The NEW spot for Southside's Thoughts for the Day as penned by our pastor Herbert Botts
Friday, May 30, 2025
Devil Repellant
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Protection from the Elements
There's a reason Jesus got up early in the morning to pray. Hmm!
Mosquitoes, fleas, ants, bees, etc,. Small creatures created by God, but they pack a punch when they bite into us. One small bite/sting is annoying enough, with its constant irritating itch or sting, agitating us as the day wears on, taking away our ability to fully enjoy the moment. Could you imagine 3, 4, or 5. NO - it's why we put on the repellants, long sleeves, socks, etc., to keep them at bay. Knowing this and also knowing we have an enemy that's ALWAYS on the prowl looking to attack our spiritual well-being, here's the greater question we need to ask ourselves each day: Have I put on any repellant/armor for his tricks and attacks? A word to the wise is sufficient!
Until tomorrow.......
Pastor Botts
".....therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground...." - Ephesians 6:13
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Devil Repellant
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
It's Right There!
Just because YOU can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. - Anon
Blind Bartimaeus couldn't actually see Jesus passing, but he knew HEALING was there for the asking. WOW!
We've all done it, and often. Searching for something that was right in front of us, so close in fact, that had it been a snake it would have had us. And when we see it, we're dumbfounded; wondering how or why we missed it to begin with. Could you then imagine how our God feels. He's always there, watching, waiting, offering Himself, but so often we miss seeing or hearing Him, because we've made up in our heart and mind how He should appear. God has said "I will never leave or forsake you" so maybe we should just take Him at His word and trust that if we want Him, He'll stay with us all the day.
Until tomorrow.....
Pastor Botts
"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.......but the Lord was not in the wind.....but the Lord was not in the earthquake.... but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper......Then a voice said to him.....What are YOU doing here, Elijah?'" - II Kings 19:11-13


