It can seem sometimes like we are on the hamster wheel of life. This is especially true when it comes to our evaluation of ourselves when compared with others. While I cannot speak for everyone, I am sure that most of us struggle with this in some form. The problem with trying to “Keep up… Continue Reading
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Rearview Mirror 9-2-2021
It was a great blessing to have Pastor Tom Ruhlman as a guest speaker this Sunday. I really enjoyed sitting under his ministry from 2 Corinthians 11 on Authentic Ministry. I was reminded of how God works in our lives in real time when reflecting on our meeting way back in 1985 that would lead… Continue Reading
Humility – Why I Want It!
Our culture despises humility as a character trait. It is interesting that while we despise humility, we also admire it. You just have to consume a small sampling of current media before you encounter this attitude against humility. We see it in the political arena, on the sports field and even on the silver screen.… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 8-26-2021
I want to give a “shout out” to George and Tyna Hansen. It was great to have a “third” service on Sunday as they renewed their vows. I also wanted to thank them for providing lunch after the ceremony. I also want to thank all our people that rolled up their sleeves to help out.… Continue Reading
Cheer Up Saints of God
“Cheer up ye saints of God, There’s nothing to worry about; Nothing to make you feel afraid, Nothing to make you doubt; Remember Jesus saves you; So why not trust him and shout, You’ll be sorry you worried at all, tomorrow morning.” (Cheer Up, Ye Saints of God, Source unknown) I learned this catchy… Continue Reading
An Essential for My Spiritual Growth
I wonder if you have ever heard the phrase, “Falling on one’s sword?” I think that we all understand that it refers to a soldier literally taking his own life to avoid capture by the enemy. But what does it mean as a metaphor for Christian living and growth? All of us have dealt… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 8-5-2021
One of the great blessings in my life is to be the beneficiary of other more godly individuals in my life. I am indebted to those that have invested in my life. I am also thankful that the Lord gave me the grace to put myself under those individuals. My life and ministry has been… Continue Reading
The Blessing of Telling the Truth About Jesus
This title touches on an area of life that many would prefer to avoid, talking to others about Jesus. One of the great dangers of our desire to make the account of Jesus appeal to others is that we compromise the real message. The simple truth is the Gospel is confrontational and controversial. This… Continue Reading
God’s Will for My Life in One Word!
It never ceases to amaze me how we can make things more complicated than they need to be. Now I know that life overall is getting more complicated each year. Think about what you have to know to transition to adulthood compared with all that is required today. We also can make grasping God’s Will… Continue Reading
Just Hold On… God is Working in My Struggle!
I happen to be one of those people that enjoy riding rolling coasters. I know that this is not everyone’s thing. The roller coaster does illustrate one essential truth for the believer in living in a broken world. Think about the fact that God is not asking you to make yourself Godly. He is… Continue Reading