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Greetings,

The media learned long ago that “bad news” sells.

According to the old joke, a man was standing on a bridge getting ready to jump. After a passerby called 911, a policeman came and told the man, “Don’t jump. It can’t be that bad. I’ll tell you my problems and then you tell me yours.“ The man told the policeman his problems and the policeman told the man his. Then they both jumped.

Focusing on the negatives in our lives has a detrimental affect on us. It can rob us of hope and increase stress—which can weaken our immune systems. But focusing on positive things in or lives helps us. God wants to change our thinking. Let’s begin to notice the many blessings that He has bestowed upon each of us. When we allow that to happen, it gives us the power to change our circumstances!

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) – “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things.”

Heavenly Father, help us not to worry and dwell about the things that we cannot control. Instead, teach us to trust in Your goodness, for You are a GOOD GOD! I claim Your covering and protection over all of our families. In Jesus’ Name!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes and “The Blessing.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

We read in Psalm 145:9 (NKJV):“The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.”

How do we know that God is good to us? We often take His goodness for granted. It’s only when we stop and think of all the good things in our lives that we realize those things have a Source. They didn’t happen because we were so much wiser or better than others.

Another way to not overlook the goodness of God is to realize how His Grace always carries us through every crisis. This too proves His great love for us. You and I have survived it! We are still here. For God to guide and protect us during such turbulent times is truly amazing! He really does deserve our very highest praise!

May God smile upon you and continually give you His grace and favor. May He keep you by His great power and grant you His everlasting mercies!

Lord, You really are a GOOD God! I thank You that You have been so good to me. Even when I don’t deserve it and even though I may not always see it, goodness and mercy are chasing after me. I praise You for it!

Today, I’m worshiping with Dante Bowe & Kirby Kaple and “Lift You High.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

We read In 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NKJV) “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; [13] but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.”

Have you ever felt like the heat has been turned up seven times higher than ever before? I’m sure we all have. But the good news is, just as with the three Hebrews in the fiery furnace, we are not alone!

If you’ll take your stand for God, He will show up for you when you need Him to! Let’s learn to rejoice— even when the heat is on. In doing so, Peter said that we actually share in the sufferings of Christ as an expression of our devotion to Him.

Father, I pray that You will look upon us in every season of fiery trials that we might face. We exalt You, for You are worthy of our devotion, both in the good times and the bad. Cover Your people, our nation, and our world. Help us remember that we are never alone. You are ALWAYS with us—even in the fire!

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong United and “Another in the Fire.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

What causes heaven to be “heaven?” Is it because there are no hospitals or diseases there? Is it because there aren’t screaming sirens and crime? Or is it because divorce, suffering and even death do not exist there?

Could it rather be it’s because of WHO is in heaven? Is it because God is there and His abiding Presence fills that wonderful place with joy and peace?

Revelation 4:2 (NKJV) - “Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.”

Wherever God’s Presence dwells, the terrible consequences of sin simply cannot remain. Remember how demonic spirits had to flee, the sick were healed, and death was vanquished when Jesus showed up? The awful effects of sin cannot co-exist with Him. Those things won’t be found in heaven because He is there!

Father, cover us with Your Spirit today. Place Your hand upon us and allow us to abide in Your Presence. Let us experience the joy of knowing You and the shield of Your Presence. We love You, Lord!

My worship today is with Natalie Grant and "Your Presence Is My Weapon.”

We love and pray for you every day. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor