by joe | Jan 16, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am exposed to many differing perspectives on God. It is sad that many people are struggling with misguided bitterness. Yes, many of those angry with God have been hurt by a follower, not by God Himself. There are others that are upset that God did not do what...
by joe | Jan 10, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I love being around new believers! There is something about their passion that is contagious. Just like camping, however, the fire will go out if there is an absence of fuel and/or oxygen. It is sad when followers of Jesus Christ lose their passion for Jesus. So...
by joe | Jan 4, 2019 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Many people would assume that knowledge and wisdom are the same. They might also think that being smart about something, or intellectual, is also the same as wisdom. This perspective finds it roots in the Greek/Roman world view. The Hebraic world view in the...
by joe | Dec 27, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Many years ago we hiked the Grand Canyon as a family. One of the many highlights was going to the Ranger Talks in the evening. This particular evening, there was going to be a scorpion hunt once it was dark enough. The specifics of the talk on the night life in...
by joe | Dec 20, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I realize that with the legalization of Marijuana in many states, it would be easy to interpret my question in the wrong way. The old saying “taking the high road” speaks to being a person of integrity. It refers to doing the right thing even when it is not...
by joe | Dec 13, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Have you noticed that, while most people in our country speak English as their first language, many of us speak in a way way that is only meaningful to a subset of people. If you have skills in a particular area or are involved in a specific interest or hobby you know...
