Pastor’s Pen
This weekend, America will pause to remember those heroic soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This holiday known as Memorial Day originated by a group of men that desired to remember and decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. This began just a few short years after the wars ends and was known as Decoration Day. It was not until 1971 that the holiday was set aside to honor the brave soldiers that had fallen in all American wars. I thank God that I am privileged to be an American and enjoy the blessing of living in these United States of America! We are even more blessed to have the honor and privilege to worship God today. The God that sent His Son to die on the cruel cross of Calvary for you and I. Today we remember the sacrifice of soldiers in service that has given freedom in this country, as well as the great sacrifice that has produced everlasting life! Thank you Lord!
Pastor’s Pen
Have you ever endured a storm? Have you ever lost power in a storm? Have you ever looked across the street and wondered why your neighbor has power? Most likely, it is because they have a source of power on the inside that does not depend on the outside circumstances! The tempest comes and knocks out the power or the delivery system of the power. But if you do not need the outside source you need not worry about the storm! Our body is the temple of God and that means we have a power on the inside that does not depend on what is going on around us! Remember that we have a power inside that will take us through the storm! We have a power that will keep the lights burning in the night time! We have a power that will turn the heat on in the cold! That power is a gift from heaven directly from the Father. Like the song writer said, “I have a source!”