Look Up!

We are living in days when the church as a whole and the individual believer must rise up with faith in our hearts, and the promises of God on our lips.  We exemplify authentic christianity when we praise our Savior and Lord, even during the hard times. The Bible tells us that, “God is not slow in keeping His promises, as some measure slowness.  He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish.”  (2 Peter 3:9).  May we all learn to claim Gods’ promises, and never give up, even when we feel like they are slow in coming to pass.  Be encouraged and keep looking up.  After all, the Word says, “All of God’s promises are yes, positive , and in the affirmative to you.”

In His Love,

Pastor John

Praise, Glorify, Order, and Reap

Psalms 50:23 states, “Whoever offers praise glorifies Me and to him who orders his conversation correctly, (with righteousness), I will show the mighty salvation of God.”

Oh be careful little tongue what you say, is definitely, and appropriate warning from and old children’s song for us today.  Let’s be careful that our conversations are filled with grace and encouragement and seasoned with the salt of God’s faithful word. so that we will be a blessing to the receiver.  We can choose to build up or tear down with our thoughts and words, as much or more so than anything else that we have to offer.  As the psalmist prayed,  ”Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight O Lord.”

I encourage you today to praise someone with your heart and mouth, and start by praising and glorifying  the Lord.

Love and Prayers

Pastor John

On Building Our Children

Deut. 6:6,7, tells us to impress these commandments on our children.  When times are tough we cry, “God give us men to match the mountain.  God says, “Here’s the building material.  I’m giving you children.”  Our children are to be developed into champions for God.  — “These commandments I give you today are to be upon your hearts.”  Parents be the Godly examples.  ”Impress them on your children.” Deliberately teach them Gods’ word daily.  ”Talk about the principles of God.  Your kids won’t catch truth by osmosis; you have to talk it and live it.  Watch for opportunities, because teachable moments come and go unannounced.  Seize the day and you will find that God is equipping you to build your children up into great young men and women of God.  Love your kids today and raise them up to the next level.

Pastor John