AIR DATE: 05/29/15
DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I believe that every person has a story to tell. Stories are powerful. They can make a huge impact on individuals and on societies. Through stories legends are born, heroes are made, and traditions are started. They can change the direction of a person’s life. They can even change someone’s outlook. We can often find motivation when we recall the accounts of a certain person’s life and go on to do the impossible.
This is kind of impact the church at Rome in Paul’s day was making on a lot of people. He writes, “Your faith is being reported all over the world.” What made their story so widespread was not the heroic exploits of Rome’s gladiators, their philosophical schools, their cultural status or political influence. It wasn’t any of those things. What made the church in Rome’s story so powerful was their faith in Jesus Christ and how it had impacted their lives.
The people of Rome were making a huge impact on the world, because they coupled their story with the story of God. I am Dennis Gossett for Central United Methodist Church inviting you to come share your story with us.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
RAY
A friend holds a package out to you. The paper covering it is stained and crumpled, but your friend assures you what's inside is beautiful and life changing. What would you do? Do you trust your friend and open the gift despite its package, or do you turn away in disgust and exclaim, "I don't care what you say: I'm not opening that ugly gift"?
It amazes us as believers that God would give us - the undeserving - a new life through the torment of his son on the cross. The fact that he would take something as ugly as crucifixion and make it beautiful causes us to wonder.
And even more wondrous, God does the same with us. He takes our ugly - sin stained lives and regenerates them with the purity of his Holy Spirit. He offers us a life-changing package that could be wrapped only one way: the blood of Christ. Only by opening this gift will we receive new life from Christ. Have a great day.
A friend holds a package out to you. The paper covering it is stained and crumpled, but your friend assures you what's inside is beautiful and life changing. What would you do? Do you trust your friend and open the gift despite its package, or do you turn away in disgust and exclaim, "I don't care what you say: I'm not opening that ugly gift"?
It amazes us as believers that God would give us - the undeserving - a new life through the torment of his son on the cross. The fact that he would take something as ugly as crucifixion and make it beautiful causes us to wonder.
And even more wondrous, God does the same with us. He takes our ugly - sin stained lives and regenerates them with the purity of his Holy Spirit. He offers us a life-changing package that could be wrapped only one way: the blood of Christ. Only by opening this gift will we receive new life from Christ. Have a great day.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United
Methodist Church. At Central we are for connecting God to People and
People to God. If this is going to happen it means that we have to
intentionally enter into relationships with people who are not followers of
Jesus, yet. This is most uncomfortable to people of faith; and the reason I
believe is that we have bought into the idea of avoiding relationships. We are
told to even fear relationships. Don’t make eye contact at the grocery store,
don’t wave at people on the street, and don’t speak unless we are spoken too.
Jesus told his follower to get involved in the lives of others and especially
those who didn’t know him. The only way to have spiritual influence on
others is to be in relationship. This means you and I will have to get out of
our comfort zone and start connecting God to people. I hope today that you
will find someone new and start a conversation not about the Bible or how
much you love your church but a conversation about the person you’re
talking to. Listen to their story, get to know them, and then let God use your
relationship to connect himself to them. I invite you to Central where we are
for connecting people to God and God to people.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United
Methodist Church. At Central we are for connecting God to People and
People to God. If this is going to happen it means that we have to
intentionally enter into relationships with people who are not followers of
Jesus, yet. This is most uncomfortable to people of faith; and the reason I
believe is that we have bought into the idea of avoiding relationships. We are
told to even fear relationships. Don’t make eye contact at the grocery store,
don’t wave at people on the street, and don’t speak unless we are spoken too.
Jesus told his follower to get involved in the lives of others and especially
those who didn’t know him. The only way to have spiritual influence on
others is to be in relationship. This means you and I will have to get out of
our comfort zone and start connecting God to people. I hope today that you
will find someone new and start a conversation not about the Bible or how
much you love your church but a conversation about the person you’re
talking to. Listen to their story, get to know them, and then let God use your
relationship to connect himself to them. I invite you to Central where we are
for connecting people to God and God to people.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
SABRINA
After days of rioting, on Wednesday, April 29th, Major League Baseball decreed that the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox would play before an empty stadium, both for the safety of fans -- and to not overtax law enforcement resources - With no crowd noise or energy to distract from events on the field, each crack of the bat and umpire's call was magnified. Players found it tougher to stay focused. You could hear a pin drop. The noise echoed through Camden Hall.
