It's Snowing Today

Today was a great day at The Rock. We had our annual Holiday Dinner and enjoyed great fellowship and a wonderful holiday dinner. I was most thankful for everyone who made it out today due to the fact tht we had snow this morning (as seen by my neighbor's Pontiac Vibe) and the roads were very slippery but God kept us all safe and got everyone home safely. This was a very nice end to a busy week and weekend. God bless you all and have a great day.

Signs of the Times

No doubt this pastor is a "Hellfire and Brimstone" preacher. I am just thankful he's not afraid to mention the word Hell in the church or on the church sign. It's not taboo to mention that people can die in sin and be separated from God in Hell. Hopefully none of us will every make it to that point. God bless and have a great weekend.

From my family to you we would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and may God's blessings be yours on this special day of Thanksgiving. God bless you.

Vessels Of Honor

"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some of honour, and some to dishonour" (II Timothy 2:20).

There are different vessels for the Lord's service - vessels of grace and of disgrace. The only way that we can become vessels unto honor is to have godly thinking in our minds. David Livingston used to say that he ate, drank and slept for the people he ministered to. He said he was dead to anything else. We need to allow God's Word to sanctify us (set us apart), and make us available for the Kingdom of God just as David Livingston was. We must remember - it is only when the furnace becomes hot that the Word of God is revealed in our lives. How does a Christian come to know his calling in God's work? He becomes sanctified by the Word of God. He finds that there is no need to be concerned with the details of life, for God arranges them. God continually works His life in us through His Word so that we will be vessels of honor fit for His service.

"And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory " (Romans 9:23).

Lip Service

King Cyrus of Persia didn't just say things to get attention. He backed up his words with action. According to the book of Ezra, during his first year on the throne, Cyrus ordered to rebuild the temple in an effort to honor the Lord. As king, Cyrus was very specific in his commands. The temple would have a strong foundation, specific measurements, and a new wood floor. All the people of Jerusalem should have a part in working on the building, he commanded.
The king didn't just mean physical labor. People could provide finances, clothing, transportation, or offer supplies. The king himself vowed that all gold bowls and other valuable items originally taken from the temple would be returned. The next time we agree to volunteer, or tell someone that we are Christians, be ready. We need to make sure we are able to back up our words, and not let them be just lip service.

Preparing for Church Thanksgiving Dinner

Well it's Monday, and I hope that you all had a great weekend and I hope your week is off to a good start. I spent most of the day preparing for our Thanksgiving Day Dinner we hold each year at our church. We start on Monday and work through Wednesday and serve dinner on Thanksgiving Day and deliver meals to the elderly citizens and those who are in need of Thanksgiving Dinner. We served over 530 meals last year and this year we will increase that number. We will cook over 50 turkeys this week and it all starts with yours truly here firing up the stoves and putting in the first turkey and cooking the turkeys. It should be a great week and praise the Lord for meeting all of our needs and providing everything we need this year for Thanksgiving. Have a great week.

"In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, we need to stop and remember that Thanksgiving is not something we should do wants a year. We should be giving thanks throughout each and every day of our lives. Paul tells us in the scripture in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to give thanks in everything. Whether this is good or bad, we should thank God for His grace and mercy and realize how blessed we are as children of God. We have so much to be thankful for when we realize how good the Lord has been to us. God bless everyone and have a blessed week.