I finally called my friend, Van, yesterday!
Van and I were best friends in high school, though I’m not sure what year I met him and we started hanging around each other. Continue reading
Hope
Quit stealing…
Listen to this, you who rob the poor and trample down the needy! Amos 8:4
Last time the subject was on being a thief.
After meditating on God’s word a bit more I realized it is more than stealing someone’s blessing by denying their giving; it is also about stealing their encouragement, happiness, hope, and joy. Continue reading
2012 – The Hype and the Hope
The end of time is on the mind of quite a few people.
This is a very recent Facebook status: “By everything that is happening in this world these days, I believe the world is coming to an end soon, just my personal belief!! The good Lord is coming.”
It was followed up with this comment: Continue reading
He still cares!
I may be a strong Christian but I have my moments of doubt when it seems as if God is a dream, a figment of my imagination.
At those times it seems He is so far from me and I from Him.
My prayers seem to go unanswered and my life is in despair. Continue reading
Assurance Insurance
Last night an insurance sales lady stopped by and after a few minutes of idle chit-chat, we got down to business.
During the presentation she showed a list of names of those in the area that have insurance with her company.
Linda noticed one name and said, “She died in July!” Continue reading
A Place Called Hope!
Everyone needs hope!
Everyone hopes for a something different.
Someone may be hoping for the next week to go quickly so they can go on vacation.
Another may hope for more money, while someone else is hoping the chemotherapy works. Continue reading
Your Pessimistic Enemy
Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies, Deut 28:47-48
It has been said, “What angers you, controls you!”
Anger is an enemy; as is fear, discouragement, hatred, bigotry, anxiety, and hopelessness. Continue reading
Touching Lives – Part 1
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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim |
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| Good Morning! This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. |
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Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send and who will go for Us?”
Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isa 6:8
Last week a young woman, pastor’s wife, and new mother was killed in a car accident.
I didn’t know her but Mary, one of the ladies from my summer church camp, sent out an email about it.
I found it sad and I prayed. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 