Pastor Greg’s e-mails (Page 3)

It is the time of year we remember those who have paid the ultimate price for something we continue to take for granted…our freedom. Remember freedom is costly. It doesn’t come free.  Someone laid their life on the line for the life you and I live.  In particular, we remember those who never picked their lives back up.   Take a moment… remember, thanking God for all you…

….between you and the Gospel. Hard to believe, isn’t it? However true, especially by nature of the term. Gospel means “good news”… implying we need it. Difficult when we mean it on religious terms. I first need to acknowledge I am lost before I can be found, or blind and now see. In a recent message, I talked about the difference between God as a “concept”…

Since the beginning of the year, I have conducted an unusual number of funerals. Each family represented various stages of grief, shock and pain. As pastor, my chief role is to bring hope and comfort. Jesus’ words, “let not your heart be troubled…neither let it be afraid,” are words from Heaven…

The verse continues, “But a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12). We live a life of faith. That doesn’t mean a reckless, careless, blind approach to living. Rather a hope-filled trust/reliance upon promises that the Lord desires to “make happen.” Pastor Cathy and I are experiencing part A of the passage. Since the beginning of the year we made plans,…

Procrastination is most definitely deceptive. This action of the soul likes to hide behind excuses. Until the Lord searched my heart…(by my invitation i.e. prayer) I was quite comfortable allowing this flaw to steal away precious and valuable time from my life. James 4:2b “…you do not have, because you do not ask.” Or as Rick Renner penned “…teach us to number…

That’s right, the year 2017 is half over. Hmmm, how are we doing? What has surprised you or challenged you? How are the New Year resolutions coming along? (smile) Are you getting through the rough spots or smoothing the jagged edges? Hopefully you are ahead in the game. If not, all the coaches have a speech or an adjustment that motivates the team to push ahead, stay the…

Sunday is the last day of our regular schedule of services. Sunday June 4th, our Summer Hours begin with 9:30 am Worship Service. We look forward to summer time in Wisconsin, knowing it is a short season to enjoy with family and friends. So have fun. We promise to get you on your way early so the day is yours, and you don’t have to compromise church! Memorial Day weekend…

When is it enough? Popeye (cartoon character) seemed to know. “I have had enough and enough is too much.” Or “I have had all I can stand, I can stands no more…” We seem to evaluate that equation more often than not. Is this enough…exercise, food, sleep, money, room, color, clothes, (just try to keep it in the smaller suitcase). I think you get the idea. But, do you know…

I remember the day I discovered the need for glasses. I was 15 years old, just coming up to the sixth month mark, and I would be eligible to take a class called “behind the wheel.” A whole world of independent opportunity was within my grasp the day I got my driver’s license. One problem, I failed the eye test. No wonder I was plagued with headaches and squinting to…

He who knew no sin, became sin that we might become the righteousness of God! No wonder this is the greatest story ever told. We celebrate “the moment” He laid down His life for us! We invite you to join us this Friday @ 6:30pm as we “remember”! See You in Church, Pastor Greg