Posted on Aug 17, 2019 in Newsletter |
Accountability has been used for quite some time to ensure that people will perform a task at hand. This notion of accountability eliminates the time and effort that many will spend on unproductive material or any function that would be counteractive of the goal set. Many have used others to be an accountability partner. These partners will keep each other on track for a specific purpose or goal. This can be working out, eating healthy, reading, or many other uses. Can this be applied to our spiritual life? We have an accountability partner which does not need to ask if we have stayed on course, or faltered. This is the Holy Spirit of God within us and dwells in every believer. We will give an account before God. Be accountable, now, to God in every minute of every day!
Posted on Jul 28, 2019 in Newsletter |
Calendars are so important to us today. They have been made available in various ways. Some prefer the planner calendar. Others prefer the pocket calendar. There are many that prefer the digital calendar that can be synced across their various devices. With our calendars we can mark the important dates and events that are approaching such as birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or a special event. As we look at our calendar, we prepare for those events around the corner. There is one event that should be atop every calendar event because it is imminent! The return of our Lord and Savior could be today! We do not know the date or the time but we must be prepared for His return! I am excited as I think of how we could see Jesus today! How about you? Are looking forward to His return? Are you prepared for His return? Do you have room in your calendar for Him? Today is a wonderful day to make preparations and welcome Jesus into your life!
Posted on Jul 22, 2019 in Newsletter |
The book of Psalms, the songbook of the people of Israel! They sang the praises of the Lord. One of my personal favorites is the third verse of the third Psalm. “But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory and the lifter up of my head”! These wonderful words are a sweet reminder and encouragement that God is all we need! Discouragement is sure to arise in our life, and attacks will certainly be waged against us. It is when it seems that all is lost, we have a wonderful God to lift us. He is there to shield us! The world may rise against us and try to defeat us. The number of those that are against us may be innumerable! The armies of the world are waging war on the people of God! Our advantage are not our numbers, our intelligence or our strategy! Our advantage is God! Encourage yourself today in the Lord!
Posted on Jul 21, 2019 in Newsletter |
May I ask you a personal question? What have your recent studies involved? We all have interests and subjects that spark conversation in our lives. Many can speak about the latest trades and statistics of the popular sports teams and figures. Others may speak about the hot topics of the political realm with fervency and passion! There are some that can inform you of the news of the pop culture icons. These are all subjects in which people take interest and study in order to speak about them. They speak in reference to them for hours! Radio and television stations are dedicated to speak about these subjects! May I ask another question? How long are your conversations concerning God’s Word? Are you as comfortable talking about God’s Word as you are about pop culture, politics or news? Can we speak about God’s Word as long as we do about the things of this world? A gentle reminder that God’s Word states: “study to show thyself approved”.
Posted on Jul 15, 2019 in Newsletter |
Have you ever been in great need of some rest and relaxation? Remember the old saying, “no rest for the weary”? A verse in Mark has helped me. Jesus speaks to His disciples and tells them to come and rest a while. The rest of the verse states that they didn’t have time to eat. We find ourselves involved in so much that we fill our time with stuff. At times, we fill our time with ministry. But if we fail to keep time to feed our spirit we awaken to find ourselves spiritually drained. We have all been guilty at one time or another to think we are too important to slow down. The truth is God given us permission to rest. Jesus Himself calls us to rest in Him. But the enemy that we are faced with will fill your time with many things. This attempt is to distract us from what is really important. Take a moment to rest with your Savior! Talk to Him in leisure. Then you will find that your sleep will be sweet.
