The Holy “In Between”

  …..a time to be born and a time to die (Ecclesistes 3:2) Seasons. I can’t think of any two seasons that are more different than the ones listed for today. A time to be born and a time to day. People who celebrate new life and people who celebrate past life. Those who are …

Seasons

  There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Life is full of seasons. Of course we have the four seasons of fall, winter, spring and summer. However, there are other seasons through which we journey. For some, it is a season of new adjustments. The …

Battling Satan

  Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4) Jesus was in the wilderness when satan approached Him and began to tempt Him. Knowing Jesus was hungry, satan challenged Him with the first temptation. He told Jesus to …

Be Ready

  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 3:2) With everything we read in the newspapers, or see on the news, or hear on the radio, or see on the internet, there is one question that is asked a lot. “Do you think we are in the last days?” The question is …

Memorial Day

  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) Freedom. We think about it this time of the year when we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of this country. Those who were committed to giving all so we can be a part of this …

Sunday Thoughts

  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (Galatians 5:22) May we think of Freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. (Peter Marshall) Have a great Sunday everyone! Until tomorrow… Peace and Blessings… Johnny

See the Cross

  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Our last hymn for this week is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts (1707). One of the songs that is sung the most …

God Is Faithful

  “Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.” (Psalm 119:90) Our next to last hymn of faith for this week is another one of my favorites, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” byThomas Chisholm (1923). If there is one thing we can count on in life, it is the faithfulness of …

God Our Fortress

  God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Our next hymn for the week is “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” by Martin Luther (c. 1528) In times of trouble, or when we are struggling and afraid, we all need a place to which we run. We all need …

God Our Joy

  These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (John 15:11) Our third hymn for this week is “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”, by Robert Robinson (1757). This hymn is hymn that shares with us what the source of …