Pastor Jack’s Blog
Just some everyman insights into everyday life; Gain some wisdom on issues you are dealing with in your life.
November 2016
The Vastness of God’s Love
I’m an unapologetic movie buff and so is the Canyon Springs youth Pastor, Chad Richards. In case you are looking for rental recommendations, here is our list of our favorite movies of 2016: Zootopia Sully Deepwater Horizon Bridge of Spies Spotlight Room There you have it, the best movies of the year; no need to
The God I Wish You Knew: Can Change Your Story
How many of you are superhero fans? I’m not a ComiCon regular but I do love a good superhero movie; in fact, I can’t wait to see “Doctor Strange.” If you’re not into superhero movies, let me tell you something about each one of them has in common: they all have an origin story. Each
The God I Wish You Knew: Chose You As His Own
I want to start off by telling one of my favorite stories. Years ago when I still had some game I played in the Scripps Ranch Old Pro’s Basketball league. When I played I tried to keep what I did for a living a secret. I will always remember the day that my teammate, Tony,
October 2016
Investing in the Future
With Guest Blogger, Chad Richards My name is Chad Richards and I’m the Youth Director at Canyon Springs. Since, Jack has been speaking and blogging lately about the value statements that we cling to here at Canyon Springs, he thought it would be fitting if I wrote about one about a value statement that is
Introducing our New Pastors Blog “Every Man Jack”
I want to take a moment to introduce a new way to grow your relationship with Jesus and reach your friends wherever they happen to be in the world. It's my new blog called "Every Man Jack." This blog will be based on the messages you hear on Sundays. The blog is just another way
What Would You Put In Your Van(agon)?
In year four of Canyon Springs I experienced one of the strangest church services ever. It felt dark and scary. There was a sense of panic in the air. It was not a great service. Actually the service never happened, but it was a Sunday I will never forget. I showed up to church early
Let’s Get Real
Let me give you a definition of “authenticity.” Authenticity is a collection of choices we make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. We’re going to stop pretending to be perfect. We are going to use
September 2016
Love Does When Love Listens to Criticism
Today’s post is a continuation of my last, "Love Does When Love Faces Opposition," about how to love through all the opposition you will encounter in life. It’s a fact that no matter who you are or what you are trying to accomplish in this life, somewhere along the way, there will be people and
Love Does When Love Faces Opposition
I will never put a bumper sticker on my car. I personally don’t believe my bumper is the best place to express a life philosophy. But I am addicted to reading them. Anybody else a bumper sticker addict. I read them all the time. Let me give you a short list of my favorites. Please
Marriage Fail
While most of you know that I’m the pastor at Canyon Springs Church, you may not know that I have another job too. I officiate a lot of wedding ceremonies in my spare time; in fact, they call me the San Diego Wedding Guy. Google it and you’ll see. I performed 42 weddings last year;