Posted on May 30, 2016 in Newsletter |
Never Forgetting
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.
A great Statue of Liberty stand high in New York Harbor. This is an emblem of the freedom that we as Americans enjoy. Many from other parts of the world long to see the great statue and enjoy the freedom of America. We are thank for the men and women that have sacrificed all that we might be free to have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The statue stand that we can be reminded that freedom is most certainly not free. There is another statue that stands across many churches in America. Unfortunately, we have become accustom and some think of it as a decoration and not an emblem. This statue is the Cross of Christ! That is where the sins of the world were paid and we might all be made free. As we never forget those that have sacrificed in time war for our earthly freedom, may we never forget the One that paid the sacrifice that we might have eternal freedom and life!
Posted on May 22, 2016 in Newsletter |
Christ is the example for which we strive to live our lives. After all, those that place their trust in Him are called Christians. The original meaning of Christian was to be a little Christ or Christ-like and this is the goal for all Christians. If this is the case then we must base our lives on His life! We should strive to do as He did and serve as He did! Jesus did the will of the Father and likewise, we too should do the will of the Father. When looking closely, we find marks of the life of Jesus that are foreign to the western mindset. He had no home nor did He have an income. He simply trusted the Father would provide His every need and Jesus focused on His service for God the Father. What is our focus on? Are we more concerned with the day’s activities than serving God? Are we to busy to allow God to show us His will? Decide today that you will focus on what God has in store! It will be a blessing!
Posted on Feb 21, 2016 in Newsletter |
Faith is best defined in the book of Hebrews. There in Hebrews 11, verse one says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Some take this verse and try to use it as a proof text that we blindly go through life. Even some others try to define faith by one having the knowledge that God can. This is a great thought but it is more than just knowledge in your head that He is able. Ability does not assure that it will be done only that He is able. Faith earnestly believes that not only God can but also that He will. God can do anything. He is able to do “abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Eph.3:20). Faith believes He will. So let me ask you, what about your faith? Do you believe God can or do you believe that God will? God is looking for those that will stand on a faith that God will
perform what He promised!
Posted on Jan 17, 2016 in Newsletter |
The human body is an amazing creation. God created this system to function as a unit. What we see is just the outer covering of skin, but the inside is what makes the body work. The organs, muscles and amazingly, the skeleton work together. God created the body so effectively that we pattern buildings after this masterpiece. Framing supports and other components are in the frame to use the functions of the building. All we see is a beautifully painted, carpeted, conditioned and lit room. When you peel away these components, the house, or the body, is not attractive. We cover some things that will never been seen on the outside. Jesus told the Pharisees that they were good on the outside, but the inside was the problem. Many people today can fool others with acting, talking, and walking like a Christian, but we cannot fool God! Make sure that Christianity is not just an outward facade for you. Make sure that you have on the inside what really matters, Jesus!
Posted on Dec 6, 2015 in Newsletter |
Is there not a cause? This is a question that David asked his brothers when he was bringing goods to them. They accused him of wanting to see the battle but he was sent for a purpose. I wonder what cause each of us has been sent to perform. We each have a duty before God to perform and it is imperative that we do just what we have been sent to do for God’s glory! We all know that David was sent to stand before the Philistines and slay to giant Goliath. What have we been sent to do for God? Are we to witness? Are we to be a prayer warrior? Are we to be a light to a lost and dying world? Are we to be salt? Each of these are commands of God that we are placed in the place we are and the time we are living. Many question why they are on earth, my answer is simple. We are to serve God with all our might! Are you serving Him today?
