by joe | Oct 20, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
How many of you have memories of time on a porch or on the porch swing? I know this is subjective, but it seems to me that homes with the large porches and a swing may be a thing of the past. I know that some homes have them, but I wonder if they are well used or...
by joe | Oct 12, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
We all look at life through the lenses of our unique life. Our heritage, life experience, personality and dozens of other inputs shape our interpretation of life. The danger in many areas of life is living with a confidence that is not based on God’s truth. So how...
by joe | Oct 5, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Years ago I had a conversation that reminded me of the baggage that all of us carry. It could be a lot of baggage or a little. It is the baggage from the past that often haunts our present lives and relationships. It was an individual that could not forgive themselves...
by joe | Sep 29, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I once had a person ask me to pray that they would win the lottery. I think most of us would like to win the lottery. Now, I, out of conviction, have never purchased a lottery ticket and explained why I could not pray for him in that area. But it hit me that this...
by joe | Sep 21, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
My opportunity to serve as a Juror might be coming to fruition. I have received notices over the years, but this current one is the first time I have made it to the first part of the process. I am still waiting to hear if I will be selected, but I was not...
