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July 2, 2021
We have a lot of work to do yet. We need to always be sharing the name who has delivered us, Jesus. Just today, I came across a young girl that I could tell needed to smile. I had a kind word for her, she smiled and what a wonderful smile she had. That was Jesus at work. Now is the time to reach...
humilityJuly 1, 2021
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility coun...
sufferingJune 30, 2021
I want to stay with Paul in Philippians because I think it’s important to understand how he was using his imprisonments as an advantage to further the message of Christ. “so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righte...
living-for-christJune 29, 2021
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Philippians 1:21 Are you living “in Christ”? What I mean is that are you living for the pleasure and joys of the flesh that this world offers or are you living as a servant of Christ. What do we really have to loose as Christians? Nothing in this...
gospel-sharingJune 28, 2021
Hope y’all had a good weekend, I wanted to touch on a something this morning that has been with me the last few days. It’s a thought centering around my own sharing of the gospel and the sharing I receive from others. More specifically who “should and shouldn’t be sharing”? “Some indeed preach Ch...
faithJune 25, 2021
As I sit here watching the sun come up this morning, I can help but marvel at the beauty God has made. How do I know he made it? Well, I have faith that he did. It’s the same faith that I have in Him that allows me to grow closer to Him. You see, developing a love for God is a little more challen...
loveJune 24, 2021
So, we’ve been talking about seeking balance in our lives and our relationships with God by showing compassion and serving others. What’s interesting though, is this has me circling back to our discussion of the “Golden Rule” and how that affects our relationship with other and our relationship w...
compassionJune 23, 2021
I was talking to one of you yesterday about the days writing I sent out. I always appreciate a good conversation around the messages I send out. Especially when they hit home and are appreciated. I genuinely cherish each of you and love the exchanges. “When two or more are gathered” right!? Anyho...
balanceJune 22, 2021
Ever thought about what it mean to have a good balance in you life? Have you ever sought to find it? I’m talking about when we starve ourselves from God’s word and the things He designed for us to utilize our lives for. We too often replace those things with short term, self-fulfilling solutions...
prideJune 21, 2021
I had a great conversation recently with one of my friends and we were discussing times when we feel like “we got this” and we believe in our own selves and stop relying on God. You see this is caused by or led by Pride, the first sin. Pride tells us that we can do what want and we are enamored w...
waitingJune 18, 2021
I wanted to send you into the weekend thinking about something…You ever feel like your waiting for God’s plan for you? I sure do, but what if all this waiting isn’t really us waiting for God but rather Him waiting for us? What I am getting at is who is actually doing the waiting? We may think it’...
graceJune 17, 2021
So, I’ve been reading and writing about how we need to try and live like Jesus would etc. As kids we were taught the Golden Rule (Jesus’ rule) threat others the way we want to be treated. Great idea, not so easy to do. Just yesterday, the clown with no trailer lights going 17 miles an hour in a 4...
salvationJune 16, 2021
Let me start this morning by saying I am sorry for being so late yesterday. I literally finished writing early, got some coffee and started my day and completely forgot to send out the message…I know, it’s happening. Ha! Anyhow, my bad. “"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they...
listeningJune 15, 2021
These days, it’s easy to be valued for your opinion. Everyone wants to be an Instagram influencer or a popular Facebook friend. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, we do need to take a step back and think. Are we trying to be so loud that we’re missing opportunities to listen?Je...
graceJune 14, 2021
“And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."”John 8:7 In a world where opinions can go viral minutes after they’re posted, and social media debates go from zero to 100 in a hot second, it’s wise to re...
honoring-othersJune 12, 2021
You ever think about what it means when we treat others the way we want to be treated? I think what it means, other than love your brother, is to honor what God has made. Honor isn’t a new idea. In fact, it is actually a key component in the scripture we read. God created each one of us, and ever...
sin-guiltJune 10, 2021
You ever get the feeling sometimes that when we sin, that God has left you? Like the feeling you had when you were a kid and you got in trouble with your parents and they punished you and during that moment you felt like they have left you? I have for sure. But the thing is, that feeling that our...
surrenderJune 9, 2021
“Quit driving, give God have the wheel!”Look, I’ve talked about this many times before, but God continues to show me time and time again that He is in control, not me. No matter how many times I pray for something to happen or I try and drive a situation in my life the way I HAVE IT PLANNED, God...
gods-planJune 8, 2021
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”Jeremiah 29:7 God didn’t put you where you are by mistake. He doesn’t make mistakes. When we believe in our hearts God is good and that His though...
peaceJune 7, 2021
So, In my daily prayer with God I’d say the number one thing I ask for is peace. Not much of anything matters to me as much as a sense of peace and serenity that only God can give me. You see, like most everyone, I too have seen some hard times. Heck, I’m sure they may be some more during my eart...
prideJune 4, 2021
So, I was looking back at some things I have been reading and some things I have written when I came across an article I wrote about a couple of years ago. I was prompted as I spent some time yesterday at the Georgia National Cemetery visiting my dad and the other fallen heroes. The headstones we...
perseveranceJune 3, 2021
Over the hump and headed to the weekend, let’s finish this lesson in James. “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”James 1:12 As we’ve talked about staying true to our f...
wisdomJune 2, 2021
Alright, so you are probably asking yourself, after yesterday’s message, “how exactly am I supposed to stay rejoicing during these hard times?” Well, I hear you and I get it. James is telling us to rejoice during our times of struggle because this faith produces perseverance. The Bible teaches us...
trialsJune 1, 2021
Going to be a short week with the Holiday yesterday and I hope everyone took a minute to reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen men and women of the armed services. Heroes indeed. So over the weekend Valerie was telling me about a friend who was going trough some tough times. Specifically, her br...