For Such a Time as This
The Question is: What Are You Going to Do About It? It’s Independence Day 2024. This is when we in America celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, it was adopted unanimously by the 56 delegates who later became known as the nation’s founding fathers. This declaration explains to the […]
There’s Too Much to Do and Not Enough Time to Do It
This is Where Delegation Comes in Having too much to do and not enough time to do it is a common situation. This is especially true for people in construction. Chasing my tail and trying to keep up is a good description of how this past week was for me. There were four different construction […]
God’s Patience with Us Has a Limit
I Would Recommend Not Pushing It Pastor Lisa shared with us that her husband Brian is very patient, however, he has a word that he uses when he has reached his limit. When this word comes out of his mouth, people are caught off guard and are a little surprised. This word is…are you ready […]
What are the Three Ways Heat Moves?
It’s Important to Know This Because Your Money Can Move with It It’s that time of the year again; temperatures on the thermometer are creeping near the 100-degree mark. This raises the issue of keeping the heat outside and the cool air inside. This issue is even more relevant if you live in a home […]
What Would We Do Without Dads?
Nothing…Because We Wouldn’t Even Be Here That’s right. We wouldn’t have been born without a father. But just being a father doesn’t mean we’re good at it. Being a good father is a big job. This past Sunday was Father’s Day, so it only makes sense that this was the focus of Pastor Lisa’s message. […]
How Deep Can a Rut Get?
Pretty Deep When the Bottom is Mud It’s been a few months since Tony pulled his stunt leaving Gene high and dry without any notice. Gene moved on…what else could he do? Gene replaced Tony with Darin. Darin is less experienced, but at least he has shown up so far. Of course, this may be […]
VBS – What a Great Place to Share the Message of Salvation
Salvation, What Does That Mean? VBS is a common acronym used for Vacation Bible School. Many of us grew up going to VBS and have good memories from it. Vacation Bible School can be traced back to Hopedale, Illinois in 1894. Sunday School teacher D. T. Miles was a public-school teacher. She felt limited by […]
The Hits Just Keep on Coming
And the Rut Just Keeps Getting Deeper It’s Sunday afternoon and after getting home from church, Gene is back at his desk (the dining table) working on the third construction bid. He would rather be watching the NASCAR race, but there’s just not enough time for both. Some people would say that getting three of […]
Be Who God Made You To Be
Don’t Be Afraid to Witness Boldly God made each and every one of us exactly how He wanted us to be. We are unique and different and have skills that are specific to us. It’s up to us to be willing to use our skills the way they were intended. As a Christian, it can […]
A Blueprint for Building a Better Business
You Need a Plan if You’re Going to Build a Successful Business. STUCK IN A RUT It was late on a Saturday night and Gene was sitting at his desk in his home office (otherwise known as a dining table). This was the office of his construction company. He was working to get at least […]