by joe | Oct 25, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It is easy to be consumed with the crazy busyness of our lifestyles. I was recently reminiscing on our schedule with five school age kids living at home. It was a phase when our schedules were dictated by family activities. You know- get this child to this and pick up...
by joe | Oct 18, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I would hope that it would be the desire of every follower of Jesus to be used for His purposes. This is not always the case for a number of reasons. One reason that I have observed over the years has been a lack of understanding of how God uses people. It seems our...
by joe | Oct 11, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I don’t know if you have noticed but most people are oozing with negativity. No, I am not talking about the national media stuff that seems to be constant. I am speaking about just everyday life. It seems that almost all conversation focuses on what is wrong with...
by joe | Oct 5, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I would have to believe that most of us would like to avoid conflict, especially when we are being attacked. And this is true when it involves being a witness for Jesus. All too often we allow the fear of others to mute our witness for Christ. The result is that our...
by joe | Sep 27, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
It sounds like an over the top statement. I need you to stop and think about the consequences of not offering or seeking forgiveness. I think that it can be summarized in two statements: broken relationships and a bitter person. Now I will expand on these, but I want...
by joe | Sep 20, 2018 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
So, when is the last time you thought about self-control? It can almost seem impossible in a culture that has no interest in self-regulation. Most of us might get close talking about it but usually in reference to our diet or getting into physical shape. I want you to...
