December 1, 2024 Have you ever been inspired by someone’s faith? Do you know someone who shows incredible faith, even when they are going through great difficulties? Do you ever think, I’d like to be like that! One of the longest stories in the Bible, is story of Joseph. This is not Jesus earthly father.Continue reading “My Hope is Built on… “
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A Kingdom of Blessing
November 24, 2024 Among our blessings, we count material things. But sometimes you buy something, get what you want, but it isn’t what you want. Like we bought a bed recently. We spent a lot of money. On the first day with my new bed, I was feeling blessed. I tried to sleep on it.Continue reading “A Kingdom of Blessing”
Ruth: Better than you can Imagine!
November 17, 2024 Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of person? You could be a glass half empty type, like Eeyore, saying, “Could be worse. Not sure how, but it could be.” Problem is, being a glass half empty person can mean you miss out on what God canContinue reading “Ruth: Better than you can Imagine!”
Ruth: Don’t Give Up!
November 10, 2024 When the going gets tough, what do you do? Do you keep trying or do you give up? We’re in the book of Ruth. We heard about poor Naomi, whose husband died, then both sons died. She’s in a foreign land with her daughters-in-law and it’s a desperate situation. She decides toContinue reading “Ruth: Don’t Give Up!”
Ruth: Devoted to God’s Purpose
November 3, 2024 Today we’re starting a short message series on the Old Testament book, Ruth. First, I have a survey: what kind of movies do you like best? Action? Yeah, like Mission Impossible! Comedy? That’s mine! I love to laugh! Mysteries? Or horror movies? Action, comedy, mystery, horror, does that cover all the movies? Oh,Continue reading “Ruth: Devoted to God’s Purpose “
Jonah: On the Run from God
October 20, 2024 Are there people you don’t like? People that you can’t get far enough away from? People who, when something great happens to them, you get so mad! They don’t deserve it! We’re human beings and it seems human to feel that way. Then Jesus says in Matthew 5:44 Love your enemies. PrayContinue reading “Jonah: On the Run from God”
Lend a hand
October 13, 2024 In our world, people can be skeptical of what we believe, thinking, I’m not sure about Christians. But when we let our light shine, give and serve others, they look at us and are envious of how well we treat each other and amazed at how well we treat them! I wantContinue reading “Lend a hand “
It’s Better than you Imagine
October 6, 2024 Confirmation and First Communion Today is a wonderful day! Addison, Avery, Evan, Camden, Bella, and Mallory, today you promise to follow Jesus! It’s a big deal! Not everybody makes this choice, because there’s a big difference between the way of the world and the path of a follower. It’s important to noticeContinue reading “It’s Better than you Imagine”
The Church of the Forward Pass
September 22, 2024 Scripture: Acts 11:19-26 A couple was going on vacation. The wife was on a business trip, so the husband got to their vacation spot the day before her. When the husband got to the hotel he decided to reach out to his wife. He sent her an email. The thing about emailsContinue reading “The Church of the Forward Pass”
Unlikely
September 15, 2024 2 Samuel 9:1-11 When I was in college I studied Russian language. And I was able to study in Leningrad, Soviet Union for four months, with 35 other American students. We ate in the cafeteria. Leningrad is really far north. Vegetables & fruits were limited. You could count on a cucumber orContinue reading “Unlikely”