The game went on and the Orioles won 8-2, but everyone was in agreement, it was not a game they would like to repeat.
Our relationship with God is much the same as that baseball game. We can live this life, go about our day to day tasks, and never enter into a relationship with God. We can play the game of life, leaving God outside the stands. But there is an emptiness, a hollowness in life. We lose our focus. We are created to live in harmony with God, to have interaction, look to Him as our source of energy and strength through our daily lives. Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength.” That is a powerful reminder in this game of life.
After days of rioting, on Wednesday, April 29th, Major League Baseball decreed that the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox would play before an empty stadium, both for the safety of fans -- and to not overtax law enforcement resources - With no crowd noise or energy to distract from events on the field, each crack of the bat and umpire's call was magnified. Players found it tougher to stay focused. You could hear a pin drop. The noise echoed through Camden Hall.
The game went on and the Orioles won 8-2, but everyone was in agreement, it was not a game they would like to repeat.
Our relationship with God is much the same as that baseball game. We can live this life, go about our day to day tasks, and never enter into a relationship with God. We can play the game of life, leaving God outside the stands. But there is an emptiness, a hollowness in life. We lose our focus. We are created to live in harmony with God, to have interaction, look to Him as our source of energy and strength through our daily lives. Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength.” That is a powerful reminder in this game of life.
Monday, May 25, 2015
GLENDA
Good Morning! Today is Memorial Day.....a time to honor and remember all
who gave their lives in military service to our county. Do you know where
this idea began? Well, really nobody knows for sure, but I like the story that
it began right here close to home in Columbus, MS.
In 1866, Columbus was a hospital town and in many cases a burial site for
both Confederate and Union Soldiers. Four women decided to mark the
graves of the Confederate soldiers with flowers. On April 25, 1866, on the
way to the cemetery, one of the women spontaneously suggested they mark
all graves...both Confederate and Union.
Other states claim they were the first, but it doesn't really matter where it
started. In 1971, President Lyndon Johnson declared the last Monday in May
to be called Memorial Day in remembrance of all military personnel who
died in any war defending our country.
Don't let today be just another holiday. Stop and thank God for all those
brave men and women who gave their all for us. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning! Today is Memorial Day.....a time to honor and remember all
who gave their lives in military service to our county. Do you know where
this idea began? Well, really nobody knows for sure, but I like the story that
it began right here close to home in Columbus, MS.
In 1866, Columbus was a hospital town and in many cases a burial site for
both Confederate and Union Soldiers. Four women decided to mark the
graves of the Confederate soldiers with flowers. On April 25, 1866, on the
way to the cemetery, one of the women spontaneously suggested they mark
all graves...both Confederate and Union.
Other states claim they were the first, but it doesn't really matter where it
started. In 1971, President Lyndon Johnson declared the last Monday in May
to be called Memorial Day in remembrance of all military personnel who
died in any war defending our country.
Don't let today be just another holiday. Stop and thank God for all those
brave men and women who gave their all for us. Have a wonderful day!
Friday, May 22, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
GLENDA
Good Morning! One
day as students came
into a seminary class,
they noticed a big
target on the wall,
and on a nearby table
were many darts. The
instructor told the
students to draw a
picture of someone
they disliked or
someone who had
made them angry.
They drew their
pictures and placed
them on the large
target and began to
throw their darts.
Some threw their
darts with such force
that their targets were
ripping apart.
Finally, the instructor
told them to stop. He
removed all the
targets, and finally,
the large one that he
had placed under
them. It was a picture
of Jesus…holes and
jagged marks
covered his face. The
instructor simply said
these words: “In as
much as you have
done it unto the least
of these my brothers,
you have done it also
to me.” The point, of
course, is that we
need to guard what
we say and what we
do. Have a wonderful
day!
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
RAY
Good Morning!
Southern California’s
Imperial Valley was
originally a desert,
but growers now
depend on irrigation
to bring water. The
Imperial Irrigation
District includes more
than 1,400 miles of
irrigation canals.
