By Pastor Ron Tipton I spent most of the morning in Venice at my dermatologist as they did a Moh surgery for some skin cancer on my hand. I have joked that this is my new weight loss pain – “a bite at a time”. So how did I end up here? Well, I went to the… Continue Reading Decisions Are Always Made – Even If You Don’t Make Them Yourself
from Pastor Ron Tipton: Amy and I voted today (dropped off our ballots) for the 2024 election. Since that is done, I wish I could opt out of all the election ads, signs, texts, media takes and poll predictions! It is overwhelming, and the deceit and outright lies — as well as the mudslinging and… Continue Reading Truth Over Tolerance
Last month I received many “happy birthday” wishes. I was serenaded at Olive Garden by an impromptu group of our ladies, I received a call from our widows group and received many cards, notes and Facebook posts. I have tried to give my birthday away so I can remain the same age, but to no… Continue Reading Perception vs. reality
This coming Sunday we will celebrate Communion, or the Lord’s Supper. As I reflect on the sermon from last Sunday, I am reminded once again it is a celebration — not a reenactment – that we will have. Continue Reading Celebration. Not reenactment.
Walking through this past week has taught me something, but let me set the stage first. I missed this morning’s service (actually joined online) because I was sick. I had also been exposed to COVID recently, but when I tested it came back negative. I had symptoms (fever, aches, cough, fatigue head and chest congestion)… Continue Reading The cure for what ails the heart
