Yearly archive for 2020

Dear Friends, “For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 This became our verse of praise and thanksgiving to God as we said ‘Good-bye’ to Randy for now. He went to be with the Lord November 21, 2020. He is walking with His best Friend, Jesus, and probably hugging lots of family, friends, and people who recognize

Dear Friends, “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 Paul’s source of joy was his trust that the people of the Thessalonian Church would stand in the presence of Jesus at His return. When we connect and become committed to other believers, we likewise rejoice

Dear Friends, Psalm 71:5 says: “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my confidence from my youth.” During seasons of discouragement, struggle, and negative circumstances, it is vital to maintain our hope: a confident expectation that God is in control, not looking at outward problems, but having inward courage. Hope allows us to move forward. It strengthens our faith and trust in the Lord despite the stormy sea. He is the anchor

Dear Friends, “So Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Have faith in God. [conviction, confidence, trust, belief, reliance] For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you

Dear Friends, Jesus told his disciples during the Last Supper: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 Never in my lifetime have I experienced such trying, difficult days. Jesus, prior to his death on the Cross, encouraged His disciples to not allow their hearts to be troubled or

Dear Friends, Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” The application of this verse is generally used during difficult times in one’s life. It is in such challenges our faith is strengthened and our trust in God either grows or is shown to be lacking. Crisis is an opportunity for increased prayer or the doorway to

Dear Friends, The Bible says in Philippians 3:13-14 “…one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” O ne of the great lessons we learn in life is that it’s best to forget mistakes and sins from our past and to remember we are forgiven, pronounced innocent, and