It is rare that anyone would not welcome a "break" due to "Snow Day", but this was a little bit different for the church members who had to call off Sunday morning services. Our very determinded pastor tried his best, but who can argue with the State Troopers? Of course, we all know here in the Sunny South, just the slightest hint of the white stuff sets off a mad rush to the stores to stock up on supplies~milk and bread. Snow is beautiful and fun, but this little "dusting" could have picked another time.
However, on Sunday night, we had our church services as usual. Bro. Mike sang "We'll All Bow Down", Bro. Todd played guitar and sang "That Good Old Gospel Ship" and Sister Banta did "It's a Good Thing to Praise the Lord". We all enjoyed some old hymns from the songbook. Those old songs never get old and they seem to bring back sweet memories from the simpler times.
Bro. Smith's message was "No More Excuses". In a marriage, as in our walk with the Father, it takes love but also committment. We have to be strong in the Lord to be overcomers, as we live in this world today. We have a choice whether to do good or evil, and that choice is POWERFUL!! A gift from God. Living for Jesus makes fear leave, you have hope, it rids you of anxiety. James 1:12 leaves no doubt that when you endure temptation, when you are tried, you will recieve the Crown of Life.
We are in the Army of God and we are to pierce the darkness with the Word as a mighty Sword. Satan terrorizes us if we fail to recognize the power that the Father has given us. The bait the devil uses on us is our own desires. He can entice and trick you by illusion, fantasy. Remember, if Satan can get you drawn into the conversation, to just get you thinking about his lies, that opens the way for your deception. We must be vigilant and aware of the snares of the enemy. James 1:15 "Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
Thanks be to God for His infinite mercy.
However, on Sunday night, we had our church services as usual. Bro. Mike sang "We'll All Bow Down", Bro. Todd played guitar and sang "That Good Old Gospel Ship" and Sister Banta did "It's a Good Thing to Praise the Lord". We all enjoyed some old hymns from the songbook. Those old songs never get old and they seem to bring back sweet memories from the simpler times.
Bro. Smith's message was "No More Excuses". In a marriage, as in our walk with the Father, it takes love but also committment. We have to be strong in the Lord to be overcomers, as we live in this world today. We have a choice whether to do good or evil, and that choice is POWERFUL!! A gift from God. Living for Jesus makes fear leave, you have hope, it rids you of anxiety. James 1:12 leaves no doubt that when you endure temptation, when you are tried, you will recieve the Crown of Life.
We are in the Army of God and we are to pierce the darkness with the Word as a mighty Sword. Satan terrorizes us if we fail to recognize the power that the Father has given us. The bait the devil uses on us is our own desires. He can entice and trick you by illusion, fantasy. Remember, if Satan can get you drawn into the conversation, to just get you thinking about his lies, that opens the way for your deception. We must be vigilant and aware of the snares of the enemy. James 1:15 "Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
Thanks be to God for His infinite mercy.
