by joe | Jul 5, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It seems to that life is a string of choices that we make every day. We understand that every choice comes with a cost. Most of us, unfortunately, find it is easier to choose the things I want to do, rather than what I should do....
by joe | Jun 26, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
My life is filled with an endless number of decisions. I cannot think of any area of my life that does not involve decisions. It could be as simple as deciding what kind of motor oil to put in my truck or something much bigger like deciding if it’s time to...
by joe | Jun 19, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
In over 30 years of experience being a Pastor I have been to a few memorial services and funerals. One of the consistent blessings has been to hear the impact of the life of the person being remembered from the lips of someone else. As I listen I often have a...
by joe | Jun 12, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
As I reflect on being a dad, it is interesting how I thought I had all the answers before I had kids, while after having kids it seems I only had questions! I believe that being a father is one of several growth opportunities in a man’s life. I have found it...
by joe | Jun 5, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you ever assumed something and later discovered that you were wrong? I know I have many, many times. The challenge is when I think that my assumption is correct. One of the definitions of “assumption” is “the act of taking for granted.” The...
by joe | May 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have heard someone jokingly say: “Squirrel!” It is being used as a metaphor if someone loses focus, like a dog who immediately becomes distracted when they catch sight of a squirrel! It is not surprising that many of us can become distracted by tough...
by joe | May 22, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
All of us face challenging times in our lives. These life challenges are a part of living. It is easy to think you are alone in your struggles but everyone faces them. The only distinction may be that these challenges become more significant...
by joe | May 15, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I often ponder: “Why do I do this?” You might be surprised how many things we do without thinking about them. The other day I experienced this driving home from the office. I had driven down a stretch of road that included several stop lights and a couple of...
by joe | May 8, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
This Sunday we will celebrate Mother’s Day! It is a great opportunity to communicate our love and appreciation for our moms. Recently I was reading about the history of Mother’s Day. Many cultures have celebrated mothers, but here in the United States it...
by joe | May 1, 2024 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
The crazy lives that we live are marked by all different seasons. There are those great seasons that we hope will continue forever. On the other end of the spectrum are the seasons that we wish would have ended a month ago. It is easy to wonder where God is...
