Pass it on!

Many years ago I was called into GOD`S kingdom. Jan. 24th of 1971. I was not raised by a family in the faith. As I look back one of the things that astonished me was that everyone seemed much older than me. Since those days most of those brethren haved passed on. I sure miss them! It was an absolute pleasure and privelage for me to sit in there prescence and hear their testimonies. I truly relish those times and was filled with wonder as they spoke of their faith and experiences. I pray often as I did then. Please dear Lord let me be found worthy to once again to sit at their feet. Plese Lord give me wisdom to carry on this wonderful church tradition so that the faith may continue to be passed on from faithful man to faithful man.

Make your day!

Life sure seems more complicated than I ever remember. Daily we are overwelmed with all sorts of  problems,engine lights on our cars,malfunctioning appliances,plugged toilets,unfriendly people,and to many other things to mention. All of which demand our attention. Besides all of these small distractions we face are the constant threats of losing our jobs,even some of our basic freedoms. Many people will lose their homes and find life is going to be much harder than it has been. All of these things are only the beginning of troubles. A master plan has been in the works for some time to remove GOD from sight,sound and minds of any that would believe in him. We must therefore be aware that before things get better they will get much worse. I encourage all believers to encourage one another. The church today must stand in the face of  all evil. Whether a small problem or a major crisis we must embrace the Lord and one another  to overcome.
Anything that comes between us and our faith will only destroy us whether a terrorist or just a terrible day. I pray daily that brethren everywhere are still holding up holy hands and praying for each other. To you that overcome!

Stolen password

I do not understand what happened the last post was not mine.Sorry for that.
So I try to go in and delete the last post.And I could not get in blogger ,my password did not work.
So as you can see I reset my password.

Isaiah:40:31

Sometimes we must remember the low spots in our life to appreciate the highs. In January of 1991 I was confined to a wheelchair in the veterans hospital. I had sustained a spinal cord injury that left me unable to walk plus a bonus of great pain in my arms,legs &feet. To relieve the pain in my feet I would wheel outside & stick my bare feet in the snow. On one such occasion another fellow crashed into me in his wheelchair. Kind of made me mad. He began to talk to me about all that he had been through.open heart surgery,diabetes & the amputation of both legs. He ended the conversation with praises to GOD. Wow! I still had my legs & a promise from GOD that I would walk again. I never seen that guy again but I have not forgotten him or his joy that bannered above his afflictions. Did GOD send him? I believe he did. I bring this up once in a while that someone else might be lifted up as I was. I still have many physical problems but today I rejoice over the sure mercies of my Lord. May he find you rejoicing also. Love & prayers; Bro. stubby.

The law!

40 yrs ago I took for granted that most everyone believed in GOD. Even now I still believe America is still the best place for a christian to live. I also know that our faith is being challenged by a few people that seem to believe that they have more rights than we do. As a fellow human being they embarass me. As christians we must pray for all those who oppose GOD,his son,and for that matter us. I know that soon everyone shall know that GOD is real. In our society across the world many things that were unlawful and unacceptable a few yrs ago have become the rule of law today. The rule of law has not changed for us christians,for it is the law of GOD that rules in our hearts. A law that requires us to love unconditionly,to have faith unwavering,and to do good to all men especially those of the household of faith. If you you feel threatened remember that which is in you is greater than that wich is in the world.

True rewards!

What do you have and what is it worth? Has it been a gift or did  you earn it? In the parable of the talents  three men were each given a sum of money. By todays values this probably ranged from 5 to 25 million dollars if these were talents of gold or from 4 hundred thousand to2 million dollars if it were silver. Each that invested it wisely was rewarded and commended. Jesus witnessed a poor widow that put all her living into the temple treasury two mites wich by todays value is about 50 cents. Jesus called his disciples together so they could see what she had done. Whatever you have are you investing it that it might profit others? If so I believe your reward  shall more than compensate for all that you have spent. Money or effort you shall have in return more than you need now plus the promise of eternal life to come. May all that you do prosper in the Lord.

Even me!

