Much Talk No Action

I have been on a Christian debate forum and Im just astounded at what passes for Christianity today. While I am far from perfect it amazes me how lax we are about our God. we are willing to have blended services in our community when or bible makes it clear that we should not be unequally yoked. What message does that send to lthe lost? The one that the world wants sent..that there are many ways to heaven, that whatever religion is good for you is ok by me. Doesnt our Bible teach that there is only one Way to heaven? That our God is a jealous God? That He will not share our love with a idol? We had better get serious about our christianity and quit trying to blend it with the world. Man cannot serve God and Mammon.

Easter Aftermath

Its monday the day after Easter. Now for those of you who dont know Easter is when we celebrate Christ rising from the grave. Its a very important event because it means that we are reconciled to God. To a Christian it should be one of the two most important holidays of the year. I am extremely sad to report that Attendance at my church was down by a third on Easter. Many people are taking it as a "holiday" and not attending church. We were not the only church who's attendance was down. It is a sad thing. Psalm14 says that a fool says in their heart that there is no God. Notice he doesnt say it out loud, he says it in his heart. So in other words he says he is a christian but his actions say otherwise. How many are in our churches and wont admit it?Jesus knew that they would be here. One day He will say Depart from Me I never knew you....How sad is that.....Heartbreaking.

Thank You Lord

Lord, I thank you for the mother that you picked for me. She was the best! She loved me enough to dicipline me when I needed it. She didnt worry about hurting my self esteem just my rear end. She loved me enough to convince me that I was as good as anybody but not better than anyone. I was blessed to have her here for 53 years. Lord I know you love her too and that shes with you for eternity. I thank you because next to Jesus she will be the one i want to see most when I get to heaven. Thank you Lord!

Back From Dallas

Just returned from a trip to Arlington where my mother is in ICU with pneumonia. She is recovering very well but is not out of the woods yet. Being 87 years old doesnt help either. This whole experience has made me stop and wonder. We take so many things for granted like our parents will always be with us when i reality this is not true. We may feel immortal but inreality we are very frail. God tells us to lay up our treasures in heaven but the first treasure we need to make sure is there is us! This world will pass in a twinkling of a eye but eternity is forever. Accept Jesus now and quit worrying about tomorrow!

Mens Breakfast

We had a mens breakfast at church today. That means I had to get up at 5 am which is not my favorite thing to do. But I must admit it was a lot of fun. We had good fellowship while I was cooking and I didnt poison anyone. I think we will experience some growth this year too. Everyone is expecting it. Heard that we have upset someone in the community because we have a Assembly of God family and a Pentecostal family that attends church with us. I guess they dont have any hobbies.....or a life for that matter! It is a crying shame when christian brothers and sisters cant fellowship together because of denomination. Didnt Christ pray for unity in Gethsemane?

a good day!

I had a very good day today. Nothing spectacular happened and I believe thats one of the reasons it was such a good day! Janet and I went shopping with a good friend at Mardels today. then we went to hobby lobby next door. Didnt buy much,just piddled around.It was a very good day.

excuses

Well Im paying the price for procrastinating. I havent mowed the yard this year until today. Its about to whoop me! Im about 3/4 of the way done and I am having to take a break. I really havent mowed in about 5 years because I always paid someone to do it. Too poor this year. I will never complain about how much I am charged to mow my own yard! Shame on me!

Sunday Evening

Well its late Sunday Night and we've had a great day at Gum Springs. The attendance was up for the second straight week and we had a visiting family return for the second time. I really believe God is going to do great things here this year. Its hard not to be excited!!I look back on a journey that began over 5 years ago and I marvel at the work God has done. It may not be much by the worlds standard but we dont judge ourselves by that. We try to please God first and look for His blessings later. God bless!!

2 Days in a row!!

Cant believe Im blogging 2 days in a row! Have alot on my mind right now. My mom is in ICU with pneumonia and congestive heart failure. She is 87 years old. Have alot of praying going on and I am asking you to pray for her too. I will have to trust the Lord! I know that His way is the best and I just have to accept that. Iknow that we have been taught all our lives to be self sufficent but God wants us to depend on Him for everything. His way is best and thats what I will pray for. His will be done in my moms life and in my life. And to know that one day we will be reunited with all our loved ones and to see Jesus face to face.....How could I ask for anything more?

Laziness

well just to let everyone know, I AM LAZY!!!!!! Mark will tell you this but my lack of posts tell the story even better. Shame on me! I will attempt to do better! We have had our abnormal holiday season again this year. Seems like when the holidays roll around that everyone is too busy to go to church. this always runs over into the new year. Well here it is April and people have just started to drift back. We had 2 baptisms this year and it looks like we will grow past where we were last year God willing! Just have to stop those holiday season blues!