My Opportunity to Live the Gospel

My Opportunity to Live the Gospel

     This week we celebrate our nation’s independence. I am reminded of those that took the bold step of taking on a global superpower by signing the Declaration of Independence. I am also reminded at the costs that many of the signers paid as a result. Yet, it...
My Opportunity to Live the Gospel

Rearview Mirror 7-2-2020

I what to thank Mission Mike Gustafson for joining us this past Sunday to report on their work in Ukraine. Please continue to pray for their family as they prepare to head back this next week.This is a great time to do an evaluation of your relationship with Jesus. I...
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Rising Above a Changing Culture

     It is always amazing how quickly things can change. We are currently living through a time of change on a number of different levels. These times of change are often filled with confusion, frustration and even anger. I am reminded that, for the follower of Jesus,...
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Rearview Mirror 6-25-2020

I want to give a “Shout Out” to Sharlene H for all her work on the Father’s Day gifts. I also want to thank the ladies that were available Saturday to pass them out.This Sunday I ask you to prayer for Jack F after the passing of his wife Carolyn. The funeral service...
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QTR – Quality Time Remaining!

I wonder if our natural tendency is to over estimate the time that we have remaining in life. I am sure some of us do not want to think about it. Yet, it is important to think about because it can motivate to take advantage of each day. This is especially important...
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Rearview Mirror 6-18-2020

I know that many of us are desiring to start holding services again. Let me encourage you to be patient. Right now it seems that the Lord has closed several doors. The use of the school is not yet a possibility. There are also those that are desiring to do an outdoor...
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Two Blessings of Being Harassed!

     It seems common that we bristle at the thought of facing difficult people. It seems as if all of us are surrounded by difficult people and are ourselves difficult. It is not fun when we are harassed for living for Jesus. It is in those situations that it is easy...
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Rearview Mirror June 11, 2020

     I want to give a shout-out to those that helped with the Work Day Sunday. It was a small group but much was accomplished. Thank You to those that came out and those that provided food for the workers. The extra help was a huge blessing. We were able to finish the...
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Rearview Mirror 6-4-2020

     The power is on! We now have all the utilities working in the church office! We are also making progress on the Worship building. It has been a busy couple weeks, but we have continued to move forward. Please pray that we are able to expedite the Worship...
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4 Ways the Devil Destroys My Reputation!

     Most of you know that I am a car guy (also trucks). I was recently reminded how the world without Jesus can be very difficult. I was watching the movie “Ford vs Ferrari.” It reminded me of the cut-throat nature of big corporations. This, of course, is not limited...