From Our Pastor

Comparison can be the thief of joy

November 2020 Hello Everyone, A white Post-it® note has been on my desk for many months. On this note I wrote “Comparison is the thief of joy.” This quote was said by President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and someone said it, or I saw it somewhere. It seems that Theodore Roosevelt was someone who viewed life … Read more

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There is a time for everything

October 2020 Ecclesiastes 3 is a beautiful piece of scripture poetry. Several passages in this book seem to suggest it was written by King Solomon. At an elderly age and with his life largely behind him the author looks at life from birth to death and beyond. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “There is a time for … Read more

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My sincere apologies

September 2020 Greetings All, Late in May my article for this newsletter included information about a situation that happened and resulted with someone coming to the Mora church requesting assistance. My newsletter article was written from my perspective at the time. Writing from my perspective I neglected to consider the impact to others. In the … Read more

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How do we deal with change?

August 2020 John F. Kennedy said “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” There is always change around us: from the change of seasons to the change of our age and looks and so much more. The year 2020 has … Read more

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Lord, give me the words I need

July 2020 So, I am wondering what should be included in a newsletter article from a pastor when the news isn’t all good. In addition to the news not being all good neither is the mood of the pastor. Well, I will start with prayer. Oh God, I don’t have the words today. Please give … Read more

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