by joe | Feb 16, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is easy to overlook things in our lives that could make a huge difference. We instead attempt to do it our own way. I am reminded of a situation when changing the rear brakes on one of my kid’s car. I cannot tell you how many brake jobs I have done. I am...
by joe | Feb 10, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of different Church services at times. I love attending other churches! It has been a blessing to experience how other cultures celebrate Christ. I do have to confess that are times it...
by joe | Feb 3, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think we all have had those times that we have needed to get ahold of someone and just could not do it. I have faced many of those times in my life. It could be getting ahold of my wife, or one of my kids, or someone in our church. The Bible...
by joe | Jan 27, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It was always interesting to me, that when Caryl and I would be returning home from time away, one of the kids would always call to find out where we were and when we would be home. Now at first we thought that maybe they missed us or had a situation that needed...
by joe | Jan 20, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think that most of us have heard the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!” It seems one of those sayings that parent learn to encourage kids to keep going when faced with mean people. Yes, the motive is good, but this...
by joe | Jan 13, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I remember picking up a copy of an older Bible that I acquired somewhere along the way. I decided I was going to read it! The challenge is that I decided to start with the section known as Revelation! You would not be surprised that I did not get much out of my...
by joe | Jan 6, 2022 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder if you are person that does not like to know the score of a game that you are recording to watch later. There is a sense where the emotional thrill of the game is lost if you know how it ends before you start. Now, this may be good for...
by joe | Dec 30, 2021 | Newsletter
· Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! I hope that you are enjoying the wonderful white stuff. I am reminded that the Bible refers to snow to illustrate the purity of the follower of Jesus! Thinking about the snow, please contact one of the pastors should you...
by joe | Dec 30, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Reflecting on the last 12 months I have been reminded of the conundrum of our human condition. It seems as if everything has changed in our world but, at the core, has it really changed? It is easy to think, looking at the surface level, that we have made great...
by joe | Dec 23, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
This is a great question- Is God working in and/or through government? I realize that this is an emotionally charged issue in our time. I would suppose that each of us would take different positions on this point. I would like to look at one instance of many in...