by joe | Oct 16, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am currently working on upgrading our church computer system which stores all our church files, the “file server.” While I do have an advantage as a computer guy, much has changed since our last upgrade 16 years ago. I have been surprised by how much I don’t...
by joe | Oct 9, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was recently talking to someone about the Grand Canyon. Our conversation steered to a book about “Deaths in the Grand Canyon.” It is filled with stories of those who lost their lives in the Canyon, mostly because of poor choices. The one that touched my heart...
by joe | Oct 2, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the joys in my life is fixing stuff even if it is not always an enjoyable process. I’m reminded of the times when the parts clerk has looked at me with a blank stare when I asked for a whatchamacallit that spins around the thingamajig. It is during...
by joe | Sep 25, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It has been said that the best response to a person who justifies not attending church due to the hypocrisy is, “Yes, and there is always room for one more!” Truth be told hypocrisy is a systemic condition of the human race. One of the best definitions for...
by joe | Sep 18, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
This offensive statement is not meant to be directed toward others but to myself. One of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves is to shut up. I am speaking of taking control of our speech. If you have not considered that you need to control your tongue, I...
