Leave No Man Behind

We honored our veterans at church on November 13th - thanking those present and those who have passed on for the service they gave to our country.  One of our very own --  Michael Dixon, an army veteran, delivered a powerful message about putting on the Whole Armor of God.  Before the message there was a mention of the mantra that is upheld among those serving in the military.  The Airman's Creed:  “I will never leave an airman behind;"   the Soldier's Creed: “I will never

The Least of These

If we have shelter, if we have food, if we have clothing, if we have drink, if we have a reasonable measure of health, we should be thankful.

How often do we see members of the homeless community and truly look into their eyes?  Do you ever wonder what their stories are?  Are they grouped within your mind as lazy people who do not deserve your attention?  Do we shrug them off as invisable? Do we really "see" them in our daily goings and comings.  I wondered about the differ

We Sing Thanks

Nothing gets into the soul of the season like music. It calms the soul, sets the tone, and reminds us of what we are celebrating.

Being thankful for all that the Lord God has done sometimes escapes us. We get caught up in the cares of the world, the stresses of the world, the blessings seemingly coming from the world. 

Luke 17:11-19 tells us the story of the 10 lepers...... outcasts from the public because they were infected with leprosy. They saw Jesus coming and pleaded wi

Blessed - The Batitudes of Christ

Gospel of Matthew 5:3-10

Sometimes we become discouraged in life. Thanksgiving is a time to that we focus upon giving thanks, though we should be thankful throughout the year.  Jesus gave us a list of reasons and reassurance for encouragement - even in the midst of the storm. This list is not exhaustive.  The Word of God has a wealth of  encouragement, reminding us to keep our focus on God. 

Remember these lines of comfort, then comfort others with this knowledge.

Praying and Thanksgiving for Others!

When you give thanks, remember to be grateful, and to PRAY for those who are hurting.   

Our dig deeper challenge is to reach out to those who need you. Be sensitive and listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes the need is not so obvious. Please share thoughts about other situations that people  may be  experiencing that might make the holidays bring sadness.  Post them below so that we can all pray! Remember those who may be hurting during this season. Pray for