I often look back and try to remember where I came from. It helps me keep things in perspective. I have been in the Church now almost 40 years. It has helped me to know that GOD is able to see what is possible rather than what is probable. I recently read a sisters blog about Ruth. It seemed incredible to me that Ruth who is in the lineage of Christ was a gentile. Even more incredible is that Boaz was the son of Rahab the harlot and the grandfather of king David. I am more keenly aware today that GOD  makes selections still of nobodies like me that no one can glory about themselves. I quite honestly know that it is such a privelage for me to sit  with the Saints in his house. Although twice the presbytery has layed hands on me I still feel as though I will always be least in his kingdom. Yet to be at the bottom in his kingdom is better than anything I have ever known. Ruth came from the roles of welfare to the robes of nobility. I am thankful to be reminded of this wonderful lesson. In my fathers house are many mansions. I hear there are still rooms available. May GOD bless!

Thank you Lord!

I have lived a few years now and have been able to enjoy many of them. Of course I have also  had a couple of bad days now and then. But overall life has been pretty good for me and mine. I try to thank GOD every day for his blessings. I often praise GOD for the ability to walk. I have not always been able to do so. I realize every step I take has been the the direct result of the prayers of the faithful. If you think life has not been fair to you consider those who have gone on before you rejoicing in their pain,afflictions,poverty and humilation. Life is good! This is the day the Lord hath made rejoice and be glad in it. If you plan now to live forever your journey must begin on grateful dirty knees praising GOD and blessing those around you. People say misery loves company but the fact is joy is much better company to keep.

Wait a minute!

We know from the scriptures that tribulation worketh patience Romans5:4. Over the years of preaching these scriptures brethren inadvertently avoided praying for patience not wanting the trouble that came with it. Then as though GOD opened my understanding I realized that the tribulation was going to come anyway. The reason bad things happen to good people  is that we may be able to develope a charactor similar to GOD. Try to imagine what would have happened to you if GOD had not been patient with you. By all means knowing now that trouble is just around the corner I must certainly pray for patience and wisdom to understand the lesson of my trials. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

The good place!

The king of Israel once said: Iwas glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord. The temple once provided not only a place to gather and worship but also a place where GOD was to dwell. Now the Church is the temple and GOD,s dwelling place. It is pretty exciting to know that when you gather together in church you have just entered into GOD,s home. I am sure that you know that words fall way short of describing your feelings when you know your in the prescense of GOD. I still am humbled when I hear the words of a beautiful song that says from rags unto riches,from the weak to the strong, I`m not worthy to be here,but thank GOD I belong. But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD,and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Once clothed with his holy spirit and brought into his prescence you will not experience any greater joy in this life. I hope to see our joy fulfilled when we meet together with Christ. My love and prayers to all the saints amen!

First love

It is vital to maintain the love of GOD,love of life in the Church and true relationships with the brethren. Many people fall away because they themselves have broken relationships with other people in the Church. Soon they no longer love their life in the Church and eventially no longer have that love for GOD that they once had any longer. It is no wonder that Jesus warned us to stay attached to the vine. When first being introduced to the brethren I was amazed by their love for one another and their great joy. It was apparent they loved no matter who you were and maintained this wonderful joy regardless of the circumstances. It is only right to not only be grateful but to earnestly strive to embrace our first love. With great excitement I approach the doors of our Church as if today were my first. Wonderful things have happened to me and those I love. Words can not tell the story and convey what is in my heart. The Church will rise above the destruction just as Noah's ark did. I am so happy to be aboard!  GOD bless!

Just a passer by!

My father used to say I would like to buy him for what he is worth and sell him for what he thinks he is worth. We have all fought  the temptation of pride. In my studies over the years I have always found the word arrogancy attached to the word pride. It has much to do with what you think of others compared to yourself. While driving through a bad snow storm I passed by a young man waving his arms in an effort to get help. It was evident his car was broken down. But I noticed his long hair & raggy appearence so I drove on by. Soon my consciense got the best of me & I turned around & helped him. I soon realized that for pride I not only passed him by but found he had in his car his young wife & infant child. Things are not always as they seem. I try often to remember this lesson. I hope to look down with humility & not on others. I know that GOD called me just to let people know that he loves unconditionally. I know I am still a work in progress. Pray for me! May GOD bless you & yours

The meek shall inherit the earth!

