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Month: April 2019

Celebration of Life

April 29, 2019 /

Hey everyone, how are you doing today. I am going to do something a little bit different this time. Today we are going to celebrate the life of someone close to me. You see a few weeks ago my Mother in Law Bernice passed on to her next adventure. She was saved and did love God. Serving Him in many ways. From taking mission trips to Jamaica to just being available to serve in any area that needed help. This alone tells us that she had a servants heart. We all can learn from that. For our Lord is looking for his people to be obedient to Him and serve. Often its not something large or overly complicated just a small task. If you are willing He will use you.

Another thing that was of interest to her were butterflies. She enjoyed planting those plants that would attract them. So if it was flowers or a plant that would naturally attract them she would set them out in areas to thrive. In turn they would be there for the butterflies to land on and such. Similar to us His children. God plants us out in the world to attract others. Being able to offer them eternal life in Christ Jesus. Not only did she do this, but some of her daughters would do what they could to help out the Monarch Butterflies. Starting with the eggs all the way to the butterfly itself. You see the butterfly lays eggs and eventually they hatch. Out comes a caterpillar which eats and eats and eats some more. Then when they get to the proper size they they change into a chrysalis. After a short period of time out comes a butterfly. The chrysalis is basically green in color (My wife would tell me the exact color. But I will stick to green) with a fine line of gold near the top. Green represents life and gold represents riches and splendor. Both of these are representations of Heaven. Its no wonder she liked all this stuff.

Much of her life is a picture of her walk with God. If she knew this or not we don’t know. Along with this is the fact that many of her children walk with God also. All of this points to one who loved God. As for her children , to walk with God is a way of carrying out her legacy. Just that you now have an opportunity to take it further.

Be blessed, Ken

The Group Photo

April 6, 2019 /

A little over a week ago as of this writing, I heard from our Lord an interesting word. It goes as follows. “A tree planted on the edge of the woods is not lost.” Hows that for a thought provoking word. At the same time He told me to “come out from the group.” followed by “I’ve called you out.” These words are really easy to understand its the next question that provides a challenge. Its ” where do you want me to go Lord?” Or it may be “what do you want me to do Lord?” If you understand the answer to these questions then how about this one. “What do I do for finances?” I’m sure many of us have asked these questions. Are we patient enough to wait on the answer? Are we listening ?

I’ll get back to the questions later. Now I want to look at the first word. When I received this I pictured an area of a forest. Noticing the trees on the edge. Then these thoughts came to me. The ones on the edge are the first line of defense. Followed by the thought that they have the first opportunity to make a difference. I can identify with these thoughts. For I am one of the Gatekeepers (Ushers) in our church. Our role has expanded greatly over the last couple years. Taking on a security role also. We greet the people first as they come in. We also take notice of what is going on around us. Paying attention to new people. Seeing if they stand out due to appearance or items they have with them. We are the first line of defense. By greeting them we can be the first to make a lasting impression on them.

This first word can be applied to those who go out into the community and share the Gospel. Remember the Great Commission? Go ye into all the world and preach the good news. Those on the edge are the difference makers. If you are saved and just want to go to Heaven then stay in the middle of the group and hide. You can be safe there. No one will notice you. You can blend in and not be seen. This is exactly where I don’t want to be. I want to be a difference maker. I want to be obedient to our Lord and Savior. I will be obedient. Put me on the edge where this can happen.

As for those questions we might ask. I have my challenge with the one on finances. This is taking greater faith. At this moment I have a peace about it, but I due think about it often. I know that I am not the only one asking these questions. Pray with me for faith and answers to be revealed. If you want specific prayer then get in touch with me. I will gladly pray with you. You can do this through the comment section. Through Facebook, Twitter, email or just stopping me and talking to me.

So my encouragement is to have you be on the edge and make a difference. Remember that God will not abandon you. He is right there next to you as you go through it. He has given you the tools you need to accomplish it. And He will give you more when you need them. Just seek Him, ask Him, and knock for the door will be open.

Be blessed, Ken

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