Now if the title caught your attention, you may be responding in one of several ways. Maybe you are the person that could care less. Or maybe you are on the other extreme almost on the verge of panic. The unfolding news over the last several weeks of the virus has hit home and… Continue Reading
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Rearview Mirror 3-5-2020
In the light of the Corona virus, we will be carrying on ministry as long as it is safe to do so. There are currently no incidents in our area but things could change. We are encouraging our church members to be a part of our private church media site for communication. Please contact Pastor… Continue Reading
Embracing the Bad with the Good!
It seems like we have become more black and white as a culture. No, I am not speaking of racism but our perspective on life. I feel like we have fallen into the trap of over simplifying life by trying to make an either/or option. I would describe this as binary thinking. It is… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-26-2020
I do not know if you have been following the Coronavirus (Corvid-19) that is now spreading around the world. Things are not looking good. First, let me encourage you to pray for the situation and especially that the message of Jesus would be shared. Second, let me encourage you to consider taking steps to prepare… Continue Reading
Can’t You See God Working?
Maybe you are like me; I have several open thoughts running in my head about God and the way He works at any one time. I have been pondering over the past weeks how God is working even when we do not see it. Let me share a personal example and a Biblical one… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-20-2020
Let me encourage you to remember those who are struggling in prayer. Prayer changes things. Prayer has often been described as the greatest tool in the Christian’s life. I know that those who are struggling in our congregation would appreciate your prayers. Let me encourage you to drop them a note that you are praying.… Continue Reading
Have I Stopped Living for Jesus?
This is one of those questions that we need to ask ourselves regularly, “Have I stopped living for Jesus?” Now the question is not asking if you stopped being a “Christian.” It is not asking if you are not doing Christian things. But it is asking, have I stopped living for Jesus? The Bible… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-13-2020
I want to say Thank You to Pastor Berney and everyone that helped do ministry this past Sunday. Caryl and I had the privilege of babysitting several of our grandchildren while our oldest daughter gave birth to our newest granddaughter. Our family is now equal at four grandsons and four granddaughters. We also enjoyed spending… Continue Reading
Growing Followers of Jesus Will Experience Conflict
One of the biggest myths about following Jesus is, “If I do everything right, my life will be easy!” This is just not true. Yet, this commonly believed falsehood distorts what it means to be a genuine follower of Jesus. I have come across many whose faith in God has been destroyed by this… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-6-2020
God is good all the time! Many of you know that an unexpected work caused Caryl to require surgery. It has been a time that we have been reminded of the Lord’s goodness and care, especially through His people. It took forever to get surgery scheduled and the recovery process has gone much slower than… Continue Reading