Canals and pipes are
simply channels—a
means for getting
water from one point
to another.
In a similar sense,
weak human beings
are channels for
God’s power. God
wants to demonstrate
His power to the
world. To do so, He
does mighty works
through those who
have no power of
their own.
Paul wrote that he
was glad to be found
weak, for then God’s
strength in Christ
could be revealed
through him. He told
the Corinthians that
God chooses to use
the weak and foolish
things of this world to
shame the powerful.
When God displays
His power or wisdom
through a weak
person, there is no
question about the
source.
If you find yourself in
a place of weakness
today, tell God you're
willing to be used to
display His power.
Good Morning!
Southern California’s
Imperial Valley was
originally a desert,
but growers now
depend on irrigation
to bring water. The
Imperial Irrigation
District includes more
than 1,400 miles of
irrigation canals.
Canals and pipes are
simply channels—a
means for getting
water from one point
to another.
In a similar sense,
weak human beings
are channels for
God’s power. God
wants to demonstrate
His power to the
world. To do so, He
does mighty works
through those who
have no power of
their own.
Paul wrote that he
was glad to be found
weak, for then God’s
strength in Christ
could be revealed
through him. He told
the Corinthians that
God chooses to use
the weak and foolish
things of this world to
shame the powerful.
When God displays
His power or wisdom
through a weak
person, there is no
question about the
source.
If you find yourself in
a place of weakness
today, tell God you're
willing to be used to
display His power.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
RAY
Good Morning!
Southern California’s Imperial Valley was originally a desert, but growers now depend on irrigation to bring water. The Imperial Irrigation District includes more than 1,400 miles of irrigation canals. Canals and pipes are simply channels—a means for getting water from one point to another.
In a similar sense, weak human beings are channels for God’s power. God wants to demonstrate His power to the world. To do so, He does mighty works through those who have no power of their own.
Paul wrote that he was glad to be found weak, for then God’s strength in Christ could be revealed through him. He told the Corinthians that God chooses to use the weak and foolish things of this world to shame the powerful. When God displays His power or wisdom through a weak person, there is no question about the source.
If you find yourself in a place of weakness today, tell God you're willing to be used to display His power.
Good Morning!
Southern California’s Imperial Valley was originally a desert, but growers now depend on irrigation to bring water. The Imperial Irrigation District includes more than 1,400 miles of irrigation canals. Canals and pipes are simply channels—a means for getting water from one point to another.
In a similar sense, weak human beings are channels for God’s power. God wants to demonstrate His power to the world. To do so, He does mighty works through those who have no power of their own.
Paul wrote that he was glad to be found weak, for then God’s strength in Christ could be revealed through him. He told the Corinthians that God chooses to use the weak and foolish things of this world to shame the powerful. When God displays His power or wisdom through a weak person, there is no question about the source.
If you find yourself in a place of weakness today, tell God you're willing to be used to display His power.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
DENNIS
Good Morning. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Have you ever felt like you were not accepted? I remember as child that I felt like I was never really accepted because I wasn’t that good at sports like most kids. I was uncoordinated, slow, and a bit over weight.
When we get older we still can have these types of feelings. You may be in a situation where you do not feel accepted. And, this could be somehow bleeding over into your relationship with God. You feel that He does not accept you because you have not experienced some emotional high or charismatic feeling. The enemy wants you to believe God does not want you. Well, friend, that is a lie. God says that “my grace is sufficient.” All you have to do is trust Him, because He has given you the ability to know Him. And, He has lovingly and unconditionally accepted you when you committed yourself to Him.
So, every time the devil tries to convince you otherwise, point to the moment you gave yourself to God and let that alone be your witness. Here, at Central we encourage each other to tell our stories with one another, which will evidently inspire others. I invite you to come and share your story.
Good Morning. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Have you ever felt like you were not accepted? I remember as child that I felt like I was never really accepted because I wasn’t that good at sports like most kids. I was uncoordinated, slow, and a bit over weight.
When we get older we still can have these types of feelings. You may be in a situation where you do not feel accepted. And, this could be somehow bleeding over into your relationship with God. You feel that He does not accept you because you have not experienced some emotional high or charismatic feeling. The enemy wants you to believe God does not want you. Well, friend, that is a lie. God says that “my grace is sufficient.” All you have to do is trust Him, because He has given you the ability to know Him. And, He has lovingly and unconditionally accepted you when you committed yourself to Him.
So, every time the devil tries to convince you otherwise, point to the moment you gave yourself to God and let that alone be your witness. Here, at Central we encourage each other to tell our stories with one another, which will evidently inspire others. I invite you to come and share your story.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
DENNIS
Good Morning. I am
Dennis Gossett with
Central United
Methodist Church.
Have you ever felt
like you were not
accepted? I
remember as child
that I felt like I was
never really accepted
because I wasn’t that
good at sports like
most kids. I was
uncoordinated, slow,
and a bit over weight.
When we get older
we still can have
these types of
feelings. You may be
in a situation where
you do not feel
accepted. And, this
could be somehow
bleeding over into
your relationship with
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God. You feel that He
does not accept you
because you have
not experienced
some emotional high
or charismatic feeling.
The enemy wants
you to believe God
does not want you.
Well, friend, that is a
lie. God says that “my
grace is sufficient.” All
you have to do is
trust Him, because
He has given you the
ability to know Him.
And, He has lovingly
and unconditionally
accepted you when
you committed
yourself to Him.
So, every time the
devil tries to convince
you otherwise, point
to the moment you
gave yourself to God
and let that alone be
your witness. Here, at
Central we
encourage each other
Good Morning. I am
Dennis Gossett with
Central United
Methodist Church.
Have you ever felt
like you were not
accepted? I
remember as child
that I felt like I was
never really accepted
because I wasn’t that
good at sports like
most kids. I was
uncoordinated, slow,
and a bit over weight.
When we get older
we still can have
these types of
feelings. You may be
in a situation where
you do not feel
accepted. And, this
could be somehow
bleeding over into
your relationship with
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God. You feel that He
does not accept you
because you have
not experienced
some emotional high
or charismatic feeling.
The enemy wants
you to believe God
does not want you.
Well, friend, that is a
lie. God says that “my
grace is sufficient.” All
you have to do is
trust Him, because
He has given you the
ability to know Him.
And, He has lovingly
and unconditionally
accepted you when
you committed
yourself to Him.
So, every time the
devil tries to convince
you otherwise, point
to the moment you
gave yourself to God
and let that alone be
your witness. Here, at
Central we
encourage each other
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United
Methodist Church. I read on line just this past week that a recent survey of
America’s religious landscape was shifting toward more secularization than
Christianity. Scholars on both sides of the issue pressed why they believed
this was occurring; and like them, I want to share with you my thoughts.
I believe that we are not really getting the message out. We have been drug
into political fights that try to get those of us who are followers of Jesus to
tell the world what we are against.
If you remember, they did Jesus the same way trying to trap him also. It’s
time that we tell others what we are for and what we believe that following
Jesus brings to our lives. As the Lead Pastor of Central, we are for
relationships that are transformational. You were created by God to be in
relationship with Jesus and with other people. We desire that for you because
God desires that. Your will become more alive the more that you connect. I
invite you to visit us at Central and learn what a follower of Jesus is for.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United
Methodist Church. I read on line just this past week that a recent survey of
America’s religious landscape was shifting toward more secularization than
Christianity. Scholars on both sides of the issue pressed why they believed
this was occurring; and like them, I want to share with you my thoughts.
I believe that we are not really getting the message out. We have been drug
into political fights that try to get those of us who are followers of Jesus to
tell the world what we are against.
If you remember, they did Jesus the same way trying to trap him also. It’s
time that we tell others what we are for and what we believe that following
Jesus brings to our lives. As the Lead Pastor of Central, we are for
relationships that are transformational. You were created by God to be in
relationship with Jesus and with other people. We desire that for you because
God desires that. Your will become more alive the more that you connect. I
invite you to visit us at Central and learn what a follower of Jesus is for.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
BOB
The story is told of a little girl who was late coming home for supper one evening. When she got home her parents were understandably upset. They questioned her about why she had been so late, after all they had worried about her!
The little girl said, "I stopped to help Marcie, she had a wreck on her bicycle and it was broken." Her father said, "But you don't know anything about fixing bicycles!" To which the little girl replied, "I know, but I stopped to help her cry."
