In Romans 1:16, Paul says: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Jesse Mathews I want to share some thoughts for a few moments about a family that I believe truly…

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him..” (James 1:2-5)…

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. “ (Psalm 121:1-2) Evelyn Williams Life isn’t easy when you are the only one making important decisions.  I have done a lot of praying for guidance since the economy has…

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. “  (Jeremiah 17:7) Dave Jackson We sing a song called “count Your blessings, name them one by one.” When is the last time you have done this? God has given us so many blessings from Jesus giving His life for…

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so,  I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”  (John 14:1-2 NKJV) Deb Jackson When asked about what we think of as blessings; we typically…

“The Lord bless you and keep you: The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: 26. The Lord lift up his face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) Melissa Mescher Counting My Blessings I just love this verse and the song I learned in my youth. I begin…

“Remembering without ceasing, your work of faith, and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God, and our Father.”  1 Thess. 1:3 (NKJV) Beverly Sonney God Does Not Forget In the movie, “A Christmas Story, little Ralphie’s father asked, “Did you get everything you wanted?” Little…

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”  (Proverbs 27:17) Sloan Scott In 8th grade we found out that we were getting a new track coach and I was not amused. We were getting an older man who had coached at least 30 years – how was he going to relate to a bunch…

“and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” ( Colossians 3:23) Jamie Hannah MY BLESSINGS This verse is how I try to find my blessings daily and pass it on to others.  My whole entire life has been to do everything with fervance and urgency.  If I take…

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:  And whoso trustesth in the Lord, happy is he..”  (Proverbs 16:20) Tommie Hannah   How often in my daily life do I think I am handling something good???  Only to find out that I have made a total mess.  Why did I make a mess of…