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Why Do Good Things Happen to Us?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Pastor John

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? 1 John 3:17 Why do good things happen to people? That’s not the … Continue reading →

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From Paycheck to Purpose

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Pastor John

What makes your work meaningful for you? Is it the paycheck? Are you climbing the ladder? Is that enough for you or do you need more? What if you are retired? Does getting out of bed in the morning excite … Continue reading →

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The Urging to Live with Purpose

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Pastor John

Last time I shared a bit about seeking our purpose.  Today I want to talk more about “buckshot” living.  If you missed it, refer to my last post.  However, to simplify things, buckshot living is the living we do and … Continue reading →

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Pursue Your Purpose

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Pastor John

Have you ever really considered this question – “What would God have me do?”  Our church wants to reach people.  We want to grow both inside and out.  Our first priority, though, is to be obedient to God.  We want … Continue reading →

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The Transforming Power of Grace

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Pastor John

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today we think of the power of God’s grace. To me the power of grace … Continue reading →

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Bridge Building – Remember what Life is About!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Pastor John

This week I invite you to think together with me 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 … Continue reading →

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Living Intentionally

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Pastor John

In Acts 4 we read this incredible thing: 32 And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were … Continue reading →

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Thinking deeply as We Head to the Cross

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Pastor John

For us, many things happen by accident. We have flat tires that make us late for work. We have trees that lose branches and knock out windows. We forget our keys, have to call our family, and are late for an appointment. Yet, in the life of our Lord Jesus, the cross was no accident. Continue reading →

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Do We Have to Choose Between the Manger and the Cross?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Pastor John

During the Christmas season we think about Jesus coming as a baby. There is wonder here. There is a miracle. Yet, do we sometimes we get stuck in Bethlehem and the manger? He was born for a purpose. He was born … Continue reading →

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Chasing a Purpose

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Pastor John

Last time I wrote we thought a bit about seeking our purpose.  Today I want to talk more about “buckshot” living.  If you missed it, refer to my last post.  However, to simplify things, buckshot living is the living we … Continue reading →

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