lee@westshorecommunitychurch.org

Been a full time resident of Big Arm, Montana since 2013. Married with two children and three grandchildren. Love the Big Sky Country and its people!

“You Only Live Twice”

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  Pastor Joseph P. Sugrue You only live twice:  You only live twice: (parable of the net) “Under very strange influences and forces are we passing onwards; by hopes and ambitions, by sickness and watching, by anguish and mirth, by the forlorn remembrance of a happy past and the sad forecasting of the future, by … Read more

“The Absence of Thanks”

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The Absence of Thanks ARLENE PELLICANE “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him — and he was a Samaritan.” Luke 17:15-16 (NIV) It was a typical scene at a kids’ birthday party. Boys and girls lined up for … Read more

“What Have We Become?” 6-29-19

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I have not written a post for quite some time.  Not wanting to throw just anything out there has caused me to step back until a thought or two lingers. I just finished doing a little touch-up painting this afternoon.  I was using one of those inexpensive (cheap) foam paintbrushes. When it came time to … Read more

“Noah and the Flood”

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Since we have been in the Origins series that has concentrated on Noah and the flood, I have taken the liberty to copy the following (over 10,000 views and counting) to dig a little deeper into the meaning of the flood and who God is. Noah and the Flood What if the most important question … Read more

“Funny The Way God Works” 5-2-19

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Funny the way God works in our lives! One day I’ll read a daily devotional, then my Bible app will contain something that follows up with what I read. Later that week, a lesson at church will be directly related to both. For example: The lesson last Sunday was “Death Comes.” Adam and Eve experience … Read more

“Dead” 4-21-19

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Happy Resurrection Sunday!  “He Has Risen!” Dead!    I was there.   I saw I heard.  They nailed Him to a cross.  I heard Him say, “Father, forgive them.”  Then, He said, “My God, why have you forsaken me?”  I remembered that from a Psalm.    The day was so long, so dark, such agony.  His … Read more

“The Savior” 4-16-19

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The Savior God, Creator of heaven and earth, Became a man by infant birth. His reason was to show His love, In ways He could not from above. His love He showed through healing hands; Hands that made blind eyes to see; Hands that set the captive free. Healing hands, but now we see, Hands … Read more

Triumphal Entry: What You NEVER KNEW about Jesus and the Donkey! 4-13-19

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Triumphal Entry: What You NEVER KNEW about Jesus and the Donkey! Roger Barrier – FOUNDER, PREACH IT, TEACH IT Dr. Roger Barrier, founder of Preach It, Teach It, is a well-known author and sought-after conference speaker. Roger has taught thousands of pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders in 32 countries worldwide. read more about Roger God never … Read more

“Growing Together” 4-5-19

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Yes, we seem to be growing in numbers which is great.  Better yet, we are growing spiritually.  People caring for one another and praying for others.  A Monday morning bible study that is flourishing.  Monthly Sunday morning prayer breakfasts. The beginning of a monthly Saturday morning men’s breakfast. A music ministry on the rise.  What … Read more

Persecution and Tribulation – 3-27-19

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Last Sunday Pastor Lee led us to start considering the idea of persecution:  the definition, aspects, and even benefits of it.  Today I’d like to wrap those thoughts into the bigger picture known as tribulation. Tribulation includes all sorts of problems, from undeserved (but necessary) persecution through the nudges of guidance (“Drop kick me, Jesus…”) … Read more