What a Wonderful Opportunity
A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Psalm 122:1 What a wonderful opportunity we have before us this week! First, a word of thanks is fitting. So many people have put in a great deal of effort preparing for this week of Vacation Bible School. So much goes on behind the scenes. Many faithful folks have given of their time and exercised their talents to do all the things needed for this week to be a blessing to all who attend. They don’t do this for recognition but because they truly love to serve. God sees and He will remember...
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But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Isaiah 64:6 We hear this saying so many times, “surely God won’t punish a good person eternally will He?” Usually, this statement is made as some type of defense for one who is unfaithful or caught up in some man made religion. First of all, good is a relative term. What you might determine as good very possibly won’t be seen as good in my eyes. For example, a farmer may look at a tractor, and based on his needs might feel it...
Read MoreWhere Are Saved People Found?
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. Revelation 5:9 The old saying “birds of a feather flock together” is one of the most accurate. It has been my observation that we naturally gravitate to those with whom we share an interest and or goals. The places and people we associate ourselves with voluntarily often define us. For example, starting this Friday, high school stadiums will be filled with those involved with...
Read MoreSo Much Knowledge To Be Gained
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 2 Timothy 2:15-16 Coming off a week of wonderful lessons from God’s Word and outstanding fellowship with those of like precious faith, I still find myself impressed with how much knowledge can still be gained. The Bible, throughout its pages, commands us to dedicate ourselves to study. Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path”. This passage pleads...
Read MoreOur Legacy
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Psalm 112:1-3 Lord willing, tomorrow our nation will observe President’ Day. According to the U.S. Government, the third Monday of February is set aside to observe George Washington’s birthday and increasingly became an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We celebrate these men...
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