“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” (III John 1:4) During June and July, we entered into increased restrictions due to COVID-19. Our movements are limited to essential tasks and our church services to 10% of [...]
“In your patience possess ye your souls.” (Luke 21:19) The Bible has a lot to say about patience, and we are learning, in the crucible of life, how important it is to keep faithful in the “ups and downs” of life. The missionary William Care [...]
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” (I Thessalonians 5:24) Recently I have been reminded that we can plan and hope, but God changes our plans and expectations. However, the God we serve is a faithful God and deserves the [...]
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow . . . .” (James 4:14) I am sure that we all wished that 2021 would get us back to normal, but we have all found that wish to be delayed. December in our ministry was much different, as we cou [...]
“. . . this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” (I John 5:4) As we have continued to work our way through the year 2020, we rejoice that for every obstacle we face, God enables us to overcome as we place our faith in [...]
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) As the whole world has experienced, the year 2020 is one that will never be forgotten, and we still have much more to face. However, in spite of all t [...]
“Wherein I suffer trouble . . . even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.” (II Timothy 2:9) During the last two months, our community quarantine has continued, extended every two weeks. Those under 20 and over 59 are restricted to [...]
Soon after I was saved in my teen years, I selected the following as my life’s verses, and they have served me well: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own under-standing. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and h [...]
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (II Timothy 1:7) What a difference has taken place in our entire world in the last two months! By the time this letter reaches most of you, Amer [...]
Paul said to the Ephesian pastors, “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house.” (Acts 20:20). We enter the year 2020 praying we will have “20/20 vis [...]
