Jim Cain
Good Morning!
“Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to
salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” 1 Peter 2:2-3
Joe McKeever, the famous New Orleans cartoonist, once said he would not sketch babies when he was
doing caricatures. It wasn't that he had anything against babies but that life had not touched them yet
to the point that there was a significant difference one infant from another. They just weren't
“remarkable” in their definition.
I wonder how many of us never go beyond our “baby Christian” stage and go to heaven in an
“unremarkable stage” one no different than the other? Never realizing the incredible plans God has for
each and every one of us!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
DENNIS
Good Morning. I am Dennis Gossett from Central United Methodist Church. In his epistle, the Apostle
Peter writes of encouragement to all who find themselves in the middle of life's trials.
During these times, it is easy to become cynical, which robs us of all joy. Cynicism turns a deaf ear to
the Gospel that announces good tidings to the meek, liberty to captives, and the opening of the prison
to them that are bound.
There is hope and love available to us in spite of what life tries to throw at us.
In first Peter, the Apostle goes so far as to say that the trials of faith can even be precious. See, Christ is
our hope in all things; he is our peace that somehow passes all understanding. Thus, we can cling to
faith as we would a precious stone.
You are invited to be a part of the Central United Methodist Church family; a place where you will
receive the same encouragement spoken of in Scripture.
Good Morning. I am Dennis Gossett from Central United Methodist Church. In his epistle, the Apostle
Peter writes of encouragement to all who find themselves in the middle of life's trials.
During these times, it is easy to become cynical, which robs us of all joy. Cynicism turns a deaf ear to
the Gospel that announces good tidings to the meek, liberty to captives, and the opening of the prison
to them that are bound.
There is hope and love available to us in spite of what life tries to throw at us.
In first Peter, the Apostle goes so far as to say that the trials of faith can even be precious. See, Christ is
our hope in all things; he is our peace that somehow passes all understanding. Thus, we can cling to
faith as we would a precious stone.
You are invited to be a part of the Central United Methodist Church family; a place where you will
receive the same encouragement spoken of in Scripture.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
GLENDA
Good Morning:
Recently I saw an article on the internet about questions Jesus might ask you. I can't list all of them
today, but here are a few: If you never felt pain, then how would know that I am a Healer? If you
never had to pray, how would you know that I am a Deliverer? If you were never in trouble, how
would you know that I will come to your rescue? If I gave you all things, then how would you
appreciate them? If you were never broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole?
You get the idea. The point is that we do go through lots of experiences, both good and bad; and we
can't get through them alone. We need Jesus. Whatever you are going through today, Jesus is there for
you. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning:
Recently I saw an article on the internet about questions Jesus might ask you. I can't list all of them
today, but here are a few: If you never felt pain, then how would know that I am a Healer? If you
never had to pray, how would you know that I am a Deliverer? If you were never in trouble, how
would you know that I will come to your rescue? If I gave you all things, then how would you
appreciate them? If you were never broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole?
You get the idea. The point is that we do go through lots of experiences, both good and bad; and we
can't get through them alone. We need Jesus. Whatever you are going through today, Jesus is there for
you. Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Jim Cain
I was in the “library” reading on my iPad early one morning when my book disappeared & suddenly I
saw my own face, and the words Face Time appeared, and there was my youngest son smiling and
waving as he said in one long sentence “Morning Dad we are getting ready to go to VBS at
grandmother's church it should be fun then we're going to Bullet's to eat and if it isn't raining p..” And
then he paused and said awkwardly, “Uh, Dad where are you?” and before I could answer my
nephew's face popped up from behind Doc it hit me I was “reading” so I pointed the screen ceiling
ward and said, “Um, guys let me call y'all back. ”
In retrospect my 1st Face Time session was like the 1st time I prayed or “Face Timed” with God.
Though I couldn't see him I had been to VBS enough in my childhood to know that he could see and
hear me perfectly. The words of that prayer have long slipped through the drain that has become my
memory, but I know that it became easier to talk to God the more I gave over to Him. And that once I
learned he was more interested in what I was telling Him than where I was or what I looked like, then
those conversations became longer and frequent as the days went by. Have you “Face Timed' with God
today? Try it; I think you'll be glad you did.
I was in the “library” reading on my iPad early one morning when my book disappeared & suddenly I
saw my own face, and the words Face Time appeared, and there was my youngest son smiling and
waving as he said in one long sentence “Morning Dad we are getting ready to go to VBS at
grandmother's church it should be fun then we're going to Bullet's to eat and if it isn't raining p..” And
then he paused and said awkwardly, “Uh, Dad where are you?” and before I could answer my
nephew's face popped up from behind Doc it hit me I was “reading” so I pointed the screen ceiling
ward and said, “Um, guys let me call y'all back. ”
In retrospect my 1st Face Time session was like the 1st time I prayed or “Face Timed” with God.
