What is your legacy? Many evangelists have asked the jarring question, “Will anyone be in heaven because of you?” Scratch your head and think long and hard before answering. Sadly, for many followers of Jesus Christ the answer is, “I don’t think so.” But some leave an incredible legacy. I am an example of one […]
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Honoring our brother, James Tibbits
James Ray Tibbits, December 5, 1949 – December 17, 2016 James Ray Tibbits was a pastor. He didn’t pastor a large congregation; he didn’t preach every Sunday, he didn’t have an office at a church somewhere. But that didn’t stop James from being the pastor God wanted him to be. He loved God’s word and […]
What did you learn from your parents?
My parents taught me to be kind to everyone, and to have empathy and compassion. I’ve always had a soft heart for the underdog, the person who is disadvantaged, the one who is struggling, the individual that just seems to get bad breaks. I’ve had my share of heartache and things that I wish had […]
Holiday Season 2016
Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to be very wonderful times in weekly, rundown motels this year. Holidays are special anyway, aren’t they? But they can be even more special if you take a few hours to bless our less fortunate neighbors. This year, you can share in the blessings and hope that will happen in […]
Service with a Smile
It’s always great to serve at a MotelChurch service. The leaders are excellent, the volunteers selfless, the guests gracious and grateful. Besides, I like getting the opportunity to lead a discussion on God’s word, especially the Book of John that we’re going through currently. So, last weekend I got up early, Faye put the casserole we […]
Our Little Dog
Our little dog, Peanut, is dying. I know, that’s not a very uplifting thing to start with, but I’ve been thinking a lot about her and her little life and how much she means to our family. I have to be honest; I’ve shed a few tears over her recently. She’s a pretty special little […]
Girl Scouts Impact Lives
Among our many volunteers, it might surprise you to find gifted and caring kids serving too. Volunteers drive MotelChurch. From the first-timers who give their time to serve those in need to our exhausted leaders who give everything they have to God’s vision, everyone volunteers their time for something bigger than themselves. Kids are no […]
A life well lived
“At the end of the day Lord I pray I have a life that’s good.” Or, so states the song from TV’s Nashville. But there’s a difference between a life that is good and a life that does good. The first is about getting and the second is about giving. Horace Willard: A life well […]
The Power of One Another
Almost 25 years ago there was a film called, The Power of One and ten years later a song by the same title was the theme for Pokemon: The Movie 2000. Both suggest an answer to the lifelong question, “What can I do? I’m just one person.” We ask that question because, in our hearts, […]
Backpack to School 2016
Back to school brings mixed emotions. I remember how excited I was as a child when my mother would take me Back to School Shopping. Though I didn’t want to return to class, the new school supplies were a welcomed consolation. My parents were able to provide me with the tools I needed to succeed […]