Do Unto Others...

As adults we can complicate situations. Some situations are by nature difficult, just as some people are naturally harder to deal with. The reality is, not everyone is likeable to us. We might start out getting to know someone we don't think we will really like, and surprise! they become a close friend. Likewise, we may start getting to know someone and the farther in we go, the more we want to turn back. 

College relationships, church relationships, work and family relationships....

The thing to remember is, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Ask God, who wants to be involved, for guidance. Ask Him for opportunities to show kindness to those you don't particularly favor, in a way that you can successfully feel friendly. Ask Him for wisdom in how to navigate dealing with prideful and manipulating persons. Ask Him to keep you from hard situations you struggle to react well in until you can learn how to respond rightly.

No where are we told to like every person the same, but we are to be honest, serve others, love the brethren....Ask God to transform you!

Spring in Virginia

It is a great week to be enjoying warmer weather. It is a time to remember all God did for us in sending Christ to be born of a virgin, only to later die on a cross, taking the penalty for sin upon Himself, rising from the dead 3 days later showing His power over death and sin. When Jesus says, "Your sins are forgiven.", we know that is true because of what happened on Easter Sunday over 2000 years ago. It wasn't just a man saying He could forgive our sins, it was the Son of God. 

Sin is anything that separates us from the creator God of the Bible--anything we think, say or do that offends our Holy God. We cannot do what we want and say we believe, we must bow before God in humble submission to His authority over us. He is a benevolent God who loves His creation, and we must realize we're either serving ourselves (which is to serve Satan) or the true God of the Bible. 

We cannot have one foot in the world and one foot holding our spot in Heaven. We either belong to God, or belong to ourselves with a god of our creating. A god that says living in sin is ok, a god that doesn't mind getting drunk once in a while, a god that says an unborn baby is a choice, a god that doesn't care how you spend your money or time, a god that says selfishness is good....no friends, serve the God of the Bible who can free us from sin and self, and set our feet upon a rock making our footsteps firm! A God who puts a new song in our mouth, a song of praise to our God!

Goodbye Disney

I hope those who love the traditional family values of Disney will push back hard against this. Otherwise, may they become a defunct has-been of a theme-park and company. Come, Lord Jesus, Come. The happiest place on earth is definitely NOT Disney Land anymore. I'm glad it is no longer a desire to return with our family. 

https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/04/06/lgbt-left-is-aggressor-in-culture-wars/

Don't Be a Fool....- Sunday AM- 04/3/2022

Pastor Mike delivers an important message that I hope you will take time to listen to. It is one of the best I've heard in a long time. These days require serious preaching that focuses on Scripture, and this sermon delivers.