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This is week three of our Love Like Jesus series. This Sunday we’re going to take the off ramp from Jesus’ words to those of the apostle Paul. In Philippians 2:14-15, Paul confronts us with the issue of complaining and arguing. I call it “griping”. This “griping” thing will destroy relationships and tear churches apart. Read more
February 19, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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I remember growing up in the sixties. [That tells you that I obviously wasn’t doing drugs, because I can clearly remember the sixties!] I can recall comparing my family with other families. We were the only Catholic, blue collar, lower middle class family on the block. I was also the only one of my high Read more
February 12, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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This Sunday we begin a new series for the month of February called Love Like Jesus. With February being anchored by “Valentine’s Day”, [which I believe was created by the greeting card industry!] I thought we should take a look at love through Jesus’ eyes. This Sunday we explore the “Economy of Love” based on Read more
February 5, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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Looking for a weekly Bible Study? Cost: $15 for book plus portion of cost of video. ‘James: Mercy Triumphs‘ is a Bible Study written by Beth Moore follows the story of the disciple James who started out a skeptic of who Jesus was and was transformed into a follower of Christ. The study will be Read more
February 3, 2012 in Events by Joseph Pack
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I’ve saved the most difficult for last. I believe that if you and I are totally honest before God and each other – this subject of forgiveness is the sight of some of our most gut wrenching wrestling matches! Don’t you just hate to hear someone say, “Well…you just have to forgive that person…because the Read more
January 29, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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As I write this, I’ve been putting the finishing touches on the new website! If you haven’t already, please make sure to thank Ashley Mallory for his effort, support, and expertise in generating this new website for our church, and Greg Mack whose tireless enthusiasm made this possible. We have finally moved from a novice Read more
January 28, 2012 in Website by Joseph Pack
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It took me a long time to understand that fear, in and of itself, is not a sin. In fact, I have realized, during my more impetuous moments, where a healthy fear likely saved my life! Fear is a double edged sword. It is a part of our normal human wiring, but can keep us Read more
January 22, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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Pride is dangerous. In fact the bible regards pride as outright sin. So how do you get a handle on pride? The bible makes it really clear that we will never experience the kind of peace that God has for us as long as pride is in the way. Pride has to be cut off Read more
January 15, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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Part of the advantage of the current website is that it allows users to interact with “publishers” (people who post content on the website). Everyone can see each other’s comments which is a great way to share ideas and feelings about various issues. So how do you reply to posts, anyway?! Simple: Go to the Read more
January 11, 2012 in Website by Joseph Pack
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From the moment we are born, life is a quest for control. When a toddler throws a temper tantrum, it’s a struggle of wills…the toddler’s, or that of the parent. When I throw my temper tantrum at God, it’s all about the struggle of will, and who will have ultimate control…me or God. This Sunday Read more
January 8, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by Joseph Pack
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