The Local Church as a Place of Refuge.     Joseph Prince

The Local Church as a Place of Refuge                                     Joseph Prince The Old Testament cities of refuge reveal a beautiful picture of Christ as our protection.  The six cities were scattered across the land so a person could flee to the nearest one to take refuge.  It is a picture of the local church. The local… Continue reading The Local Church as a Place of Refuge.     Joseph Prince

Forgiveness will do nothing to change the past, but it can change your future. Ed Elliot

Forgiveness will do nothing to change the past, but it can change your future.                                  Ed Elliot Reconciliation isn’t based on one party apologizing to another.  It’s about choosing to walk in love even if the other person never apologizes. “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses… Continue reading Forgiveness will do nothing to change the past, but it can change your future. Ed Elliot

Good Morning!

We all say “Good Morning!” to others.   Do you know the meaning of “Good Morning?” G-Get up. O-Open your heart. O-Open your mind. D-Dedicate your day to God. M-Meditate on God’s word. O-Optimise your faith & hope. R-Rebuke all evils. N-Never doubt God’s love. I-Inspire someone. N-Nothing should scare you G-Go out with joy.… Continue reading Good Morning!

ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED

ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED Don’t bargain with God.  Be direct. Ask for what you need.  This isn’t a game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust?  If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? As bad as you are,… Continue reading ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED

Let God Shape Your Life

Let God Shape Your Life   So, roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives.  Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then;  you do now. As… Continue reading Let God Shape Your Life

Message for January 5, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

      Here we are already into the fifth day of 2020.       We are going to continue to see the goodness of God in a big way as we “Keep Moving Forward.”        The righteous keep moving forward and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.  Job 17:9        Don’t allow the past to stangant you in the… Continue reading Message for January 5, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

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I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS     By Longfellow

I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS                                                               By Longfellow The poem tells of the narrator’s despair, upon hearing Christmas bells during the American Civil War.   We need to remember what Christmas is all about during this modern time of our nation’s history. “God is not dead, nor does He sleep.”   “The Wrong shall fail,… Continue reading I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS     By Longfellow

THE COUNSEL OF THE LORD…

THE COUNSEL OF THE LORD… If I stop to think before I speak, I won’t have to worry about what I said.  Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. Therefore, To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all people, love. To every child,… Continue reading THE COUNSEL OF THE LORD…