Revelation 21:1-2 “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth…And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. “IS THAT WEDDING MUSIC” Have you ever had to stretch and listen for something important? Pastors and grooms get to wait in some strange places before the wedding begins. We have waited on steep basement steps,…Keep Reading

Hebrews 3:13 “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” “ENCOURAGING AND STRENGTHENING EACH OTHER” “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:13 Can I first say a word to pastors? God bless each of you who are…Keep Reading

INNER BEAUTY 1 Peter 3:3-4 “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” It is that time of the year when the glory of the summer flowers is fading. “Don’t you…Keep Reading

Matthew 3:16 “…the heavens were opened … and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove.” “SIGNS FROM ABOVE” Some of us may remember loved ones who came before us who spoke of signs. They found comfort and confirmation in simple things that helped them experience their faith in ways that they believed God was reassuring and guiding them. Occasionally we have those out of the ordinary experiences…Keep Reading

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Mindful of One Another There Are Times When We Have All Felt Like One of God’s Lost Sheep “Link to YouTube Video – Mindful of One Another – Connecting To, Gathering With, and As Lost Sheep Luke 15 Isaiah 53 “Link to YouTube Video – The Lord’s Prayer – Shenandoah Christian Music Camp *********** Pastor Will reminds us to exercise our body, mind and soul;posting his number of steps daily…Keep Reading

Psalm 127:1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. “Bridges to Build” “We will just cross that bridge when we get to it.” How many times have we said those words? Often they are about something negative or difficult somewhere ahead on the road of life….Keep Reading

Ruth 1:12 “Even if I thought there was still hope for me…” “HOPING BEYOND TO HEAL” The above verse is the first time that the word “hope” is found in the Bible. Naomi had lost her husband and two sons. She has returned to her former homeland poor and bitter. She said that even if she thought that there was hope to start over, that she was too old now….Keep Reading

Isaiah 43:19 “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” “GOING TO THE ROCK” Sometimes what should be good news is not, at least in our worried minds. The children of Israel could go back home after many years of captivity. That was good news; but now they…Keep Reading

John 8:32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “THE TRUTH of BEING REDEEMED” There is a great freedom on the day that a Christian realizes that he/she does not have to prove anybody wrong. All that I am expected to do is live a life that is a witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; and to invite others into this…Keep Reading

Psalm 120:5-7 “Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.” “Faithful Friends of Christ” The psalmist was in a difficult place. He wanted peace in a world that was bent on war. Isaiah dwelt among people with unclean lips. Noah…Keep Reading