I want to give a shout out to Pastor Berney, Joe, Steve and others that covered the bases while Caryl and I were back babysitting some of our grandkids in North Dakota. It was a blessing for us to spend extended time with family. Thank You. Could I encourage you to pray about how the… Continue Reading
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Embracing Stress Biblically
The past year 2020 will be remembered, in the lives of those that lived through it, for all their lives. One thing that 2020 has reminded me of is the stressfulness of life. All of us deal with stress in different ways. I wonder how many of us really take the time to apply… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 1-15-2021
I wanted to give a shout out to everyone that has been praying for our Ministry. I also want to thank those that came out to pray this past Monday. It was a special time together. I am reminded that the Lord’s army marches on it knees. I want to thank those that stepped forward… Continue Reading
Who Am I Listening to?
If you are like me, you probably do not pause too often to reflect on who you are listening to. I was reminded of the importance of who we listen to in two different Bible readings yesterday. The Bible reminds us that we need to be careful who we listen to. One of the… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 1-7-2021
Here we go 2021! I am reminded that with all the stuff that happens life must go on, and it does. Let me encourage you to take some time to do a spiritual self-assessment and set at least one spiritual goal for this New Year. Now we all know that setting a goal does not… Continue Reading
What Am I Waiting For?
This past week I added another year to my age brings me to within touch of 60 years old. It is hard to believe that I am close to having lived six decades. It is amazing at how quickly time passes us by if we let it. It is especially a shame when this… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 12-31-2020
Good bye 2020. I want to Thank You for an interesting year that has changed me in so many ways. Yes, you have confronted me with the fear of death but also strengthened my faith in the Lord. You have taught me much about doing ministry over the internet and you have also deepened my… Continue Reading
Want to Get Somewhere? Move Forward!
It is that time of year when many will reflect on the past 12 month and ponder the next 12 months. It is a good time for self-reflection. One of the great truths is that you will never get anywhere if you do not move. I am not speaking only of a physical movement,… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 12-24-2020
I want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas. It is wonderful time to reflect on the real meaning for the world to celebrate. Let me encourage you to take the opportunity to share Jesus at your family gathering. Just a reminder that tonight is the Christmas Eve Candle Light Open House December 24,… Continue Reading
Silent Night?
We all know the words of this classic Christmas song on the birth of Jesus: Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. I am reminded of the paradox presented in the birth… Continue Reading