Pastor Jack’s Blog
Just some everyman insights into everyday life; Gain some wisdom on issues you are dealing with in your life.
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
How to be Wholehearted: Lessons from a Famous Widow
Two weeks ago I found myself in a place I vowed I would never go. I am ashamed to admit that I have been there before; in fact, I have been several times, but after the last time I decided enough was enough and vowed to never do it again. It’s embarrassing to admit so
The Endless Wait
When the story of your life is told, what do you want to be written? Do you want your story to inspire courage in others? Do you want it to bring hope to those who follow after you? Or do you want to play it safe? What story are you telling these days? Do you
November 2017
Forgiveness…Easier Said Than Done
Have you heard of the Apostle's Creed? The Creed is a document created by the early church to tell people who God is and what we believe about Him. They didn’t have Bibles back then and this was 109 words that they could easily share about what they believed. It’s like an elevator speech about
Throw Away Your To-Do List and Get a To-Be List
I just returned from a trip to Haiti and it was an unbelievable trip. There was only one downside and it’s the same downside we all have when we return from any great trip or vacation: the to-do list that is waiting for you when you get home. I got home on Wednesday and on
Would You Rather Be a Sheep or a Goat?
By nature, we like to separate things. We like to keep things in their place. We like to distinguish this from that. It’s just part of who we are. Let me give you an example: We separate silverware. We don’t want our forks fraternizing with our knives and spoons. We need to keep them separate. Each
October 2017
Where Do Babies Come From?: Defending the Virgin Birth
Some children were interviewed and asked one question: where do babies come from. Here are their answers: “People call the White House and tell the president they want a baby. If the president approves, you are pregnant.” "My priest has a cane, so I think when you get married the priest makes a rainbow with
He’s a Good, Good Father
Today I want to talk about The Apostles Creed. For almost two centuries Christians have used this one statement to define who they are and what they believe. Before people had a Bible they had the apostles creed. 4 Fast Facts about the Creed It is old. Its earliest forms can be traced back to
September 2017
Facing the Consequences
We have seen so many pictures of devastation lately that I almost hate to do this to you, but I want to show one more: That is a sad sight, isn’t it? I think we’ve all experienced that moment. It’s so frustrating. It hasn’t happened to me personally all that often. But that doesn’t mean
A Seat at the Table
I want to start off this message with a question. What is the most memorable meal you ever had? There are a lot of different ways that a meal can be memorable. It can be memorable by the food that you ate or the company you kept or the location you were when you ate