GLENDA
Good Morning: Did you know that God is crazy about you? If he had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning...and a sunset every evening.
If God took vacations, He'd take His with you. He's with you every second of every day. He wrote His songs just for you, and created birds to sing them. Whenever you want to talk, He listens...and He hears every word. He can live anywhere in the universe, yet He chooses your heart. After all he made you and all creation and after each and everything he created, he said, “It is good.” That's what he said about you.
The only thing that can separate you from His love is you! Sometimes we forget that, don't we? Well, let's let today be the day that we remember how very much God loves each and every one of his creations, and let's live the life He wanted for us. Have a wonderful day! And, Happy Birthday, Cassie!!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
SABRINA
Do you remember as a child thinking - WHEN I AM GROWN I will do as I
please, make my OWN decisions, no one will tell me what to do!
Our human nature tells us self-sufficiency is the greatest goal we could achieve,
but Christ says, “be weak, and find your strength in Me.” The world says, “trust
your own ability and talents.” God says, “do not lean on your own
understanding, but trust Me to direct your paths.” Our culture tells us to value
property and possessions, but Jesus reminds us that this world is not our home.
The approval to be “great” in the world’s eyes is so pervasive… it invades our
jobs, friendships, purchases, and so many other areas of our lives. But God’s
view of greatness is humility. When we are at our weakest, we find the greatest
strength in the power He provides.
We don’t have to prove anything to Him. He created us, in His image, and we are
treasured by Him. In His eyes we ARE great!
If today finds you questioning your abilities, simply remember you were created
in the image of the Great Creator, and that, my friend, is sufficient!
Do you remember as a child thinking - WHEN I AM GROWN I will do as I
please, make my OWN decisions, no one will tell me what to do!
Our human nature tells us self-sufficiency is the greatest goal we could achieve,
but Christ says, “be weak, and find your strength in Me.” The world says, “trust
your own ability and talents.” God says, “do not lean on your own
understanding, but trust Me to direct your paths.” Our culture tells us to value
property and possessions, but Jesus reminds us that this world is not our home.
The approval to be “great” in the world’s eyes is so pervasive… it invades our
jobs, friendships, purchases, and so many other areas of our lives. But God’s
view of greatness is humility. When we are at our weakest, we find the greatest
strength in the power He provides.
We don’t have to prove anything to Him. He created us, in His image, and we are
treasured by Him. In His eyes we ARE great!
If today finds you questioning your abilities, simply remember you were created
in the image of the Great Creator, and that, my friend, is sufficient!
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday, April 18, 2016
JONATHAN
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central – a United Methodist Community. Have you ever felt the urge to do something out of your comfort zone, but held back for reasons such as fear of failure, lack of self-confidence, or because you convinced yourself that it wasn’t the right time? I’m sure we all have at some point. A character named Abram was called out of his own country and family, and in the ancient near-Eastern area of the world, a person didn’t do that.
Abram felt more than an urge; he heard the voice of God tell him what to do. What we have recorded in Genesis is that he did the very thing he was told to do without reservation. Do you think Abram was afraid? Uncomfortable? Or even lacked self-confidence? I think so, but what we see happen is that God continues to guide him, and Abram becomes Abraham and a patriarch of the Jewish and Christian faith. He took a healthy risk, trusted God, and stepped out of his comfort zone. Are you feeling that urge to step out of your comfort zone today? Then do it! It could impact the world!
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central – a United Methodist Community. Have you ever felt the urge to do something out of your comfort zone, but held back for reasons such as fear of failure, lack of self-confidence, or because you convinced yourself that it wasn’t the right time? I’m sure we all have at some point. A character named Abram was called out of his own country and family, and in the ancient near-Eastern area of the world, a person didn’t do that.
Abram felt more than an urge; he heard the voice of God tell him what to do. What we have recorded in Genesis is that he did the very thing he was told to do without reservation. Do you think Abram was afraid? Uncomfortable? Or even lacked self-confidence? I think so, but what we see happen is that God continues to guide him, and Abram becomes Abraham and a patriarch of the Jewish and Christian faith. He took a healthy risk, trusted God, and stepped out of his comfort zone. Are you feeling that urge to step out of your comfort zone today? Then do it! It could impact the world!
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday, April 15, 2016
BOB
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community in downtown Meridian. Today is April 15th, tax day, the day when all of our tax returns are due to the internal revenue service and to the state department of revenue. Our popular culture likes to look at this day and lament all of the wasted money and failed projects that our governments have created. But as a good citizen of our country and a faithful Christian, I choose to take this day to celebrate all the good that our governments accomplish.
For though there are waste and misuse, the funds we provide through our taxes pay for a strong military and police protections that give us a high level of security. These funds pay for highways and streets, for the education of children, the care of elderly and disabled people, and food and clothing for the children of those who are not able to provide those things for their children. So on this day, I choose to celebrate all of the good things our taxes make possible through our working together in this United States.
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community in downtown Meridian. Today is April 15th, tax day, the day when all of our tax returns are due to the internal revenue service and to the state department of revenue. Our popular culture likes to look at this day and lament all of the wasted money and failed projects that our governments have created. But as a good citizen of our country and a faithful Christian, I choose to take this day to celebrate all the good that our governments accomplish.
