A recent survey revealed that most Americans do not believe they have enough money, wealth, or possessions in order to feel “content.” In contrast, St. Paul once wrote a letter to the Philippians challenging the philosophy of “scarcity” and uplifting the philosophy of “abundance.” Paul encouraged everyone to count their …

Do you remember dancing to the song “Hokey Pokey”?  The last verse says:  “Put your whole self in ”.   This Sunday, in his message “Sacrifice and Generosity,” Pastor Jack will explore the Biblical mandates for us to put our “whole selves in” when we serve God and the church. As …

Have you ever been in a position to forgive someone, and yet you do not feel ready to forgive?  Are there emotional wounds too deep for words, and the very thought of forgiveness seems so unnatural?  This Sunday, Pastor Jack unpacks a Scripture passage from Matthew 18, in which Peter …

The Scriptures says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Romans 13:9). But what does that look like in today’s busy and harried world? This week, Pastor Jack will flesh it all out in his message “Like a Good Neighbor.”  Discover practical and sound guidance for being a “good neighbor” in today’s society. …

The Things of God A long time ago, Jesus predicted that a day would arrive when he would suffer and be killed…but then rise again.  Peter only heard the death prediction and replied, “God forbid Lord”. It just didn’t make sense to Peter and to the others that Jesus would …

Have you ever considered the enormous power your “thinking” has over your well-being?  Researchers have concluded that positive thinking leads to better overall health…and positive thoughts can even boost one’s immune system! Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he unpacks the New Testament verse, “Be transformed by the renewing of …

In this Sunday’s assigned Gospel reading, Jesus sounds much like a cardiologist!  He speaks about the heart…but be careful; he’s really speaking about the spiritual heart!  Join Pastor Jack this week for his sermon, “Open Heart Surgery,”…an exploratory look at Biblical metaphors for the heart and soul. Don’t be surprised …

A long time ago, the apostle Peter found himself in a life-threatening predicament.  He discovered that focusing only on the danger left him helpless and out of control. However, focusing on Christ led him out of the current troubles. Can YOU do that? Can you see and perceive Christ amid the turmoil of …

Imagine driving up to a restaurant’s food window and receiving all the food you want…whenever you want it…free of charge!  Abundant food…always free!  In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Jack unpacks a passage from the Book of Isaiah, in which God declares, “Come, have wine and milk without money and without …