Pastor Greg’s e-mails (Page 4)

Hungry. But for what? It happens to all of us. We look in the pantry or fridge as well as that secret stash, and it just doesn’t do it. We settle for the easy, the second best, the less than what we want. Hey, if we get like that in the natural day to day shuffle of life, what happens to us “spiritually”? Pastor Cathy and I are teaching a series on Jesus’ famous…

Who could have imagined a week of June in February? Now back to Wisconsin’s truest colors.  I just want to remind you the “Chili Cook Off” is this Sunday… How fitting. I hope you can stay after the service, enjoy fellowship, and cast your ballot for your favorite chili. Pastor Greg PS…special guest video appearance by Christian comic Tim Hawkins

This is the crucible where the character trait called patience is forged. The Bible is full of promises that operate with patience as the secret to obtaining. For example, Hebrews 6:12 …”but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Not only do I have to believe that God will…I have to wait! That is when the pressure of circumstances can press…

The Lord lays out two amazing facts all in the same breath. First He says, “You do not know this…” “But you do know that…” Confusing? Not really, let’s go to the passage in Matthew 24:42-43: …keep watch. You don’t know when your Lord will come.  But you should know this: If the owner of a house had known his house was about to be broken into, he would have stayed up all…

How do I fix “spiritual boredom”? It was a devotional topic that caught my eye and piqued my interest. Perhaps that is what “the church” is experiencing.  Thinking about empty classrooms and seats on a Sunday or Wednesday night had me finishing the article. The author targeted what James wrote: James 1:22 The Voice (VOICE) 22 Put the word into action. If you think…

It is one thing about the Holidays. Ham, turkey, beef, gravy, potatoes, cookies, candies, and on and on we could go. They are there…revisit, get creative, and use your imagination…finally get rid of the leftovers. I have had enough. Well, now that I‘ve got that out of my system! The end-of-the-year feels like leftovers. In 2016, I still have leftovers and I sure wish I…

Just need to send a reminder to all……. On Saturday Evening at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., we are hosting our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Sunday is Christmas, and knowing there are many events to juggle, I just want you all to know we are “open” for business!   After all, it is our “founder’s” birthday we are celebrating.  I just couldn’t close up shop… LOL All…

What a wonderful way to say something in a moment! Like a flash of light it says what you want without a lot of words. Perhaps one day I will speak in Emoji, and you will listen with your eyes and ears. I like to use them, not just for the fun of it, but to quickly communicate something punctuating the humor, urgency, or emotion behind my voice.  The Japanese culture…

“One” of the blessings of Thanksgiving is “remembering”… Like revisiting a taste, hearing a voice, seeing a smile, or smelling a fragrance that brings the past into the present instantly. I have had several memories to nourish my affections and dreams this past week. It is one of the reasons the week in the north woods keeps me returning. It…

The New Testament writers encourage us to keep a very healthy understanding of Heaven. After hearing some very disturbing stats on the death rate around the world, I have started a new series devoted to our eternal home: Heaven! Alarming stats: 3 people die every second 180 die every minute 11 thousand die every hour 250 thousand people die per week So many people gamble…