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Monday, April 20, 2020 “8:00 p.m. Quarantine Note.” A verse of scripture has been going over-&-over in my mind & heart today.  It’s Philippians 4:19 – “But my God SHALL SUPPLY .. ALL YOUR NEED .. according to His riches in glory, by Christ Jesus!”It is my personal belief that when someone has a need…

When I think of riches, I think of money.  When you hear of someone being rich, what do you think that means?  Do you think, like me, that if someone is rich that they have a lot of money?  This is one way to be rich but it certainly isn’t the only way to be…

This Sunday is a very special day.  In fact, it is a holiday that will be celebrated around the world.  For Christians, it is actually the pinnacle day of our faith!  It is Resurrection Sunday-the day we celebrate Jesus Christ rising from the dead!!!  In other words, it is party time!  As the Apostle Paul…

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness…

On the fourth Thursday of November, millions of families and friends gather together across America and give thanks to God for many things.  This is a worthy activity that can be beneficial.  But, as Christians, is this the primary time that we intentionally thank God for who He is and for what He has done…

Outside of my office is a bulletin board with things our HeathKids are thankful for.  Some of the things listed are dogs, family, Christmas, God, and friends.  Also, there are some things listed by our kids that most people may not think to be thankful for such as wood, rugs, paper and one 3 year…

Last week I had the privilege to attend two pastor conferences with our senior pastor Dan Downing.  I want to especially thank East Lake Community Church in Moneta, VA for hosting us and being so hospitable to us.  I learned or was reminded of many important principles regarding the pastoral ministry.  Three of the things…

Luke 12:48b (Jesus said) “…From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”  (NIV) Have you ever wondered why you have been so blessed mentally, financially, emotionally, and spiritually?  Could it be that God has given you so…

Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. (ESV) Note:  The targeted audience for this specific blog is Christians. Do you enjoy a good argument?  Or would you rather just keep quiet and let words go unsaid?  Maybe you are like me and you enjoy watching a good…

The 2016 United States Presidential race is alive and well even though it is only 2015.  Many of the candidates were involved in a nationally televised debate last night.  There was much proclaiming from the candidates about how their plans as president would be good for the United States.  As time goes by, most of…