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