Though I couldn't see him I had been to VBS enough in my childhood to know that he could see and
hear me perfectly. The words of that prayer have long slipped through the drain that has become my
memory, but I know that it became easier to talk to God the more I gave over to Him. And that once I
learned he was more interested in what I was telling Him than where I was or what I looked like, then
those conversations became longer and frequent as the days went by. Have you “Face Timed' with God
today? Try it; I think you'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
John Branning
Good Morning! I'm John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I will never
forget that while I was stationed at COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, serving as the Battalion Chaplain for
Task Force Griffin, a Soldier came to me and asked me, “Chaplain, do we really have a purpose in
life?”
Most people, I believe, come to a point where we ask ourselves if there is a point for us being here. My
answer to that Soldier is the same that I give to you today. Yes, there is a purpose for us being alive at
this specific moment in time. However, it may not be so that you will win American Idol or become
President of the United States. Our purpose for being here is spiritual, to love God and one another. We
are to show compassion and mercy; doing all the good we can for so long as we can.
You have a purpose and I invite you to journey with us at Central United Methodist Church and live
your purpose today.
Good Morning! I'm John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I will never
forget that while I was stationed at COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, serving as the Battalion Chaplain for
Task Force Griffin, a Soldier came to me and asked me, “Chaplain, do we really have a purpose in
life?”
Most people, I believe, come to a point where we ask ourselves if there is a point for us being here. My
answer to that Soldier is the same that I give to you today. Yes, there is a purpose for us being alive at
this specific moment in time. However, it may not be so that you will win American Idol or become
President of the United States. Our purpose for being here is spiritual, to love God and one another. We
are to show compassion and mercy; doing all the good we can for so long as we can.
You have a purpose and I invite you to journey with us at Central United Methodist Church and live
your purpose today.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
BOB
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. New York Yankee Alex
Rodriguez recently said, "I'm fighting for my life," after his 211 game suspension from baseball for
alleged performing enhancing drug use.
Please! After signing a 275 million dollar contract, and collecting most of it, his statement is an affront
to those who face real life and death issues on a daily basis.
Bishop Grant Hagiya reminded us in a recent blog of Logan Stevenson, the 2 year old cancer patient
who recently died just days after serving as the best man at his parents= wedding. A story such as
Logan's should put into perspective A-Rod's ridiculous claim. Logan's story should make us realize
that all of life is a gift. None of us deserve this gift of life, but God constantly gives it simply out of
God's love for us. Logan Stevenson reminds us today that God doesn't really care who wins a ballgame
but only that we can all win at life itself.
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. New York Yankee Alex
Rodriguez recently said, "I'm fighting for my life," after his 211 game suspension from baseball for
alleged performing enhancing drug use.
Please! After signing a 275 million dollar contract, and collecting most of it, his statement is an affront
to those who face real life and death issues on a daily basis.
Bishop Grant Hagiya reminded us in a recent blog of Logan Stevenson, the 2 year old cancer patient
who recently died just days after serving as the best man at his parents= wedding. A story such as
Logan's should put into perspective A-Rod's ridiculous claim. Logan's story should make us realize
that all of life is a gift. None of us deserve this gift of life, but God constantly gives it simply out of
God's love for us. Logan Stevenson reminds us today that God doesn't really care who wins a ballgame
but only that we can all win at life itself.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
JIM CAIN
Good Morning!
Now that summer is over and the class of 2013 is safely off to college, with thank you notes written for
graduation gifts received and senior parties given, it won't be long before the parties for the class of
2014 will begin.
But before it does, let's take one last look at the summer of 2013. Most of my friends were invited to the
last party of the summer, I, however, was not. I pretended it didn't bother me since I had plans on that
date anyway. Ironically, my son got invited by the younger brother of the party host. “Even though the
party is for my brother you should come,” the boy told my son. “After all, I'm sure your Dad will be
coming.” When my son relayed the message I snapped, “Your Dad most certainly will not be going,
your Dad wasn't invited!”
The day after the party, my nephew came slowly walking in with a stack of mail and said, “I put this in
Doc's room on Wednesday when we checked it, I'm sorry Aunt Suzanne.” And there in the pile of
misplaced mail was the invitation I had been waiting on.
Now the funny thing is many of us walk around pouting all the time feeling like we haven't been
invited to God's party because of the things we've done, when in reality God has issued an invitation to
anyone willing to open the door and let him come in!
Good Morning!
Now that summer is over and the class of 2013 is safely off to college, with thank you notes written for
graduation gifts received and senior parties given, it won't be long before the parties for the class of
2014 will begin.
But before it does, let's take one last look at the summer of 2013. Most of my friends were invited to the
last party of the summer, I, however, was not. I pretended it didn't bother me since I had plans on that
date anyway. Ironically, my son got invited by the younger brother of the party host. “Even though the
party is for my brother you should come,” the boy told my son. “After all, I'm sure your Dad will be
coming.” When my son relayed the message I snapped, “Your Dad most certainly will not be going,
your Dad wasn't invited!”
The day after the party, my nephew came slowly walking in with a stack of mail and said, “I put this in
Doc's room on Wednesday when we checked it, I'm sorry Aunt Suzanne.” And there in the pile of
misplaced mail was the invitation I had been waiting on.
Now the funny thing is many of us walk around pouting all the time feeling like we haven't been
invited to God's party because of the things we've done, when in reality God has issued an invitation to
anyone willing to open the door and let him come in!
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