What's On Your Mind?

I refuse to let any one walk through my mind with dirty feet! - Gandhi

There was a reason Jesus told us to be 'wise as serpents but harmless as doves' - SATAN. Hmm!

It's called sub-liminal advertising. The subtle art of placing items/ideas/visions in our psyche without us being aware, to manipulate our actions, decisions, and desires. Advertisers do it all the time, it's how they sell. We often forget our enemy is the greatest 'Adman' of all time, and lives by and in subtlety. He will not cease to use every tool at his disposal (music, video, art, recreation, etc.). When done properly and enough times it gets us to the point of belief that to see or hear these things in everyday life is just 'keeping it real', that life is just like that. NO, life is not a lot of anger, hatred, swearing, and over sexualized content, at least not according to God's Word. The bible paints a clear picture of what a godly person dwells on in (Psalm 1). Also Paul tells us in Philippians 4 the kinds of things we ought to think on in our daily lives. If you want to 'guard' your heart the bible is a great way to do so.


Until tomorrow......


Pastor Botts


"How can a young person keep their ways pure? By living according to your word." - Psalm 119:9

Keeping Your Temper

When you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper; and when you are in the wrong, you cannot afford to lose it.   – Gandhi

The temptation in the wilderness, the false trials, the scourging. Jesus suffered all this and never ‘lost it.’ What a great example!

Patience, long-suffering, self-control. It’s truly astonishing the number of times the Word of God tells us we should perfect these traits in our lives. Not only does it make life a bit more peaceful but it also makes it much healthier and less costly. It’s okay to be angry, we’re emotional beings, but we do not act on emotion or feelings. Just as God exercises great restraint in dealing with us, and Jesus was our perfect example of self-restraint, we too are expected to master such times of adversity. Life will sorely test us  today from every vantage point – job, family, strangers, finances, etc. – because God is out to perfect us. I pray we all pass with flying colors.

Until Monday……

Pastor Botts

“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship…discharge all the duties of your ministry.” – II Timothy 4:5

P.S. - Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks BACK 1 hour Saturday night!

Strength to Forgive

The weak can never forgive, as forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. - Gandhi

It took a little time, but even Esau forgave his brother Jacob for what he did. Hmm!

It is something we all like to receive, but rarely do we want to give - forgiveness. And here's the reason why - it's a God thing. Yeah, forgiveness is a character trait of God, and for us to be able to pass it on we have to be connected to Him, strongly and deeply connected to Him. When we hang on to our 'anger' at others saying "I could never forgive them for what they've done" for "the pain/loss they've caused me" we're allowing the enemy to separate us from God. Trying to hide it, or trying to convince ourselves we're okay, only allows it to grow and seep into other areas of our life. God knows pain, He knows loss, and He knows you. He can heal the hurt and bring a blessing or good from it, but we have to be willing to give it to Him. If we truly knew how much God has forgiven us, even on our best days, we should have the strength we need to pass it on.

Until Monday.......

Pastor Botts

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not ALL his benefits - who forgives ALL your sins and heals ALL your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion...." - Psalm 103:2-4

Keep Your Cool

When you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper; and when you are in the wrong, you cannot afford to lose it.   – Gandhi

The temptation in the wilderness, the false trials, the scourging. Jesus suffered all this and never ‘lost it.’ What a great example!

Patience, long-suffering, self-control. It’s truly astonishing the number of times the Word of God tells us we should perfect these traits in our lives. Not only does it make life a bit more peaceful but it also makes it much healthier and less costly. It’s okay to be angry, we’re emotional beings, but we do not act on emotion or feelings. Just as God exercises great restraint in dealing with us, and Jesus was our perfect example of self-restraint, we too are expected to master such times of adversity. Life will sorely test us  today from every vantage point – job, family, strangers, finances, etc. – because God is out to perfect us. I pray we all pass with flying colors.

Until tomorrow……

Pastor Botts

“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship…discharge all the duties of your ministry.” – II Timothy 4:5