Psalm 139:1-10 If you’ve ever spent any time with a toddler or a young child, then you’ve probably experienced a multitude of “whys”. A recent conversation with one of my grandchildren went something like this;  Them: “Can we go to the park today?”Me: “No, not today.”Them: “Why?”Me: "Because it’s raining.”Them: “Why?”Me: “Because God sent rain to water the flowers.”Them: “Why?”Me: “Because the flo...  Read More

1 Timothy 6:6 What brings you contentment? There are lots of “things” in life that do so. The older I get I think contentment becomes a bit easier. When I was young, there was a drive for materialism. I graduated high school and college in the 80s. The 80s introduced us to MTV and 24-hour music videos. The 80s brought changes economically and socially. Perhaps what the 80s are most known for (besi...  Read More

Luke 18:9-14 Just last week, Pastor John preached about being dependable. Are you teachable, serving, and humble? He used this point to draw a clear line about who should get the credit; that's right! Remember it's not about you or me. It's ALL about our heavenly Father. We must constantly remind ourselves of this truth and keep watch over what motivates us. Are we doing things to make ourselves l...  Read More

Read Philippians 3:7-11 “Oh to be like Thee! Oh to be like Thee!”. You may have heard or sung that hymn before. To be like Jesus every day is the ultimate goal! Paul had the right idea when it came to being like Jesus. In verse 10, Paul says he wants to KNOW Jesus and be like him. Oh, that I may know him! That you may know him. Not just about him but to follow him. Paul is such a great example to ...  Read More

Philippians 3:2-6 Have you ever felt like you had something to brag about or that you are really good at? Some of us may be really good at a sport, some of us not so much. Maybe some of us are really good at singing or playing an instrument, but some of us like myself are not. Maybe there isn't a skill that you are thinking of but possibly your family name and the weight it might hold. In a lot of...  Read More

Philippians 3:1“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times!” Have you ever heard that from your mother or father? You know, usually connected to your name including your middle name. It’s in those moments where you know you’re in big trouble. I have two middle names. So, when my mom spoke all four of my names, I was on the verge of extinction ?!  There’s something to be said about repet...  Read More