Are You Out of Your Mind?

Not a very nice question for the PastorDude to ask you is it?  But it is one that every follower of Jesus should ask.  Because we are supposed to have the mind of Christ and that means we have to be out of our own minds. 
This week I was reading through Philippians 2:5-11Philippians 2:5-11English: Contemporary English Version (1999) [...]

GUARDING OUR THOUGHTS – a Proactive Guide

 
Guard your thoughts -                                
“for as a man thinks in his heart, so he is.”
 
 My friend Kathy saw my post on facebook about Sunday’s sermon.  She asked me for the specific action steps for Guarding our Thoughts. 
 First I want you to remember these 3 things:
 A.  What Goes In your mind is what Comes Out – your [...]

The Challenge Continued

15 minutes a day to a changed life. 
It is a big promise.  But here’s what I am hearing already.  “The bible says that?  I have always believed that!”  And “I can read the bible everyday.”  And “I couldn’t stop reading!”  And as your Pastor I can say that I have been encouraged everyday too!  [...]

Pursuing Love: A 15 Minute Challenge

15 minutes a day to change your life. 
That is all it takes to start developing the mind of Christ in you.  So many of you have told me that you want to be better followers of Jesus, that you want to know God’s will for your life, that you want to know the one who [...]

Annoying One Another……or…..Loving One Another!

On Sheila’s birthday, we (our family + Edyie (my mother-in-law) and I were given the opportunity to be out on the Chain of Lakes for the afternoon. What a blessing it was. The boat was fast and fun to drive and we did nothing but relax for a whole day. One of the most incredible [...]

Paying It Forward: A New Level of Commitment

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Pay It Forward!

Paying it forward – you have heard the phrase – maybe here in the newsletter, maybe in church, maybe in the movies or maybe you have read the book.  The premise is simple.  Do something nice or to help someone – and challenge them to not to pay you back – but to do something [...]

It’s Pentecost!!! What?

Pentecost? 
What in the world is Pentecost?  I have heard of Christmas.  And Easter?   We celebrate Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  Pentecost?  What in the world is that?
Pentecost is the day that the church was truly born.  In Acts 2 on this 40th day after Easter God sends the Holy Spirit to empower the [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mothers Day!
 
This Sunday we are celebrating Mother’s Day!  This is a day that you will want to join mom in worship as we consider the topic of Moms To Remember! Come with a favorite memory of your mom and be ready to share it quickly during worship.
 
    Throughout scripture moms play significant roles.  From [...]