Forgive and Forget One of the great stories in the Old Testament about forgiveness is the story of Joseph. Here was a man who was able to forgive his brothers who were bent on destroying his very life. Joseph not only forgave his brothers but he forgot the evil deeds they had committed against him. [...]
Archive | September, 2009
I grew up in a home with three boys—of which I was the youngest. My parents were big on assigned chores—so on any given week we’d each be given specific tasks that we were to do—like washing the dishes, drying them, taking the trash out or mowing the lawn. [...]
One of the greatest joys that Cindy and I have experienced in life has been the privilege of raising three children. Having gone through a season when we feared we might not be able to have children, we were so thrilled when Cindy became pregnant with our first child and [...]
The word “worship” has taken on all kinds of new meanings and connotations in recent years. And while I understand that it’s generally been in the effort to make the worship experience more meaningful to people—which is a lofty goal—I fear it has too often moved the target of [...]
September 27, 2009 Pastor Tim Pusey
No written sermon Special Speaker Deb Weisen – Upward Regional Rep
Pastor Casey’s Blog
Memories This past week, I was able to enjoy something that I have not been able to fully enjoy for the last 2 years. Our district Pastor and Spouses Retreat. Not to say that I have not enjoyed the retreat the previous two times I have gone, but I am finally able to enjoy [...]
9/20/2009 Pastor Tim Pusey
LOOKING BEYOND OURSELVES Matthew 28:16-20
Pastor Paul’s Blog
This past Friday I was privileged to have one of those “father” experiences that I will never, ever forget. It actually began on Thursday morning when I received a call in the middle of the day from my oldest daughter Emily(16). “Dad, I’m the princess” came the excited voice on the other end of the [...]
09-13-2009 Pastor Tim Pusey
GROW UP! Colossians 2:6-8
Pastor Tim’s Blog
THE BLESSINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I’ve been caught up today in my awareness of the many blessings God has brought into my life as I have served Him. Admittedly, there are some days when I could as easily get caught up in how hard it is to live the Christian life…but we’ll save that [...]
September 6, 2009 Pastor Tim Pusey
FIRST THINGS FIRST Matthew 22:34-40
Pastor Tyler’s Blog
FOLLOW THE LEADER Do you ever remember playing that childhood game, Follow the Leader? It was a simple game where you would pick the leader, line up behind the leader and do whatever the leader did. The game never lasted very long when I played it. Seemed there would come a point in the game [...]
