The Season of Christmas

Hello everyone. I know that the page on my calendar has not turned to December yet but I am beginning to experience the mood of Christmas.

This coming Sunday, I have the wonderful privilege of ministering in my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God on Sunday morning and also on Sunday night at our annual church Christmas banquet. I have prepared two messages on Christmas. Please pray that the very familiar story of Christmas will once again challenge the hearts of the hearers of His story. Jesus, our Emmanuel has come!

My home is decorated. The tree is up. I still need to write Christmas cards. This morning, as I looked at the manger scene under the tree, I asked the Lord to help me remember what Christmas is all about...keeping Christ in it all. May that be your goal in the next few weeks.

May today be full of the true Christmas season in your life.

Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving week and I've already put up my Christmas decorations. I like Christmas lights.

This coming Sunday, I will minister at Central Assembly of God in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I've never ministered here before so I look forward to the opportunity to share the Word of God with new people. Please pray that the services will encourage and draw people closer to the Lord.

Giving thanks. I'm reflecting on all that I have to be thankful for. God has been very good to me in 2006. I sense the blessing of the Lord in so many things that I can't help but have a thankful heart. As you gather with family and friends over the holiday, don't forget to thank the Lord for all that He has done and for all that He is. He is worthy!

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you. Pass the stuffing my way, please.

Beacon of Light

Hi and yawn. I'm suffering from lack of sleep. The torrential rain that northeastern Pennsylvania received last night caused major water and flooding problems up here. My basement took on several inches of water. Honestly, I want to thank God that I got home yesterday before the mess began. He watches out for me.

Beginning tonight through Sunday, I will be ministering at Beacon of Light Community Church in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Please pray that God will bless these services with His presence. Tonight is a youth emphasis so pray that youth will be motivated to serve Jesus.

Yes...God does take care of His own. I'm reading through the Book of Psalms. Over and over, King David expressed his praise of the Lord for Him being his Rock, Refuge and Strength. Jesus really is all of those things for us and so much more. Know that He is with you today.

Blessings!

Virginia Is Calling

Good morning everyone. It's a warm November morning and believe me, I'll take it.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at the New Life Assembly of God in Broadway, Virginia. This church has been having a wonderful move of God since April of this year. It is a humbling experience to walk into a church where the Spirit of God is moving. Please pray that I will speak a timely word to this congregation and that God's Spirit will continue the work He has already begun.

My car had to go in for some body work this week. Someone did a hit and run episode on it last month. It's amazing what a body shop guy can do with a car. With some work and paint, it looks as good as new. That's like what Jesus does to us. The devil does a "hit and run" in our lives which causes all this damage. But when our lives our placed into the Master's hands, He makes us brand new. Food for thought.

Have a great day in Jesus.