Once again Florida and neighboring States have gone through a storm. Wind, rain and devastation. People’s lives uprooted until the storm passes by.
Then, after the storm the sun comes out and lives get back to normal.
Our Christian lives are the same. Storms come. Losses. Maybe it’s a loved one, illness, broken relationships. Whatever your storm, it will pass. The blessing is that you have someone who will carry you through that storm. His name is Jesus.
Jesus will never leave or forsake you. That is a promise from God’s Word. So if you are in the middle of a storm in your life, turn to the Savior who will carry you through.
On Friday evenings in the summer the Ohio SOS Events Team goes to the Perrysburg Car Show.
This year has been a record year for this Team. Ed and Rhonda along with their son needs new volunteers to expand to other parts of Ohio.
They also take their 2 classic cars to the James Dean Days in Indiana each year. (Volunteers needed here also)
This small SOS Event Team has been able to bring hundreds of people to the Lord. They keep it simple. Just the car, a display board, a small table and a clip board is all they need to be effective witnesses.
Come and join them if you live in the Toledo area. Others keep them in your prayers.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 15:16
If you live in Florida or one of the States that are in the path of a tropical storm, you will receive warnings of a disaster that is about to come. This may cause fear or anxiety.
But God tells us in this beautiful verse that He loves us and wants us to have peace. So, if you feel stressed today, take comfort from God’s word.
Make preparations to withstand the storm but trust God to bring you through whatever storm you have in your life.
Do yo get tired of all the talking about things that may be doubtful?
Can we trust the newscasters? The printed words that are just gossip. Words that are hurtful from a friend or relative. Foul language from movies or television. There are many ways we get words that we don’t want to read or listen to.
Good News! There is one place we can go where we know the words are pure and truthful. That is in this Bible.
God’s word brings comfort to hurting hearts. The Bible has many exciting stories if you are looking for excitement. Daniel, David, Esther and many more.
The Bible has answers to our life’s problems. In it is truth and tells of a person who can help us in every situation. His name is Jesus.
So pick up that wonderful Book today and find truth.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
In today’s world there are so many ways that people can go to learn about God.
Church, Radio, Television, Friends, Internet and many more. But, in all of these ways you could be getting false information about God.
How can we learn the truth? There is only one way. We must study the Bible ourselves. Only then can we discover whether we are getting the truth about who God is and have a relationship with Him.
There is nothing wrong in any of the ways you choose to learn more about God. Just be sure that what you are learning is true according to scripture.
From the International Baptist Church Bremen, Pastor Albert and Marge…with Heath and Melody from Plant City.
Thank you for your prayers. Pastor Albert had a church in Ukraine before the war broke out. He came here to Bremen, Germany and is now Pastor here. He has a very strong evangelical outreach program and is very excited to have these SOS Events display boards.
Please continue to pray that many people will be saved in Germany through this church. Only about 4% of the people in Germany even go to church. That includes all denominations.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Matthew 5 is about being distinct in character. How a Christian is to be clearly different from this world, noticeably different in a good way. This particular teaching was coming from the mouth of Jesus Himself.
He not only said how we are to be distinct, but when we are, we are blessed with a true happiness & peace that only God gives.
Plus He tells what we would obtain for being distinct. We are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Christ urges us to be a good example.
I challenge you to read Matthew chapter 5 and be determined to be distinct in this world and watch for your blessings.
Matthew 5:13-16 (KJV) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
I saw this list at church. We are all these things and more when we receive Jesus as our Savior. You are challenged to look up a verse for each of these things God says we are in Him. Here is the first one: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20
But you know what, most of the time people don’t sing the songs purely and simply because they don’t know them.
Churches today try to bring in music to attract a younger generation. They bring in the new popular songs that the young people listen to on the radio or other media.
What about the old hymns? Amazing Grace, In The Garden and hundreds of “old” Spirit filled music that even a small child can learn.
If the new music is what is being sung then teach the congregation the words and melody if you want them to sing. And be sure there is a message in the songs being taught.
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