Now you may or may not know anything about fixing bicycles, or cars, or washing machines, or refrigerators or much of anything else. But when friends have broken things in their lives and are in despair, we can help them with that! The truth is that we are rarely in the position of being able to fix the brokenness of someone's life, but we can help them cry about it.
This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. I suggest that our calling is to encourage others and cry with them through the hard times in life!
The story is told of a little girl who was late coming home for supper one evening. When she got home her parents were understandably upset. They questioned her about why she had been so late, after all they had worried about her!
The little girl said, "I stopped to help Marcie, she had a wreck on her bicycle and it was broken." Her father said, "But you don't know anything about fixing bicycles!" To which the little girl replied, "I know, but I stopped to help her cry."
Now you may or may not know anything about fixing bicycles, or cars, or washing machines, or refrigerators or much of anything else. But when friends have broken things in their lives and are in despair, we can help them with that! The truth is that we are rarely in the position of being able to fix the brokenness of someone's life, but we can help them cry about it.
This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. I suggest that our calling is to encourage others and cry with them through the hard times in life!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I have noticed on Facebook over the past few months people are really getting into the idea of paying it forward. This is where you do a good deed for someone and then they do one for someone else. The idea is that one act of kindness can motivate a thousand more.
Believe it or not, this is not a new phenomenon, because I believe that Jesus was the first one to teach on this idea. Jesus told his followers to do to others as you would have them do to you. This simple teaching by Jesus if we lived by it would transform our world. We would move from being a self centered society all the way to a self giving one. We would try to out love the other person, and I believe that is one competition that in the end everyone is the winner. Do to others today as you would have them do to you.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I have noticed on Facebook over the past few months people are really getting into the idea of paying it forward. This is where you do a good deed for someone and then they do one for someone else. The idea is that one act of kindness can motivate a thousand more.
Believe it or not, this is not a new phenomenon, because I believe that Jesus was the first one to teach on this idea. Jesus told his followers to do to others as you would have them do to you. This simple teaching by Jesus if we lived by it would transform our world. We would move from being a self centered society all the way to a self giving one. We would try to out love the other person, and I believe that is one competition that in the end everyone is the winner. Do to others today as you would have them do to you.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
SUZANNE
I have known many
students in my years
who were excited
about getting their
drivers permit. Many
who went and did so
without studying for
the test. Some
passed, some didn=t.
Several years ago, I
had to get my
commercial driver’s
license. There were a
lot of things in that
manual with which I
was completely
unfamiliar: airbrakes
and power steering
fluid had no meaning
to me. It wasn=t until I
spent a lot of time
understanding the
book and having
someone show me
the parts under the
hood, that I became
knowledgeable
enough to pass, and
yes, I have a CDL!
The same principles
that I used to earn
that commercial
drivers license can be
applied to our
spiritual lives. The
Bible is full of
guidelines and rules
that will help us pass
the test of life.
Sometimes those
lessons can be
learned on our own,
and sometimes it
takes Biblical study,
Godly pursuit, and
encouragement from
other believers.
The road of life is
challenging. We
would be wise to read
the Abook@ and
learn the lessons God
teaches us as we
travel the path with
Him!
For Central United
Methodist Church, I
am Suzanne Cain.
I have known many
students in my years
who were excited
about getting their
drivers permit. Many
who went and did so
without studying for
the test. Some
passed, some didn=t.
Several years ago, I
had to get my
commercial driver’s
license. There were a
lot of things in that
manual with which I
was completely
unfamiliar: airbrakes
and power steering
fluid had no meaning
to me. It wasn=t until I
spent a lot of time
understanding the
book and having
someone show me
the parts under the
hood, that I became
knowledgeable
enough to pass, and
yes, I have a CDL!
The same principles
that I used to earn
that commercial
drivers license can be
applied to our
spiritual lives. The
Bible is full of
guidelines and rules
that will help us pass
the test of life.
Sometimes those
lessons can be
learned on our own,
and sometimes it
takes Biblical study,
Godly pursuit, and
encouragement from
other believers.
The road of life is
challenging. We
would be wise to read
the Abook@ and
learn the lessons God
teaches us as we
travel the path with
Him!
