Patience + Praise = Thanksgiving

Patitence in the Lord, Praise in the Lord, and Thanksgivng unto the Lord is the true formula to an abundant life in Christ. This Sunday I will speak from Isaiah 12: 2-6 in reference to the P+P=T formula at First Christian Church in Benton Kentucky. Church school begins at 9:45 AM and Worship at 10:45 AM. Join us at 2515 South Main Street in Benton Kentucky (Across the street from the Priceless IGA).

One Tom, Two Don's and A Kevin

John 15:13

English Standard Version (ESV)

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Tom was was in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Don was in the Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Don was in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
Kevin was in the Marine Corps during the Cold War.

The names I just listed are of my family and their military service, whether it was driving a truck in England for the Air Force, being an electrician on an aircraft carrier, working in a library in Soul Korea writing citations, or being assigned to a Marine rifle company in Okinawa Japan the value is the same, they served!

As we celebrate this Veterans Day 2013, let us all gather and celebrate in Thanksgiving all those that have put on uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. 

Small or little, the sacrifice is the same in the fact that they bridged the gap that kept us protected and living in freedom. My prayer for you this day is that you thank a veteran and let them know how much they are valued, respected and loved.

Those that have served in the military share one word that they all have in common: Sacrifice! As we celebrate the sacrifice of our veterans today, let us never forget the ultimate sacrifice that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ made for us on the cross.

To my dad Tom, my step-dad Don and my father-in-law Don, who have all gone to be with the Lord, I say thank you. And to my brother Kevin, thank you and happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps.

 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Thank You for Your Service.

God is Watching!

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Going to Sunday School

Will You Finish?

Truer Words Were Never Spoken

Feed the Need

Isaiah 58:10 

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.

Last weekend I worked at a local grocery store collecting food for the Marshall County Caring Needline Feed the Need endeavor, and as always I was blessed to witness the generosity of Marshall County citizens. What fed my soul were some of the words that were spoken to me as people donated food to to this worthy organization.

Here are a couple samples:

1. "They have helped me when I was down, and had no food".
2. "I have been there and hope not to be there again".

Yes, people helping people is the true soul strengthener during this time of the year. The Book of Isaiah tells us that the true soul strength that we gather is in reference to neighbor love, and in the fact that when we help our neighbors the promises of God are fulfilled. God tells us that if we do something in love in His name, something will happen and God will restore what has been broken.

Beloved, my prayer for you this day is that you strengthen your souls by helping the needy that come across your path, by pouring yourselves into those that are hungry, those that are afflicted, and those that are lonely. By doing this the light of God will blast through the darkness and restore brokenness to those that could only see darkness and depression.

Blessings and Peace.
Pastor Tim

Seasons Change

As I sit in my office at church writing my sermon on this Halloween 2013 morning, I could be depressed at the stormy weather and the fact that we had to postpone our yearly Trunk or Treat ministry until tomorrow night. Instead as I sit and write, I hear the sounds of the cool wind blowing outside as I sit inside a warm building drinking warm coffee. 

No, the depression of festivities and the weather will not get me down today, because I focus on God's promises instead of earthly celebrations. Daniel 2:21 tells us: He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. 

Additionally, God's promises and tells us in Philippians 4:19: And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Beloved as the rain falls, as the wind blows, understand that God is in control and seasons change according to God's plan and God's purposes. Yes, God is in control and the earth is doing what it is supposed to do as it prepares for changing seasons, and as we prepare for the planned and unplanned changes in our lives.

My prayer for you this day is that you will sit where it is warm and comfortable and listen for God's changes, understanding that we are to place our total trust in Him through his Son Jesus Christ.

This is the day that the Lord has made.
Pastor Tim