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Dear friends, I was just doing a perusal of my book shelf looking for this title, “Running on Empty!” Empty as an adjective means containing nothing, depleted or not occupied. We all understand that it would take a miracle for a car to run without any fuel. Thus we check our gas gauge to see…
Dear friends, “Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this” Are you a thankful person? King David said that he praised the Lord 7 times a day. Gratitude must be one of the healthiest human emotions that one can experience in this fallen world. Webster says that…
Dear Church Family, If you woke up and glanced at the front page of the New York Times on June 25, 1927, you would have seen articles about Harvard beating Yale in a boat race, significant political events in China and even an article about the famed aviator Colonel Charles Lindbergh. You also would have…
Dear friends, How many expectations are there going into marriage – can you count that high? Do those of you who have children, “expect” anything from them? How about you grandparents – any hopes and dreams for your grandchildren? What does God expect from you? The question is not new and God’s answer to that…
Two weeks ago I mentioned my propensity for misplacing items like my car keys, glasses, wallet, and phone. Sad but true, I do tend to leave these important items lying about in random places and then cannot find them afterwards. My excuse is that I can’t be bothered with trivia when my brain is working…
Dear Church Family, I see tents on the freshly cut grass. Hmm…what must that mean? I think I know — it’s time for the Church Picnic! Better take a lint brush to your Hawaiian shirt! Sunday is the day to wear it. Lots of work and planning has gone into this picnic. As we’ve said,…
Dear Church Family, Mystery Man #1 Yesterday I walked around a corner in the Cupertino Community Center and there I stood, face to face, with a mystery man. We locked eyes. He smiled. I waved “hello” and then walked to a bench to write a text message. Then “Johnson” (that’s his name) ran up and…
Dear Church Family, Lately, every time I turn around, I see and hear about stars. For example, Ethan, Caroline and I just saw the new Star Wars movie. Every song I hear on Pandora Internet Radio references stars falling and twinkling. I even tested this “star phenomenon” and opened up a magazine on my desk…
Dear Valley Church Family, I was driving through the Costco parking lot earlier this week and saw this license plate pictured below. Can you read it? Here’s a close-up. Yes, it says “VLOVEULORD” with “got Jesus?” on the frame. And do V ever! God, our Heavenly Benefactor, has given “Vus” (I couldn’t resist) everything in…
Dear Church Family, What a week it’s been! On Sunday we celebrated King Jesus’ death and resurrection with music, Scripture, food, pictures and animals. On Tuesday, our long-awaited Alpha Course began. We had a diverse group of visitors because you prayed and invited people to learn about Christianity. We had plenty of food and beautiful…