Tag Archives: people

You Bought a Coffee Shop! What?!

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Pastor John

Yes, Pastor John and Amy bought a coffee shop! The usual response is – Congratulations! Why did you do that? There is excitement, but there is also a certain confusion. Why would a pastor buy a coffee shop? For our … Continue reading →

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“Oops! I Did a Good Thing!”

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Pastor John

“Oops!” Haven’t we all said that? We say it when we do something poorly or accidentally. We say it when we wish that we could have done something different. It is an exclamation of our mess ups. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Be An Example

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pastor John

Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  Quite a statement!  It speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of a discipleship that was more modeling than teaching.  … Continue reading →

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Live it Out

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Pastor John

Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  1 Corinthians 11:1 Quite a statement! It is just 11 words, but it speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of … Continue reading →

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Remember this – People are People

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Pastor John

I just came back from an eye opening mission trip. We didn’t go far, but the trip got me thinking about how I see the people in the world and in my community. I am wondering if we see too … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Others

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Pastor John

Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. 18 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are … Continue reading →

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On Purpose

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Pastor John

“Oops!” Haven’t we all said that? We say it when we do something poorly or accidentally. We say it when we wish that we could have done something different. It is an exclamation of our mess ups. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Old Friends

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Pastor John

This past week I was able to meet up with an old friend. He happened to be the camp pastor at Youth Camp this week. We served in a church together over fifteen years ago. It was great to see … Continue reading →

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Memorials

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Pastor John

Like most of you I am thinking about the past this week.  Monday was our nation’s observance of Memorial Day.  For many of us, this is a time to remember and appreciate the sacrifices of our men and women in … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Pastor John

Today I want us to think together about building bridges.  No, I don’t mean the type of bridges that we drive cars across.  I mean bridges between people.  Bridges are built by common interests.  Bridges are built by friendliness and … Continue reading →

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