I was thinking!?!

  Episode 11: November 11, 2022   I was thinking…about politics and the crazy amount of money that is spent.  I heard in one race they spent 20 million dollars on ads. That is just on one side of the equation. It blows my mind how much money is spent when it could be being used for something productive and useful to help others instead of bashing others.  Both sides wants to be elected, “WHY?”  To get their way!  Each side believes they have the best way forward for the American people, yet we are leaving so many American behind.  If both sides wants what best for people, then why not put aside their few and limited differences and focus on helping people.  I know someone will say, their way to do that is better than the other persons.  So spending 20 million dollars on worthless ads is better than feeding the poor?  Helping the needy?  I am not saying we need to give people a hand out, b...

  Episode 10: November 8, 2022   I’ve was thinking…about much today!  Some thoughts have slipped away and yet some have come to stay.  It’s just a buzz of excitement that we had a lunar eclipse aka blood moon.  Some are saying this is prophecy, honestly, I’m not sure I can say either way.     Joel 2:31  “ The sun will be turned to darkness  and the moon to blood  before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the   Lord . ”   I totally believe that we are not quite there for the end times, because John 3:17 says,  “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him .”     There is still a lot of work that needs to be completed before the end time.  That being said, there are too many people who are lost and do not know Jesus as their Savior.  I believe we have a lot more work to do in order to bring the Kingdom ...

  Episode 9: November 7, 2022   I was thinking…about an agenda!  What exactly is an agenda, “ agen·​da ə-ˈjen-də :   a list or outline of things to be considered or done . agendas of faculty meetings.: an underlying often ideological plan or program. ” (Found online) ideological plan or program – what is our plan?  Each and every one of us has an ideological plan.  Ideology is what we believe or ideas.  We get these beliefs and ideas from society, school, faith, parents, culture, work, etc. No two people’s beliefs are the exact same thus that is the problem.    Because of this we have conflict.  If you have a group of people who “believe” the same, their ideology is still going to be different and thus there can be a power struggle.  Even the twelve disciples had a different ideology.  They had seen Jesus do some amazing things.  They hung out with Him 24/7 for roughly three years....

Episode 8: November 5, 2022 (This  will be a short one)   I’ve been thinking…Little is much… when God is in it!  Labor not for wealth or fame.  There’s a crown – and you can win it, if you go in Jesus name.  I have seen this in action today!  I’ve seen God’s hand and God’s Spirit at work today!  In an event that some said it would fail has gone over and above what anyone could have imagined.  I absolutely love it when God shows off!! PRAISE THE LORD!!    I cannot wait to get to church and brag about my God!!     Your Friend in the Journey, PCC

  Episode 7: November 4, 2022   I was thinking….have you ever noticed that when people are receiving a free gift, they get all excited.  Even if they have to buy something to get a free gift.  They will spend and extra $75.00 to get a free gift that’s worth $20.00.  To me that is crazy unless you were going to spend the $75.00 anyways.   The excitement and enthusiasm they have is catchy and other others can get excited about it too.  Have believers lost their excitement?  Have we gotten so wrapped up in everyday life that we have forgotten the most precious free gift we have ever received and that is the gift of salvation.  John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.”     There is nothing that we can do to deserve it, the only thing is to accept the free gift.  This should be the most exciting thing we have ...

  Episode 6: November 3, 2022   Well, Barb (my beautiful bride) and I are buying a house to make a home.  We live in a house, but it is not our home.  They did the inspection yesterday evening (Wednesday) and there was somethings that needed to be fixed.  Electrical boxes had spliced wires into other sections, and some other issues.  We are hoping and praying that the sellers will fix it and go through the deal!!.  If not, we must look for another home.   CAKE……. What’s in a cake?  Sugar, flour, eggs, oil, cocoa, baking powder, vanilla (or flavoring of your choice).  When you mix it all together and bake it, you get something sweet and yummy.     Think about this…..isn’t that what we want in our church.  Different people coming together and bringing The Kingdom of God to earth.  Mixing things together, working together in harmony.  That’s a recipe that I woul...

  Episode 5: November 2, 2022   So there are actually two I was thinking today.  I forgot to post yesterdays blog yesterday, so I did it earlier.  So here is today’s this evening.  I was thinking….why and our how did this “WAKE” culture come about?  is this just a farce on people trying to get their way on people who do not agree with their cause. This is sad!  What would happen to our world if we all agreed and saw things the exact same way? Then we would all be behaving the same way.     This reminds of a scripture passage 1 Corinthians 12:17-20 “ 17  If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?   18   But in fact God has placed   the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.   19   If they were all one part, where would the body be?   20   As it is, there ar...

    Episode 4: November 1, 2022   Well, I was thinking and forgot to post episode 3 and when I realized it was just now when I opened my Word document and saw it! AUUGH!! Oh well!  So I posted episode 3 late and then episode 4 came late as well!!! It’s just a roly poly kind of thing I guess.  I use to play with those as a kid. So for those who may not know, the church Barb and I are Co-Pastors at is having a Fall Jubilee this Saturday.  It has been amazing to see people getting involved and getting excited about this event.  We have about a dozen community partners, and it’s going to be a great event!!  What a blessing to see God's people coming together.  It is interesting that all that had to be done is ask for help.  We've even had to turn some vendors away and are already planning a list for next year.  YES, next year, we will be doing another Jubilee and making it bigger, better and different....

  Episode 3: October 27, 2022  I forgot to post this!! Well, I was thinking about different things this morning….   Psalm 120:1-2 “I call on my Lord in my distress, and He answers me.  Save me, Lord, from lying lips and a deceitful tongues.”      Is it sad that David had to cry out because those who were suppose to be close to him were trying to betray him.  People who should be getting along, yet instead of talking things out they are making up stories and telling lies.  We should be focused on bringing the Kingdom of God to earth and yet people get wrapped around the axle and go on the attack. When this happens people leave the church because they don’t get their way or things have changed and let’s face it, we are not very good with change.  Why is it difficult for folks to put their trust and focus on the Lord.  David was not perfect but yet David had great faith and trust in the Lord.  When he...