by joe | Nov 18, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I grabbed this quote from a notification from a planner app on my phone. It is an interesting quote that could apply to many areas of life. What makes this quote so interesting is that it touches on an aspect of our lives that we don’t often think about. It also...
by joe | Nov 10, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Many today think that it is ok to do something wrong or questionable if it leads to a good end result. You might have heard this as the “Ends justify the means.” It is a saying that promotes that morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to...
by joe | Nov 4, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is amazing what you can see when you look at something from an elevated position. I remember reading an account of jungle explorers that would climb a tree to get perspective on their location above the forest canopy. The same is true...
by joe | Oct 28, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Looking back over my life I have had many of my hopes dashed. It could have been hope that my favorite team would win a championship. It could also be the my hope for myself or another person that was unrealized. If my understanding of hope is...
by joe | Oct 21, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have been thinking much about the benefits of our freedom to choose. Recently we were praying and someone prayed for our freedom. It struck me that the follower of Jesus is free regardless of their life situation. This leads us to ask ourselves, “What are my...
by joe | Oct 14, 2021 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the greatest blessings in life is living a life that is worth living. Our family likes to camp, but I am not sure that I would enjoying doing it all the time. The same holds for vacations and others activities. I enjoying getting away for a break, but if it...