Jim Mann “For David, after serving God’s purpose in his own generation, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and decayed,” (Acts 13:36) I spend a little time on social media—well, Facebook … social media for old folks. We’re probably all chasing the adrenaline rush of getting likes and followers. In fact, in a recent…
Tag: New Life Church
July 2023, Religion
Pastors’ Corner
Jim Mann “… For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20) Jesus loved to use word pictures and parables to teach. He’s using a metaphor here,…
Religion, April 2022
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24–25) William Blake famously said, “A bird, a nest; the spider,…
Religion, November 2021
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) The Apostle Paul tells us our prayers and petitions are to be accompanied by thanksgiving. Elsewhere he says, “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will…
Religion, October 2021
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “…for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” (Philippians 1:19) What is the secret to sustaining one’s spiritual strength in order to keep on keepin’ on when things get tough? The Apostle Paul…
Religion, August 2021
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, ‘Who do people say I am?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’” (Mark 8:27–28) Some of the folks in Jesus’ day thought of Jesus…
Religion, March 2021
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (Psalm 40:2) Once upon a time, a man was driving down a country road and decided to get out to stretch his legs and…
Religion, November 2020
Patriots Called to Action
Catherine Simpson On Saturday, September 26, hundreds gathered together outside at Robson Ranch in support of the National event called “The Return,” held that day in Washington D.C. and throughout the United States. This event was spearheaded by Linda Smith and Catherine Simpson, both residents of Robson Ranch, along with many other volunteers. Collectively the…
Religion, April 2020
Pastor’s Corner
Dr. Jim Mann “When he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to teach them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:1–3, CSB) In ancient times, mountains were often considered holy…
Religion, March 2020
Brisket and Bean Cook-Off
Catherine Simpson New Life Church, which meets in the Clubhouse on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., partnered with Robson Ranch’s Wildhorse Grill to hold the inaugural Brisket and Bean Cook-Off. Over 90 judges including four VIP judges made the monumental decision on who would win the 2020 titles. The VIPs were Robson’s very own County Commissioner…