Category Archives: thoughts

The Power of God’s Promises

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Pastor John

When God says something, do we believe it? I don’t mean when He declares right and wrong. I hope that we would say of course we believe Him there. I am talking about believing what He says that He will … Continue reading →

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Let’s Think about Generosity

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Pastor John

As a pastor, I am responsible for shepherding God’s people. It means that I encourage and walk alongside God’s people in all areas of life. I hope to help them with their family life. I hope to help them when … Continue reading →

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God is Dependable – What does that Mean?

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Pastor John

When you think about trust, who is it that you truly trust? Yes, sometimes we have to lean on people who will disappoint us, but we don’t trust them, do we? It is necessity, not trust, that makes us lean … Continue reading →

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Friends are Essential

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Pastor John

Friends. They are easy to take for granted. They are easy to see as just happy additions to our lives. Those of us who have gone through hard times appreciate them immensely. However, have we given much thought to how … Continue reading →

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Fear. Is It Good or Bad?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Pastor John

Let’s think today about something we probably try to avoid thinking about: fear. We try to avoid thinking about it because of the other words we associate with it: scared, frightened, trembling, cowardly, etc. These words to be sure are … Continue reading →

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Preparing to be Courageous

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Pastor John

Have you considered what it takes to be courageous? Do you think of courage as the exclusive domain of the fearless? Courage isn’t just available to those who don’t feel fear. It is also available to any who will prepare. … Continue reading →

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Finding Delight In the Word

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Pastor John

Psalms 1:1-2 ​1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the  path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law … Continue reading →

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Those Never Ending Jobs

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Pastor John

Do you have any projects that never seem to end? They just seem to go on and on. Sometimes we get tired, don’t we? When that happens we are faced with a choice: 1) quit and leave the job undone … Continue reading →

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What is He Worth?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Pastor John

Living His Worth You know the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” We know that there is value in something we have to pay for. How do you show something is valuable to you when you got it … Continue reading →

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Peoples is Peoples

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Pastor John

My title for this week comes from an older Muppet movie. In the movie, Kermit has lost his memory and, as usual, Miss Piggy is angry a lot. The owner of a diner is sharing this wisdom to point out … Continue reading →

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