by joe | Oct 5, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I know that there are things in my life that I would do differently, if I could. I am sure that you have some regrets in your life too. We cannot change the past, but we can make right choices in the present that would lead us to a time in the future with no regrets....
by joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am sure that you see and even experience the crazy pace of our lives. I have noticed that our lives as Americans keep getting busier all the time. The challenge of our busy lives is that every time we add something new then something else gets pushed aside....
by joe | Sep 22, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was thinking the other day that our culture has a tendency to elevate weakness over strength. Now, I am not putting down those that face the different life challenges. What I am commenting on is the lack of encouragement to be strong. This is especially sad when it...
by joe | Sep 14, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
One of the great challenges that all of us face is the belief that everyone should be like us (or do things the way we would do them)! Now, I think that followers of Christ could agree that there are several non-negotiable areas in the Christian life. Yet, often what...
by joe | Sep 7, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I have appreciated the many voices promoting leadership over the past several decades. It has been a blessing to see the emphasis upon character and care elevated in leadership. I was recently reminded of a statement that had an impact on me several years ago, “You...
by joe | Aug 31, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
If you are like me, you have used the term worship to describe an experience. Usually that experience is usually related to a spiritual encounter. It could be listening to a song, exposure to some great Biblical truth or even taking in a fantastic view of nature....