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 […]
Stories
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 […]
Summer of Love
Summer Powers owns a highly successful hair salon in Orange County. She is one of the most creative people I have ever met. Her house is amazing, she has a style all her own, and she says the most interesting things. A year or so ago a friend got Summer involved in Motel Church and […]
Jimmy’s Baptism at MotelChurch
One of the coolest things about Motel Church is when a member decides to get baptized. We don’t go to a traditional church and baptize them there. No, we throw a celebration and baptize them right in the motel pool. It becomes quite a party as guests invite their friends and people cheer with each […]
A Blanket and a Smile
“There is nothing I have that God can use.” Have you ever thought that? If you have, you’re not alone. Many of us are often filled with self-doubt. We think what we have is not enough. (Sometimes we think that WE are not enough either.) Hopefully, after reading this story, you’ll realize that we all […]