For though there are waste and misuse, the funds we provide through our taxes pay for a strong military and police protections that give us a high level of security. These funds pay for highways and streets, for the education of children, the care of elderly and disabled people, and food and clothing for the children of those who are not able to provide those things for their children. So on this day, I choose to celebrate all of the good things our taxes make possible through our working together in this United States.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Thursday, April 14, 2016
JONATHAN
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central – a United Methodist Community. I recently cut my hair. So if this is your first time to see me, then what do you think? Well a long time ago, I decided to be me, and sometimes that can be difficult because I’m the only one who can do that. We are all unique, original, and marked by the Creator of the Universe – God. We are God’s creation, so we owe it to ourselves and to God to simply be “me.”
You have so much to offer the world with your words, time, and opportunities – and once we use any or all of these, we can never get them back. Jesus said, “To whom much is given, much is required.” We have the gift of life; therefore, we should give that gift to others by being ourselves – as unique and original as we were created. Today, be yourself, and seek a relationship with the Living God and other followers of Jesus in order to discover the fullness of who we were created to be.
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central – a United Methodist Community. I recently cut my hair. So if this is your first time to see me, then what do you think? Well a long time ago, I decided to be me, and sometimes that can be difficult because I’m the only one who can do that. We are all unique, original, and marked by the Creator of the Universe – God. We are God’s creation, so we owe it to ourselves and to God to simply be “me.”
You have so much to offer the world with your words, time, and opportunities – and once we use any or all of these, we can never get them back. Jesus said, “To whom much is given, much is required.” We have the gift of life; therefore, we should give that gift to others by being ourselves – as unique and original as we were created. Today, be yourself, and seek a relationship with the Living God and other followers of Jesus in order to discover the fullness of who we were created to be.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning, Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. Every follower of Jesus is required to have a set of priorities that will fulfill our commander’s intent.
Most people’s priorities are designed to accomplish a task or life goal that they have instead of influencing others to follower Jesus.
Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:4, not to get distracted by the world, because a good soldier cannot allow himself to embrace the world’s view of what life is about. Instead, he tells him to strive to please the officer who enlisted him by having a single priority and that is to be a good soldier in every aspect.
You are constantly being encouraged to care more about civilian affairs than the spiritual journey you are on, and if you are not careful, you will stop being a soldier and return to civilian life. You have been bought with a price and have been given the title of follower. Listen to the call of our commander, and let us make sure that our priority is to be a capable, proficient, and skilled warrior for his kingdom.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning, Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. Every follower of Jesus is required to have a set of priorities that will fulfill our commander’s intent.
Most people’s priorities are designed to accomplish a task or life goal that they have instead of influencing others to follower Jesus.
Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:4, not to get distracted by the world, because a good soldier cannot allow himself to embrace the world’s view of what life is about. Instead, he tells him to strive to please the officer who enlisted him by having a single priority and that is to be a good soldier in every aspect.
You are constantly being encouraged to care more about civilian affairs than the spiritual journey you are on, and if you are not careful, you will stop being a soldier and return to civilian life. You have been bought with a price and have been given the title of follower. Listen to the call of our commander, and let us make sure that our priority is to be a capable, proficient, and skilled warrior for his kingdom.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
SABRINA
We often pray The Lord’s Prayer. “Give us this day, our daily bread” Those
words really struck home to me the other day as I read a quote from C.S. Lewis.
“Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future.
Happy work is best done by the man who takes his long-term plans somewhat
lightly and works from moment to moment ‘as to the Lord.’
It is only our daily bread that we are encouraged to ask for. The present is the
only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.” TODAY is all
we are to ask for - Give us TODAY, what we need for TODAY. While we have to
be prepared, how much simpler, more free, would our lives be if we did not
borrow the stresses and problems from tomorrow before the sun ever rises on
tomorrow? God gives us strength, grace and perseverance for today. Find
comfort and peace in knowing that the God of the universe holds you and your
day in the palm of His great hand. Whatever comes your way TODAY, your
needs will be met. Will it be easy? Maybe so, maybe not - but at the end of your
day, you can know that God has walked through it with you.
We often pray The Lord’s Prayer. “Give us this day, our daily bread” Those
words really struck home to me the other day as I read a quote from C.S. Lewis.
“Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future.
Happy work is best done by the man who takes his long-term plans somewhat
lightly and works from moment to moment ‘as to the Lord.’
It is only our daily bread that we are encouraged to ask for. The present is the
only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.” TODAY is all
we are to ask for - Give us TODAY, what we need for TODAY. While we have to
be prepared, how much simpler, more free, would our lives be if we did not
borrow the stresses and problems from tomorrow before the sun ever rises on
tomorrow? God gives us strength, grace and perseverance for today. Find
comfort and peace in knowing that the God of the universe holds you and your
day in the palm of His great hand. Whatever comes your way TODAY, your
needs will be met. Will it be easy? Maybe so, maybe not - but at the end of your
day, you can know that God has walked through it with you.
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