Pastor Ernie's  Message 

Distracted Driving? Distracted Living?

    We have all heard a lot lately about distracted driving. Mostly about people talking or texting while driving. Or how about people driving with a pet in their lap, putting on makeup or many other things

     As dangerous as distracted driving is there are more dangerous distractions. We can become so distracted by doing life that we forgot what is really important.

Luke 10:39-42 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

    Mary chose to put Jesus first while Martha was distracted by life. Life is shorter than any of think and we all need to put aside distractions and keep focused on what is important. Eternity is a long long time.

    I hope and pray that this will be a better year for everyone, Pastor Ernie.