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Daily Devotion Feb., 6, 2025

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 in Pastor's Blog |

“Again, I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all” (Ecclesiastes 9:11, ESV).

John Spence once said, “If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself. That’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat him.” I have discovered that the unhappiest of people have not come to terms with the idea that life isn’t always fair. The same principle holds true for couples who keep score throughout their marriage.

Daily Devotion Feb. 5, 2025

Posted on Feb 5, 2025 in Pastor's Blog |

“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, ‘How can I help?’” (Romans 15:1-2, MSG).

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson is considered to be the unofficial first female president of the United States. Mrs. Wilson was a beautiful, brilliant, and charismatic dynamo. Her personal quest for influence reshaped the office of First Lady into one of political prominence.

Daily Devotion Feb. 4, 2025

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 in Pastor's Blog, Uncategorized |

“Then Moses said to himself,’ Let me check out this amazing sight and find out why the bush isn’t burning up’” (Exodus 3:3, CEB).

I recently concluded a series of messages examining the signs that God gives His people to direct and guide their lives. The final installment of the series centered on the distractions that prevent us from seeing the clues God provides for us every day. As one former life insurance commercial claims: Life comes at us fast.

Daily Devotion Sept. 26, 2024

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 in Pastor's Blog |

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41-42, NIV).

The tortoise and the hare. This old, children’s story is more than child’s play. The approaches of the tortoise and the hare expose the differences between hurry and productivity.

Hustle. Go faster. Do more. These are the messages we hear every day.

Daily Devotion September 25, 2024

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 in Pastor's Blog |

“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat” (Matthew 5:6, MSG).

Stella’s belly was upset. At first, her owners did not know why. Yet the veterinarian’s X-rays revealed that the Labrador had eaten eight pair of Lululemon underwear.

Stella must have good taste. The undergarments were valued at $200. Word has it that the next-door neighbor’s Boxer was envious of Stella’s ill-gotten booty.

Daily Devotion September 24, 2024

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 in Pastor's Blog |

“His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him” (John 12:16, ESV).

Hindsight is 20/20. This phrase is one of the most frequently used aphorisms in English. The meaning implies that when we look back in time at an event that has already happened, we can see perfectly why the occurrence took place.