Meekess is a combination of humility and gentleness. In a generation of overbearing people it is often dificult to be meek. This time that we live in offers us no excuse. Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. James 3:13

Have a wonderful day!!!!!!

Jan. 24th I quietly celebrated my 39th birthday. Obviously it was not the one that everyone seemed to pay the most attention to which came and went Jan. 4th leaving me 62 yrs old. Yet it is one certainly that I say brings me to my knees to thank GOD for that day. The blessings since then have been overwhelming,a loving family,a beautiful wife and many friends. The Church was in hard labor to deliver this child. When my wife and I moved into this old house we anointed the doorpost with oil and prayed that GOD would bless our home. Please Lord don't let anyone leave here cold,hungry or hopeless. Today we thank you GOD not that we are anything,but you have allowed us to share what you have given us. Wonderful days are ahead for those that love the Lord. Make today wonderful for someone else. I bet you will never regret it. May GOD bless you today.

Pone biscuit

When our children were not much less than teenagers we often found ourselves short  of money. One such time when we were also short of groceries my wife fixed gravy and a pone biscuit for supper. We gave thanks for this meal but my wife and I were sad because we knew this was all we had to feed our family. To our surprise our children were delighted with the meal and often asked when mama was going to fix one of those pone biscuits again. We still praise GOD for the lessons we learn even from an old pone biscuit. Thank you Lord for providing for the Plummer family!!!!

Food & water

Ho,every one that thirsteth,come ye,buy, and eat; yea,come,buy wine and milk without money and without price. Isaiah 55:1 Our constant desire for some sort of personal satisfaction often seems endless. Paul told Timothy that Godliness with contentment  is great gain. I have met people in the church,both rich & poor. I have only been in the church 39 yrs. I suppose my observations have been limited but it is my opinion that the happiness people I have met are those with the greatest desire to please GOD. Like descending  angels they bring whatever seems necessary to the least of these my brethren. It has been important to me to always look up,whether to GOD or to my brethren. My station in life is truly low,but my aspirations are very high.  Must go,a brother just called,his mother just passed away. Please pray for him  & his family! May GOD bless!

Are you happy?

Blessed literally means happy. At a very low point in my life a brother put his hand on my shoulder & said I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. I fell upon him that he had to hold me up. I also gave the Lord complete control over the situation. What rejoicing there was when I awoke & found my son was alive. I have found many times it is hard for me to step aside & let GOD take full control. I know now only those that are humble shall walk freely on the streets of heaven. If you can not give yourself a living sacrifice what should you expect in return? Dig into your heart & give of your most coveted treasures to those in need. It may surprise you how much comfort,strength,love & faith it will bring to others. Be happy! The Lord is on his way!!!!!!!

Heart stuff!!

20 yrs ago a small army of brethren came to our door with a huge amount of gifts. At the time I had been confined to a wheelchair & obviously  not able to work. We had put up a fake tree & wrapped empty boxes to place them under the tree. At the time we had 3 children at home. My wife was working but only made 5 dollars an hr. They brought us the best Christmas any of us can remember plus a huge amount of groceries. When things seem hopeless God always comes through. Our children are all grown now. My wife & I have truly been blessed since then but we often look back & remember how the LORD delivered us then & many times since.If you start at the top there is  nowhere to go but down. Starting at the bottom however makes every blessing precious. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem,so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. PSALM 125: 2      GOD BLESS!

Take time!

New yr also another yr older. Time flies as it seems only recently I was waiting for the birth of my 1st child. she now will turn 40 in feb. Suddenly 3 more now all in their 30's. WOW!!  7 grandhildren,such blessings. I have survived many losses from war,financial failures and physical disabilities. I often tell people that starting over is not all that bad. If life were not challenging what fun  would that be?  I have learned whatever happens,good or bad,GOD has always taught me to expect great things to occur in my life and truly they have. As I survey my life I know he has been there at every turn. I have lost count of the times he has spared my life.I long to meet him,as for now I can only thank him and let those I meet they can depend on him too. If you take time for him you will be surprised the time he will take for you. May GOD bless you!