Posted by Pastor Tracy –  September 14, 2017 on Inside His Grace Many years ago, I was driving home for the weekend from college. My contacts were irritating my eyes so bad, I had to pull off the interstate and park on the ramp. A police officer knocked on my window and said, “You can’t park here.… Read More »

Posted by Pastor Tracy –  August 31, 2017 on Inside His Grace There is only one way to go from the mountain top. It is into the next valley. As beautiful as everything looks from the peak, there are deep shadows and dangerous draws in the valley. King David remembered his boyhood days as a… Read More »

Posted by Pastor Tracy – August 23, 2017 on Inside His Grace When I was a college freshman, I did not follow Jesus. I did however attend a private Christian University. As a commuter, I attended chapel services because everything else closed down on campus. It was in chapel that I heard the gospel presented by Dr.… Read More »

Posted by Pastor Tracy on August 15, 2017 by Inside His Grace I have had the privilege of serving as a volunteer police chaplain for over twelve years. I currently serve with our local police department. While I serve our community, it is my desire to encourage and support the men and women who risk so… Read More »

Posted by Pastor Tracy – August 9, 2017 on Inside His Grace I need to confess. I like to think of myself as a leader. I like to think that I am a spiritual leader. I like to think that I follow Jesus and invite others to come along. The truth is I am often afraid.… Read More »

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace Several weeks ago, I had a teachable moment. I will spare you all the details. But what I came away with was the idea that Jesus was going to make me a “Fisher of men!” Okay, so I have been in vocational ministry for… Read More »

Love Is Inclusive Posted on July 17, 2017, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace Did you hear about the old cowboy who went on vacation in the big city? While there he visited a church. All he had were his old jeans, a western shirt, his cowboy boots and his cowboy hat and when… Read More »

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace We were sitting at the table discussing how to lead people through difficult decisions. I said, “You have to love them through it.” “What does loving someone through a difficult decision even look like?” he asked. So, I told him a story about Tim,… Read More »

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace Growing up, I always enjoyed working in the garden with my mom. I caught the love for growing things from her. Today, at 83, she still loves her flowers. This love of growing things, has led me to always be intrigued by Jesus’ teaching… Read More »

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Inside His Grace Let me ask you a question: Is being dissatisfied a good or a bad thing? It depends right? We should be content in the circumstances of this world (see Philippians 4:11-12). Yet we should never be satisfied with our spiritual life (see Philippians 3:12-14). Several years… Read More »