I have experienced the power of prayer firsthand. I know what it is like to be prayed for and I know what it is to pray for another.
The Bible says so much about prayer. Prayer is first mentioned in Genesis chapter 20 where Abimelech is told that Abram will pray for him. Continue reading
Linda and me on our wedding day in May 1979.
My teenage years were quit tumultuous. My parents got divorced, mom and I had to move from the old neighborhood into some apartments, and I lost touch with the neighborhood kids.
Even when all of us ended up in the same high school, that camaraderie we once had was gone. Continue reading
Steve on the right, and me on the left around 1976.
I’ve had many friends over the years. I remember the neighborhood kids Lil’ Pat, Johnny, Stevie, and Rusty. When I entered first grade and there were even more kids.
My best friend in 1st grade was Jack. I don’t remember his last name at all – just Jack. Continue reading
It made for a good laugh in church last night and, as Brother Don said, we needed a laugh.
We have been studying in Ephesians for the past couple of months and have made it to the last chapter and the armor of God. Continue reading
It’s over!
Finally!
It seems like I’ve been watching political ads and rhetoric for the last two years.
But now it’s over! What has been done is done. There is no turning back – only moving forward.
You may be happy today or you may not. You may be optimistic about America’s future or you may be pessimistic about things. Continue reading
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thess 5:16-18
I realized something Monday night as I was lying in bed. When it dawned on me, I was very disappointed with myself.
One of the last things I do when I get ready to go to sleep is pray; Continue reading
It was an interesting article about some presidential supporters tweeting what they would do if Mitt Romney wins the election.
One tweeted about starting a riot – Continue reading
Like most, you’re probably familiar with 2 Chron 7:14.
It’s a verse that gives hope and encouragement to a nation, a people, and society.
If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. Continue reading
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? Rom 10:14-15
Last time I looked at the meaning of “viral” as it applies in our world today. Continue reading
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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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What am I doing up at this hour?
I’ve been awake since 1:30am and finally went ahead and got out of bed.
I’m troubled.
I’ve been thinking and praying over the lives of some of my friends in church.
I don’t know what to do about them, except pray. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 