Saturday November 30, 2013 “Thanks for the Leftover”

Philippians 4:6-8 “6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, … Continue reading

Sunday December 1, 2013 “Preach It!”

Here we are – another Sunday evening to agree on earth concerning needed change in America lest we go the way of destruction many nations have experienced through the ages. Beginning tonight with our three focus points in prayer we will continue throughout the week looking at Nehemiah Chapter 8.  Thanks for joining us and … Continue reading

Friday November 29, 2013 “Thanks for the Faith of the Church”

Colossians 1:3-6 “3 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the … Continue reading

Thursday Nov. 28, 2013 “Power of Thanksgiving”

Throughout our history God has responded many times to man’s decision to proclaim a time of national humiliation before God followed by giving of thanks.  Provision came to the Pilgrims following such a proclamation and during the Civil War the “tide turned” when President Lincoln called for such a day. God changes not in His … Continue reading

Wednesday November 27, 2013 “Neither Were They Thankful”

Romans 1:20-21 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their … Continue reading

Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 “And be Thankful”

Col. 3:15  “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”    A friend of mine who has now entered his eternal reward. Jim was blind but he was a very thankful man. Once when he was at the school for the … Continue reading

Monday Nov. 25, 2013 “Thankful in everything”

  1 Thess 5:18  “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”   Not for but in everything we are called upon to be grateful to God.  Today I challenge you to find something that has happened in life this year that you are not exactly happy … Continue reading

Saturday November 23, 2013 “Devotion”

In Ezra Chapter 9 the priest humbled himself before God for what the people of the land had done.  That brought people together who trembled at the word of God.  Verse 4 “Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assembled to me, because of the transgression of those who had … Continue reading

Sunday November 24, 2013 “Gratitude”

This is the Thanksgiving week and people will express their gratitude in many different ways… visiting someone who has meant a lot to them in year’s past.  Perhaps sending flowers or other gifts to someone who helped them out this year. Jesus spoke of 10 lepers He healed one day and only one man who was not … Continue reading

Friday November 22, 2013 “Consistent Faith”

In Ezra 8:21-22, Ezra found himself unsure to ask the King for special support because he had told him that God provided for those who seek Him.  Listen to Ezra 8:23 “So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.” The priest spoke of faith in God to those in … Continue reading