Pastor Jack’s Blog
Just some everyman insights into everyday life; Gain some wisdom on issues you are dealing with in your life.
April 2018
Why Jesus Isn’t Superman (and Why He Doesn’t Want to Be)
In my last post, I told you why Jesus is my favorite superhero. Today, instead of telling you all the ways Jesus is like a superhero, I’d like to tell you the ways he isn’t like one; or at least not like one specific one—Superman. You see Superman has a motto that we are familiar
The Definitive Answer to the Eternal Question: Who is the Best Superhero?
Who is your favorite superhero? Seems like superheroes are all the rage these days. Every time you turn around there’s a new movie about them and everyone has a favorite. Who’s yours? Maybe it’s Ironman with all that money and the suits that can do everything; or Spiderman, the kid who got bit by a
March 2018
The Most Important Trait in a Mate
What is the most important quality that you look for in a friend or a partner? What character quality do you want your children to have? In my research I found an article about “What singles consider a must- have in a potential date.” Any guesses? Whatever your guess, I can guarantee that you’re wrong.
Lessons from a King
Today I want to talk about a danger that we all face when it comes to our character. It’s a very common flaw. I’m guessing everyone struggles with it to a degree, but most people have no idea that it’s there. It’s almost always a blind spot. In fact, here’s the crazy thing about this
February 2018
Holding Out for a Hero, Part 2
Okay, so I’m going to get right to it. In my last few blog posts, I’ve been talking about my favorite Biblical hero, Daniel and what he can teach us about being people of character. If you didn’t read my previous blog, Holding Out for a Hero, Part 1, click here. Go ahead and read
Holding Out for a Hero, Part 1
If I asked you who your hero was who would you say? Lebron James, Taylor Swift, Meryl Streep, Tom Brady? These are some of our modern day heroes. These heroes are personalities. They are entertainers. They are funny. They lead interesting lives. They wear great clothes and blow up the Internet on the runway. They
Some Things Never Change…or Do They?
Have you ever said these words: “Some things never change?” You get an email from your ex who’s mad about something you did: “Some things never change.” You spend all morning cleaning the house and leave for a few minutes to go to the store and come back and it looks like a cyclone hit
January 2018
Getting Rid of Small Things that do Big Damage
Small positive steps are one way you can make a big difference in 2018. But there’s another way small things can make a big difference and I’m afraid its not positive at all. Take a look at the picture that I uploaded with this blog. Do you know what that is? That’s right, ladies and gentlemen,
One, Small Thing Can Make a Big Difference This Year
I believe we all want to change. We all want to be better. We all want to overcome addictions and start healthy habits. But few get there. So this year instead of challenging you to set big audacious goals, I want to challenge you to just do a few small things. Because small things can
December 2017
Lost and Found Jesus
I want to ask a question to all the parents out there: have you ever lost your kid? Before you start to feel guilty, let me make a confession. I’ve lost my kid too. You’d think that it happened when we had three kids. You know, when we had to switch from man-to-man defense