The Pastor’s Heart 6/24/2016

You’ve probably read a lot about the heat over the last few days – triple digits, heat advisory, heat index, etc.  It almost makes a body thirsty just writing about it.  It’s a given that one of several very important ways to deal with the heat is to stay well hydrated.  In other words, plenty…

The Pastor’s Heart 6/10/2016

I came across an interesting story this week that hit home with me.  It goes like this: while checking his bags at the airport, a traveler became indignant, rude, and belligerent with the employee who handled luggage.  For several minutes he belittled the young man and criticized his every move.  Surprisingly, the curbside porter didn’t…

The Pastor’s Heart 6/3/2016

I’m sure you’ve heard the statement, “You can learn from your mistakes,” or something to that effect.  Quite often learning from a mistake is painful.  But for me, this time it wasn’t; it was a blessed lesson.  A week or so ago I was in touch with one of our members who was facing a…