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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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 […]
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, […]
A Cure for the Summertime Blues
Despite the famous song title, there sure is a cure for the end of Summer blues. No matter what is going on in your life, when you do something for someone else, your problems begin to fade into the background. Mental health professionals call this a sense of “otherness.” It’s when you have a realization […]
9 Surprising Ways to Serve at MotelChurch
Most volunteers only experience MotelChurch on the weekends during our worship services. They never see the massive effort it takes to ensure these life-changing services consistently occur each weekend. You may be surprised to find out that it’s all done by a tiny group of volunteers on a big mission from God. But more on […]
How to move from successful to significant
The secret to making a difference Many people, if asked, would admit that they want to make a difference. Regretfully, for most people in our society, that means they just want to be successful in work, make the big bucks, buy luxury cars, and go on expensive vacations. I hate to break it to you – […]