For Central United
Methodist Church, I
am Suzanne Cain.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
DENNIS
Good Morning, I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Well, summer is about to be officially here. If you are like me you are already planning vacations, taking time off work, and having your kids taking a break from their studies. Next month, we all want to relax and enjoy ourselves. After all, isn’t that what summer is all about? But, this should not be an excuse to grow relaxed in our faith. It is tempting to let our prayer life grow weak when we are planning to be surrounded by our vacation paradise. God wants us to always rely upon him, even when things could not seemingly be any better. That is why he reminds you to always “make your petitions deeps.”
There are still people and situations in your life, in your community, and in the world that still need your wonderful intercession. When we continue to offer up our deep petitions to God, we are keeping our hearts fixated on the One who is working in all things. So, as you are soaking up the suns rays on your vacation and you’re getting a moment of relaxation, remember those who could use some time soaking up the rays of God’s Son and are in need of His peace. Then offer them up joyfully to Him.
Good Morning, I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Well, summer is about to be officially here. If you are like me you are already planning vacations, taking time off work, and having your kids taking a break from their studies. Next month, we all want to relax and enjoy ourselves. After all, isn’t that what summer is all about? But, this should not be an excuse to grow relaxed in our faith. It is tempting to let our prayer life grow weak when we are planning to be surrounded by our vacation paradise. God wants us to always rely upon him, even when things could not seemingly be any better. That is why he reminds you to always “make your petitions deeps.”
There are still people and situations in your life, in your community, and in the world that still need your wonderful intercession. When we continue to offer up our deep petitions to God, we are keeping our hearts fixated on the One who is working in all things. So, as you are soaking up the suns rays on your vacation and you’re getting a moment of relaxation, remember those who could use some time soaking up the rays of God’s Son and are in need of His peace. Then offer them up joyfully to Him.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
RAY
Good Morning! A man spoke at a rural nursing home. His audience was reinforcing their feelings of inadequacy, so he enlisted them for action. He needed six people to be prayer warriors for a new missions outreach; four people to read books onto CD for the blind; two women to teach a class to Girl Scouts on needlework and crocheting; and two men to judge a historical essay competition for the local high school.
In its opportunities for service, faith gives all of us...young and old, healthy or impaired – a purpose for living. We may not set any world records, star in any films, or record any hit songs, but there is reason to face each new day with optimism. Life never loses its value, because even as our bodies age, we can still accomplish great things for Christ.
Have a wonderful, productive day in service for our Lord and our fellow man.
Good Morning! A man spoke at a rural nursing home. His audience was reinforcing their feelings of inadequacy, so he enlisted them for action. He needed six people to be prayer warriors for a new missions outreach; four people to read books onto CD for the blind; two women to teach a class to Girl Scouts on needlework and crocheting; and two men to judge a historical essay competition for the local high school.
In its opportunities for service, faith gives all of us...young and old, healthy or impaired – a purpose for living. We may not set any world records, star in any films, or record any hit songs, but there is reason to face each new day with optimism. Life never loses its value, because even as our bodies age, we can still accomplish great things for Christ.
Have a wonderful, productive day in service for our Lord and our fellow man.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
SABRINA
Tomorrow as we observe National Day of Prayer let us pray for our nation and thank God for our nation. No, it most certainly is not perfect and good in all its ways. We don't kneel down in prayer ignoring that all is not right in our country. However, we can give thanks to God for the goodness we have in Christ, the generosity of this people who believe in the Son of God, and the land we hold dear, and for the people who fight to protect this land and its freedoms.
Perhaps on National Day of prayer, we can set aside the partisan slings and arrows and look to God together. Seek the Lord in prayer, ask for wisdom and goodness from Him on that day, and look for the Lord to answer in a big way, remembering His promise “Where two or three are gathered, there I am in the midst of them.”
May we never forget the many blessing bestowed upon our nation as we observe National Day of Prayer on May 7th.
Tomorrow as we observe National Day of Prayer let us pray for our nation and thank God for our nation. No, it most certainly is not perfect and good in all its ways. We don't kneel down in prayer ignoring that all is not right in our country. However, we can give thanks to God for the goodness we have in Christ, the generosity of this people who believe in the Son of God, and the land we hold dear, and for the people who fight to protect this land and its freedoms.
