The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Cost vs RewardMay 5, 2026 Have you ever been asked or decided to change something in your life? Change is not easy. Most people are open to new ideas only when the cost (what I must pay or give) of the idea is lower than the reward. Humans are biologically and Continue Reading…
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Integrity vs. Reputation
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Integrity vs. ReputationApril 28, 2026 Have you ever had someone lie to you before? As much as we might say that honesty is important to us, as many as 75% of our population lies between 1 and 2 times per day. Now many of these lies are “white lies” to protect Continue Reading…
Life in Community
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Life in CommunityApril 21, 2026 We live in a world that is increasingly focused on the individual. In the past, media and advertisements generally delivered one message for a mass audience. But technology has allowed marketing to advance much further to be individualized based on a very detailed understanding of every Continue Reading…
Gifts that Last a Lifetime
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Gifts that Last a LifetimeApril 7, 2026 Every individual possesses a unique set of abilities and a blend of innate talents that shape how we interact with the world. From the analytical mind that untangles complex problems to the empathetic heart that offers comfort without a word, these capacities represent more Continue Reading…
Finding What is Lost
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Finding What is LostMarch 31, 2026 When we speak of Easter, many times what comes to mind is colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, jellybeans and one of my favorites, the yellow peep chicks. Growing up in New England, Easter marked the beginning of spring, the blooming of all the flowers and trees Continue Reading…
The Human Condition
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: The Human ConditionMarch 17, 2026 Life can be challenging at times. Many of us try to live a good life and do the right thing, but we live in a world where that can be very difficult. Sometimes we are put in situations where making the right choice is good for Continue Reading…
A Different Kind of King
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: A Different Kind of KingMarch 10, 2026 Have you ever been in a situation where you found it difficult to understand someone’s decisions? One of the things that I learned early on in my business life is that if you want to understand why people make certain decisions, you need to Continue Reading…
Make a Difference
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Make a DifferenceMarch 3, 2026 Have you ever had a situation in your life where you helped someone, and it made a difference in their life? How did that make you feel? For many, helping others produces what is called a “helper’s high” which is a physical change in our state Continue Reading…
Nehemiah – With God all Things are Possible
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Nehemiah – With God all Things are PossibleJanuary 27, 2026 Have you ever had a task or project you needed to accomplish that seemed impossible? I know sometimes when I am faced with a difficult or large task, it is easy to put it off for another day because the effort Continue Reading…
I am the Way – Part 1
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: I am the Way – Part 1January 13, 2026 Change is difficult. Not only is it difficult for us today, but it has been a major issue the human race has been wrestling with since the beginning of time. When we get comfortable with something, our brain conserves energy by automating Continue Reading…