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  • Surrender

    Surrender Last week Kevin and I were honored to welcome my niece Angela and her husband Marcus into our new home during their visit to Baltimore. A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in our living room, sharing some personal struggles regarding our family finances and those of the pantry. We are blessed with…

  • “Get Used to Different”

    “Get Used to Different” You may or may not have heard of or seen “The Chosen.” 1 It is an online streaming TV series about the life of Jesus Christ created by Dallas Jenkins. Anyone can download “The Chosen” app from their app store and watch Seasons 1-3 for free. Season 4 will be available…

  • Rest

    Rest Rest. It’s something most of us would like, but many times we don’t take the time to do it. We live in a fast-paced world. It seems there is always one more job, project, or responsibility we must complete. Each of us has 24 hours each day, but for some of us, there still…

  • Eggceptional Peace

    Eggceptional Peace Yes, as my online spellcheck is telling me, the correct spelling is Exceptional Peace. I purposely spelled it “egg” because of inspired thoughts from the Holy Spirit while I was peeling hard-boiled eggs for my daughter’s breakfast. Normally, I like to purchase already boiled and peeled eggs from the grocery store. This is…

  • Forgiveness

    Forgiveness “When the soldiers came to the place called “The Skull,” they nailed Jesus to a cross. They also nailed the two criminals to crosses, one on each side of Jesus. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive these people! They don’t know what they’re doing.’ While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his…

  • People Helping People

    People Helping People Earlier this month, some of our volunteers were able to help serve dinner at “Streets of Hope,” a local men’s shelter. (In front-Ed, second row left to right-Reverend Kevin, Pat, Kevin’s mom, back row Richard, Jimmie and myself). For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which…

  • Steadfast Devotion

    Steadfast Devotion. “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 English Standard Version (ESV) What is the definition of steadfast? In Google it says, “If someone is steadfast in something that…

  • Lift Up Your Head

    Lift Up Your Head “Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.  I…

  • Merry Christmas!

    As we draw closer to Christmas Day of 2023, I’d like to wish ALL of our incredible clients, volunteers, and donors a blessed and relaxing Christmas. I say relaxing because, during this beautiful and Holy season, it is normal to get caught up in the “hustle and bustle” that comes with all the excitement and…

  • Gratitude

    At first glance, this appears to be our typical weekly food giveaway, but on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 11am to 3pm, Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry had its Thanksgiving basket food giveaway. This was in addition to our weekly Tuesday food handouts from 12 noon to 3pm. There were a certain amount of turkeys…