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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

Dear Friends, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 What a great reminder as we enter into the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season! Let’s take time each day to give thanks for what God has given us: Air, hot and cold running water, our families, love, our beautiful World, and on and on. Thanksgiving often centers on a great

Dear Friends, Proverbs 3:6 in the Bible says: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” In today’s confusing world, we certainly need the Lord’s help and wisdom in guiding our steps and giving us Clarity in the choices we make. He LOVES US, and desires we trust Him to show us the way. He helps us navigate the difficulties and distractions along our path of Life. Trust Him! Call

Dear Friends, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:6 Many years ago, I preached on Psalm 23. At the time, I considered Goodness and Mercy to be the two angels God had designated to keep me safe. I am still thankful for the angels assigned to watch over and assist us in life’s challenges. I recently heard another pastor say, “Goodness is God giving us what we

Dear Friends, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 To grow in our walk with Christ, we need one another. Church may be a large gathering on Sunday, but we still need at least one or two

Dear Friends, Isaiah 40:3-5 in the Bible says: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth; The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of