by joe | Dec 24, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Tomorrow we will be celebrating one of the biggest holidays in our Nation. Yet, for many people it is not a Merry Christmas. It can be a difficult time for those struggling with medical issues, or those who have lost a loved one. Last week I even heard of someone...
by joe | Dec 18, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Recently I was presented with a deal related to a purchase. While considering it, my mind wrestled with the pros and cons of making the purchase. What nudged me over the edge was the offer of a great opportunity that I did not want to miss. I decided to make the...
by joe | Dec 11, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I love having the grand kids around. There is something very special about doing things together. There are times when they are so interested in what is happening that they crowd too close, blocking any progress. They have to be reminded to stand back a little. The...
by joe | Dec 4, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It never ceases to amaze me how time marches on! Just this morning I was discussing with my wife some of the items that need to be taken care of for Christmas. This discussion and my Bible reading this morning reminded me of our need to be intentional about how we...
by joe | Nov 27, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The Holiday season is upon us. I am sure that this reality causes many different responses. These can range from feelings of stress over everything that needs to be done to excitement for the special times, special food, and special events with friends and family....
by joe | Nov 20, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Last night the Pacific Northwest was hit with high wind storms which resulted in power outages in many communities. Our church was even forced to cancel a Bible class due to the outages. Driving home in the dark, I was reminded of how vital electricity is to carry...
by joe | Nov 13, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
If you were given the opportunity to win the lottery, run a sprint or participate in a marathon which would you choose? I suspect that the most popular response would be to win the lottery, although, I’m sure that there are people who might choose one of the...
by joe | Nov 8, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I enjoy boating. My delight is being on nice water with family and friends. Many years ago, I was reminded of how things can get out of hand fast. I was a teen when my Uncle took our family out on his boat, moored in the canal behind his Florida home. It was a...
by joe | Oct 30, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I think most of us have been in a situation where we were looking for something and could not find it. I know that wives and mothers can relate to this. I’m sure they have heard the desperate request from their husband in the closet: “Honey, where’s my...
by joe | Oct 23, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
A while back I purchased a project vehicle and decided to wait to transfer the title until the end of the state mandated time period. I remembered the deadline a couple days after it had passed. I got zinged for an additional late registration fee on top of the...
