Jim Mann Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people…
Tag: Pastor’s Corner
Religion, January 2018
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann The author of the Book of Hebrews says, “Consider him [Jesus] …so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:3, NIV).” That second verb is very descriptive: it literally means “to release.” The idea is that weariness can cause us to “let go” and “lose a grip” on our…
Religion, December 2017
Pastors Corner
Jim Mann By the time you read this you’ll have been in the attic several times to retrieve your Christmas decorations. The tree will be trimmed, the lights hung…everything will be just right for your celebration. At my house we have a yearly tradition around Christmas time. It’s the tradition of finding Jesus. I…
Religion, November 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Jim Mann “Tradition,” Elbert Hubbard once said, is “a clock that tells you what time it was.” Of course there’s no better season to remember years gone by than at the holidays. Thanksgiving is coming and Christmas isn’t far behind. Tastes, smells, songs…they all vividly bring back those wonderful memories we carry with us.…
Religion, October 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann Arbeit, trabajo, travail…work. The daily grind, the 9 to 5, the salt mines…work. What’s the feeling you get when you hear that word? Does it excite you—get your adrenaline pumping? Or do you get a knot in your stomach? Are you glad to be retired? Whether you have retired or are still clocking…
Religion, September 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:40, NIV) Perhaps the most famous underdog victory in history—young David eschewed King Saul’s armor and sword…
Religion, August 2017
Pastors Corner
Jim Mann You’ve probably read about the Transfiguration; Peter was with Jesus on top of a mountain when “…the appearance of his [Jesus’] face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning” and “Moses and Elijah appeared in glorious splendor.” It was an amazing moment, and Peter didn’t want to leave.…
Religion, July 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann Last month was graduation time, a time for sage advice from renowned speakers. But I was thinking Everything You Really Need to Know, You Learned in Kindergarten. 1. Listen to the teacher: her job is to teach, protect us and keep us from eating the glue. 2. Pay attention in class: if we…
Religion, June 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Christine Mann “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 2:00 in…
Religion, May 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’”” (Luke…