Lent Begins

Today is Ash Wednesday and a very important day in my book (and The Book). It begins the 40 days that Jesus spent resisting the evil temptations of Satan in the wilderness. Read Matthew 4:3 and Luke 4:4 for the passages that define these tests by Satan, the producer of lies and scheming. We spend the next 40 days in contemplation of what Jesus went through, mirroring the 40 days that he spent in the wilderness, hungry. We sacrifice to honor his sacrifice and example. Consider giving up something in your life that you lean on but could do without for the next 40 days. Many give up sweets, meat, alcohol, t.v., or the like....experience the closeness with Jesus you will find in limiting your own desires. And that's the crux of it...giving up desires of the flesh to focus on our relationship with Jesus. I hope this time brings you clarity and comfort. We are not the only ones that endure hardship...remember that Jesus suffered the ultimate hardship. Our Saviour. This is for you, Lord!

World Day of Prayer

My home computer is currently "in the shop" so I can't modify our webite with the program I need. However, I wanted to use our blog to remind everyone to put MARCH 5th on the calendar as World Day of Prayer. Our church will be hosting this service at 10:30 a.m. in our fellowship hall and ask all who can to attend. Lisa Stover and Lorena Rackley will be working very hard to prepare for this special day, and the service will prove to be inspirational. More info to come once I get my computer back up and running!

God is still God

I get such inspiration and comfort in listening to 91.1 fm. Recently I heard a sermon in which the preacher said, "On a human's best day he is still a human. On God's worst day (not that He has one) is still God." What motivation to let go and let God do His divine work for us and through us. Food for thought!