Most of you know that I became a follower of Jesus as a 19 year old college student. My life changed, and has continued to change, since that evening on March 2, 1982 when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. My walk as a follower has not been perfect, but the characterization of my… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-27-2017
It was good for me to be able to get away for a time of prayer, preparation and planning. Thanks to everyone that covered the bases while I was gone and for Pastor Berney ministering the Word. Thank You. We had an incredible Easter weekend two weeks ago. I want to say Thank You to… Continue Reading
Am I Fickle?
Have you ever had someone back out on you in the last minutes? It could be on your appointment or an event, or it could be covering a responsibility. No matter what the circumstances, you know the frustration. You may have verbally communicated that everything was OK, but normally on the inside you are a… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-13-2017
The Men’s Retreat at Camp Gilead was incredible. Pastor Mike did a wonderful job in a series, “Three Conversations Every Guy Wishes He had with His Father.” I know that I was blessed by Pastor Mike’s and the Camp’s ministry this past weekend. It is Easter week. I know that it is easy to lose… Continue Reading
Learning to Trust Jesus
Trusting God is a struggle for most of us only when life goes a different direction that what we intend. What we often fail to realize is that trust is really only tested when we are placed in stressful situations. We should not be surprised that the Lord allows His followers to face stressful times… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 4-6-2017
Thanks to all the ladies that celebrated Jason’s and Lyndzee’s upcoming marriage with a wedding shower. I know that she so appreciated the love shown to her. Guys, the Men’s Retreat is this weekend. There is still time for your to go. Please contact Pastor Joe if you are interested. We will be leaving from… Continue Reading
Jesus’ Example on Prayer
I think that it is safe to say that prayer is a lost art. It seems like our busy lives have squeezed out, in my opinion, one of the two most important practices of a follower of Jesus. Recently, in my study of the life of Jesus I was reminded of prayer by Jesus’ example.… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-30-2017
It was good for Caryl and I to get away for a few days with our daughter for “Spring Break.” The older I get the more I realize how precious these times are with family. We had a great time even though it did not stop raining! Ladies, just a reminder that our ladies will… Continue Reading
What Are Your Convictions?
I am not asking if you have a criminal record! I am asking if you have Biblical standards that guide your life choices. Your convictions are a reflection of what you believe that serve as guard rails in your life to keep you from going off the cliff. One source offers this definition: : biblical… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-24-2017
Are you a person with Biblical convictions? I hope that you will considering taking steps to avoid sin and stand strong against temptation. I encourage you to listen to Sunday’s message, “Live by Holiness,” as we looked at Jesus’ example on facing temptation. Ladies, just a reminder that our ladies will be celebrating Lyndzee’s upcoming… Continue Reading