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  • The Light of the World

    The Light of the World “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined” Isaiah 9:2 KJV. On Tuesday, November 25, 2027, Kevin and I headed to Strasburg, PA, where he would soon settle in for…

  • 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…

  • A New Day

    A New Day “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”.  Psalm 118:24 (ESV) Did you wake up this morning? Thank God. Not everyone does. At the Essex House of God Church, during times of testimony, one of the blessings for which individuals are thankful is that…

  • In God’s Time

    In God’s Time “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV In the 16th chapter of the book of John, Jesus shares with His disciples about His soon-coming death. He explains that they cannot…

  • Thankful

    Happy Birthday! Birthdays. We all have one day each year when we can celebrate. Yes, individuals of all ages have one, which means the more we have, the older we become. My brother and I share the same birthday, but ten years apart. I would like to thank him for accepting this fact and allowing…

  • God is Faithful

    God is Faithful These last few days, we’ve experienced various weather conditions: We’ve had snow and freezing rain. The sun came out and we started hoping that Spring would soon be near. This past weekend we had rain for two (2) days. The wind had increased significantly, making the day feel even colder. In the…

  • New Year, New Plans

    New Year, New Plans The holidays were amazing! We celebrated the birthday of our Lord and then, a week later, the beginning of a new year. For many of us, 2024 was a difficult and challenging year: family and friends continued to deal with sicknesses, financial loss, losing their jobs, and the brokenness of grief…

  • He Was There All The Time

    He Was There All The Time Looking back on another year, I’m sure we can all agree that 2024 had many obstacles, challenges, sorrows, joys, and blessings. During this year, many of us have lost loved ones; suffered financial hardships; severed relations, and experienced declining health. As devastating as all these are, God has brought…

  • He Knows Your Name

    He Knows Your Name “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,And He who formed you, O Israel:“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) It’s refreshing when we cross paths with a friend whom we haven’t seen for some time. We call each other by name and…

  • Seasons Part 2

    Seasons Part 2 What thoughts come to your mind as you view this photo? Do you appreciate the intricate lines of black and red in both bold and slender display? Or do the complex images create a web of confusion? How about this photo? A relaxing swim or relief seeing the light at the end…