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...
by joe | Sep 4, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It would be beneficial to hear ourselves talk. We may realize things about ourselves if we could hear our clone speaking and acting the way we do. If you have ever tried to evaluate yourself honestly, you know how hard it is to accomplish. What I think we might...
by joe | Aug 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
These past couple weeks in Eastern Washington I noticed an increase in the number of trucks transporting apple bins. There were several occasions where we would be following behind these trucks delivering empty bins to the apple orchards. Having lived in the area...
by joe | Aug 20, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
We are all faced with questions in every aspect of life. Like: “Where is the best place for Mexican food in town?” or “Who do you think is going to win the game?”. It seems like we are quick to give a response, even if we do not exactly...
by joe | Aug 16, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have been spending a decent amount of my free time working on getting our 1997 boat back on the water. The project has reminded me of a temptation that is common with every “project in my life.” I throw solutions at the problem without knowing what is broken....
by joe | Aug 9, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The human heart is one of the most essential organs required for life. This fist-sized organ is responsible for circulating the 1.5 gallons of blood required to keep our bodies functioning. A resting adult heart rate often determines an individual’s level...
by joe | Jul 31, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is safe to say that most of our lives are over-programed. I thought once the kids were out of the house, our pace would slow down some. The reality is that our lives are even more jam packed than when we had 5 kids in the home! I am not writing to attack...
by joe | Jul 24, 2024 | Missions, Newsletter
The predictive text feature on my cell phone can be very frustrating. I find myself unintentionally sending messages that do not make sense. Fortunately, I have not yet sent anything that would be considered inappropriate. I refer to this feature as my phone’s...
by joe | Jul 17, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I wonder if every past generation of humanity felt that what they were experiencing in life was unique to them. I wonder if our current challenges have the potential to impact us in a greater way because we are experiencing them firsthand. We are living during...
by joe | Jul 10, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is easy to get pulled into a win-lose conflict in life. It can be something as simple as the battle for an open parking spot in a crowded lot. I am sure most of us have experienced waiting patiently for a parking spot, only to have someone else swoop in and...
