I was sharing with someone yesterday, that when buying dairy items like Half & Half I always looks for the expiration date that gives me the most time to use the product. I was surprised that others do the same thing. It allows us to take advantage of the product longer. We are reminded… Continue Reading
Fear Not!
It seems as if we are in a crisis with no end in sight. My experience with crises is that it is easy to get knocked down by the next wave. There are often many waves that follow. I am afraid that we are starting to see another wave related to new rounds of… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 5-21-202-
This weekend we will be celebrating Memorial Day. It is a holiday that began following the Civil War. It was originally known as “Decoration Day” and was established to honor those who have given their lives in military service. I hope that you will also take time to remember those that have served our… Continue Reading
There are No Shortcuts in the Real Game of Life!
I enjoy playing board games. I have learned that the more you play a board game the more you learn about the different approaches to winning. You even gain the ability to take a “poor hand” and make it into something. It is the multitude of games with different challenges and learning from the… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 5-14-20
I want to give a shout out to the Women’s ministry team for the gifts to honor mothers this past Sunday. Thank you for taking the time to remind our moms that we appreciate them! Soccer Camp. We have been working on this year’s camp. We are planning to have it in some… Continue Reading
I Am a Nobody?
Let me encourage you to stop and consider all that you do for others. Now, I want to go beyond the acts of serving others. I want you to consider all that you do to impress others. It is worthwhile to ponder why you do what you do? I believe that a part of… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 5-7-2020
Happy Mother’s Day Sunday! Moms we are so thankful for all that you do and especially for those that show us our Savior through their actions. We love you. Happy special day. Just a reminder we have a special Mother’s Day gift for each mom. Thanks to our Women’s Ministry Team for keep… Continue Reading
Am I Playing with Fire?
I don’t know if it is just me, but there is something mystifying about fire. All you need to do is watch the kids, young and old, around a camp fire. It is something that we are tempted to play with, but it is too easy to get burned. This metaphor of playing with… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-30-2020
It is hard to imagine that isolation could be so challenging. Let me encourage you to focus on a well-known verse. Let me point out that the word “temptation” can also be translated at “testing.” “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-23-2020
I am thankful for the security of my relationship with God through the completed work of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. It is a great place to be with everything so out of whack. I hope that you are able to live in God’s presence during these uncertain times. One… Continue Reading