Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

We are off and running in our third iCare Campaign of the year. I am really excited about this series, even though it launched at the same time that the Seahawks were in the playoffs. Even with that we still had a good number of families visit and I am sure that we...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Why the Gospel Matters

It is that time of year to think about how we make improvements in our lives over the next 365 days. We are told that we, as Americans, will collectively spend 10 Billion dollars to improve. These dollars will be spent on infomercials, motivational speakers, personal...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Rearview Mirror 1-14-2016

I want to say “Thank You” to everyone that helped get the new campaign mailers counted and in the mail. We sent 27,900 “Transformed: Letting the Message of Jesus Change You” mailers to each home in Port Orchard. Please pray that the Lord would allow us to connect with...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Rearview Mirror 1-7-2016

Happy New Year!  It is hard to believe that 2016 is here. Let me encourage you, if you have not yet done so, to take a few minutes to reflect on 2015 and to set some goals for your life, your family and your ministry for 2016. This will make a huge difference in what...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

What Are Your 2016 Goal?

I love the New Year ( I also love the Christmas Holiday season too). I love how it reminds us of a “Second Chance.” It is a time to reflect on the past year and then to look forward to a New Year with a fresh start!  Now, a person could do that at any time of the...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Finding Joy in Christmas

I am not sure that joy is a word that most people use today. It is definitely an older word. Yet the Bible reminds us that what was happening that very first Christmas would bring joy into a person’s life. So the question is; What is joy? and How can a realize it in...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Rearview Mirror 12-24-2015

Merry Christmas. I hope you are able to take time to worship Jesus this week. I also hope that you are able to have a wonderful time with family and friends. Just remember that all the other stuff is second to the people in your life. Merry Christmas Don’t miss an...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Christmas from the Inside/Out

I know that I am not alone in enjoying the Christmas Holiday Season. I do enjoy all the traditions and aspects that make this time of the year so special. I also enjoy that it is a time that emphasizes (for the most part) the story of God’s plan for restoring the...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

Rearview Mirror 12-17-2015

Just a gentle reminder to remember that life is about people and relationships. This time of the year offers us a special opportunity to bring the love of Jesus through our words and actions. Remember to act like Jesus as you deal with those frustrating and challenge...
Rearview Mirror 1-21-2016

What is the Point of the Church?

Here is another question that many have pondered. What is the point of the church? There are those that believe that the church is no longer useful. There are others that think that the church is an unnecessary restraint on human freedom. There are many that believe...