Perhaps on National Day of prayer, we can set aside the partisan slings and arrows and look to God together. Seek the Lord in prayer, ask for wisdom and goodness from Him on that day, and look for the Lord to answer in a big way, remembering His promise “Where two or three are gathered, there I am in the midst of them.”
May we never forget the many blessing bestowed upon our nation as we observe National Day of Prayer on May 7th.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
BOB
Good morning. Faith is the tenacity that believes when believing isn't easy and circumstances are hard.
Unfortunately, we often approach faith as something fully accomplished and mature or it is not true faith. We ask ourselves, "How can I believe when I still have some doubts?"
Yet, in the real world in which Jesus lived, faith was challenging, hard, dangerous, and always in process. In the 9th chapter of Mark we are told of an encounter between Jesus and a man desperate for healing of his son. Jesus assures him that everything is possible for one who believes. In a sudden burst of honesty the man replies. AI do believe, help my unbelief. Isn=t that how we often feel? We do trust Jesus, yet we hold out doubts.
This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. My prayer for you and for me today is, ALord, help our unbelief.@
Good morning. Faith is the tenacity that believes when believing isn't easy and circumstances are hard.
Unfortunately, we often approach faith as something fully accomplished and mature or it is not true faith. We ask ourselves, "How can I believe when I still have some doubts?"
Yet, in the real world in which Jesus lived, faith was challenging, hard, dangerous, and always in process. In the 9th chapter of Mark we are told of an encounter between Jesus and a man desperate for healing of his son. Jesus assures him that everything is possible for one who believes. In a sudden burst of honesty the man replies. AI do believe, help my unbelief. Isn=t that how we often feel? We do trust Jesus, yet we hold out doubts.
This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. My prayer for you and for me today is, ALord, help our unbelief.@
Monday, May 4, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
John
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I have found that it is easy to make people angry. We can anger people by our actions or inactions. We can say something or participate in an action that harms the wellbeing of those around us. If you are like me, most often it is not our intent to hurt anyone in any way. This makes me believe that most people don’t intend on hurting us especially those that love us most.
Ecclesiastes 7:6 says, Don't let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. When people say or do something that hurts us, let us not rush to anger. This is good advice for all of us, before we let the actions of others affect the way that we live and love today. Let us give one another the benefit of the doubt. After all we are all fallible people prone to say and do the wrong thing. If we forgive and resist anger life becomes more enjoyable.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I have found that it is easy to make people angry. We can anger people by our actions or inactions. We can say something or participate in an action that harms the wellbeing of those around us. If you are like me, most often it is not our intent to hurt anyone in any way. This makes me believe that most people don’t intend on hurting us especially those that love us most.
Ecclesiastes 7:6 says, Don't let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. When people say or do something that hurts us, let us not rush to anger. This is good advice for all of us, before we let the actions of others affect the way that we live and love today. Let us give one another the benefit of the doubt. After all we are all fallible people prone to say and do the wrong thing. If we forgive and resist anger life becomes more enjoyable.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
GLENDA
Good Morning: How about some fun facts about God's creations? Did you know a potato bug hatches in 7 days; a canary in 14 days; a barnyard hen in 21 days; the eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 days; a mallard hatches in 35 days; the eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days.
Are you seeing a pattern here? These numbers are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a week.
And, did you know that each watermelon has an even number of stripes on the rind; each orange has an even number of segments; each ear of corn has an even number of rows; each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains.
I could go on and on but my point is that God gave careful and perfect thought to all his creations. You are one of his creations and there is purpose for your life. To know what it is, just be sure you put God in control. Have a great day!!
Good Morning: How about some fun facts about God's creations? Did you know a potato bug hatches in 7 days; a canary in 14 days; a barnyard hen in 21 days; the eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 days; a mallard hatches in 35 days; the eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days.
Are you seeing a pattern here? These numbers are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a week.
And, did you know that each watermelon has an even number of stripes on the rind; each orange has an even number of segments; each ear of corn has an even number of rows; each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains.
I could go on and on but my point is that God gave careful and perfect thought to all his creations. You are one of his creations and there is purpose for your life. To know what it is, just be sure you put God in control. Have a great day!!
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