Pastor Jack’s Blog
Just some everyman insights into everyday life; Gain some wisdom on issues you are dealing with in your life.
November 2017
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
Legacy Building
The legacy that we leave on this earth will not be made with things. Our legacy in this world will not be based on the buildings we have built, or the cars we’ve bought or restored, or the home improvement projects we’ve completed. It will not be established by fashion lines we’ve designed or the
August 2017
How Do You Compare?
Let’s talk about success because I think how you deal with success has a lot to say about your character; I’ll even go so far as to say that it’s a reflection of the condition of your soul. Pretty heavy stuff, right? You may be wondering what I’m talking about. Success is easy, you’re thinking.
David and Goliath: A New Take on an Old Story
David and Goliath. The original underdog story. The ultimate long shot. Against all odds. A thousand-to-one. His chances were slim and none and slim just left town. This is a story that is centuries old. It’s told over and over. The names change but the idea is the same. Here are just a few popular
What’s God’s Name?
I woke up today and God spoke to me through some old familiar verses. Thought maybe He would speak to you too. The prophet Isaiah wrote this about Jesus some 700 years before he was born but it has some profound wisdom for us today: The Word “For to us a child is born, to