name to begin with the word “volts” from “volks.” They later came out saying it was an April fools prank and more like a marketing stunt to promote their move to electrical vehicles. Well this is not an April Fools joke- that we will hold our… Continue Reading
Embracing Your God Allowed Challenge!
I think that many of you are like me, we would prefer if someone else would deal with our life challenges for us. But in life it does not work that way. There are things that only you can address. Just today I had to go to the bank to remove my name from… Continue Reading
Death and the Believer
Most Americans would prefer to avoid anything to do with dying if at all possible. Yet, it is one of a few life outcomes that no one escapes. My burden as a pastor is that a majority of those that I have the privilege of ministering to are not prepared for it. It grieves… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-25-2021
I am reminded that the Lord’s timing is always perfect. This week Caryl and I were faced with a decision related to squeezing in having the screws removed from her recent foot surgery. We appreciate your prayers as that will be happening this week. I am reminded that even in these situations the Lord’s timing… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-18-2021
WooHoo! It is hard to imagine that March 15, 2020 was the last public service at Marcus Whitman Jr. High. There were several times that we thought this day would happen over the last year that did not. I am reminded that God’s timing is always perfect. Let me attempt to respond to one of… Continue Reading
The Blessing in Sticking With It!
Today was a great day for our church and for me personally. I had an early morning meeting on the last inspection for our occupancy permit. The great news is that we, as a church, are now able to use our new building. It has been over one year since we last held regular… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-11-2021
This week I received some tough news about someone that I care very deeply about. The blessing is that this individual knows the Lord. The situation is not great but what an encouragement to know that they are in the Lord’s hand. And this is true for each of us. The good news is we… Continue Reading
Preparing for Life’s Final Exam!
I was speaking with one of the tradesman that is a part of our new building. He has been busy the last couple weeks preparing for a state certification exam. He was sharing with me the challenges of finding time to prepare with all the work and life responsibilities. I was reminded of our… Continue Reading