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Lemonade
Lemonade “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV The chorus to the song ‘Lemonade’ by Forrest Frank reads, “My Jesus makin’ lemonade, I watch my worries wash (away), lemonadeIt’s gonna be okayLife gave me some lemons, but…
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Todo lo que necesita es amor
All You Need Is Love The Beatles, a popular musical group from Liverpool, England, rose to fame during the 60’s and 70’s. Lennon and McCartney, the songwriting team of the group, may have written the song, but God initiated the word “love”. 1 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a…
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God is in the Waiting
God is in the Waiting I’ll be the first to admit I don’t like waiting. Initially, if it looks like a short wait, that’s alright, but as time progresses and nothing happens, my patience runs thin. There are numerous places where we can learn the art of waiting. Airports, restaurants, bus stops, amusement park rides,…
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Little is Much When God is in it.
Little is Much When God is in it. Every week, Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry feeds 1200-1500 individuals. These numbers include many households with four, five, six, or more people who need food. At Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry, we are blessed to have such dedicated and caring volunteers who work sometimes four or five…
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Strength in Character
Strength in Character The word “strength” evokes images of robustness, emphasizing physical attributes, but I’d like to focus on how “strength” is defined in terms of endurance and power in other situations. Jesus Calms the Storm “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd…
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Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life “Jesus wept.” John 11:35 NIV Although the shortest verse in the Bible, it carries a significant fact that Jesus cares. He had just arrived near the home of His dear friends, Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha. “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if You had been here, my brother would not…
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The Table Is Set
Holy Week Although the table setting may differ, believers worldwide celebrate Jesus’ last supper with His disciples at various times of the year, especially during Holy Week. What started out as the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ended up as Jesus’s crucifixion on Good Friday. Hopefully, you have either seen or heard about…
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Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us There were two popular television shows with themes surrounding angels: “Highway to Heaven”, starring Michael Landon and Victor French from 1984 to 1989, and “Touched By An Angel”, starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, and John Dye from 1994 to 2003. Stories were told about how angels walked among humans and assisted them…