Higher Authority

The toughest thing about raising kids is convincing them you have seniority. - Anon

When the Prodigal Son reached 'rock bottom' he realized his father was not only bright, but RIGHT. Hmm!

Many of us were blessed to grow up in a god-fearing, two-parent home. I know in today's society that is now a rarity. But whether it was single-parent or two in our upbringing one thing was abundantly clear - there was a parent. One who laid down the law. And if we accepted them as parent(s) then certain personal, behavioral, and moral consequences were demanded of us from them. We could not claim "you're my mother/father" and then not listen to them. It just didn't work that way. Well friend, what about Christ? The same is true about Him in our life. We can't claim Him as Lord and then cast aside all His commands, living only for ourselves. We can't just give lip service to His words and live however we want. It's an insult to His very being. So as this day unfolds and presents all its circumstances and issues, we need to ask ourselves "What shall I do with Jesus called the Christ?" Now that's a thought worth pondering.

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"...why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" - Luke 6:46

Qualified, Accepted, Loved

Don't waste a second of your time convincing other people you're worth loving. - Atticus

Jesus let the disenfranchised know they really weren't disenfranchised. Wow!

MENSA: an organization with world-wide name recognition and prestige, not to mention high qualifying standards. But, here's a question to ponder. Are clubs and organizations like these really established to group together like-minded, like skilled people and build upon them, OR are they really established to keep people not like them out? I'll let you be the judge, but here is a truth that we should all hold dear. Despite our imperfections (and they are many) God never casts us aside or kicks us to the curb. He never even says there's a 'special section' for you in heaven. Everyone is loved by Him as if they were His only son or daughter. Race, creed, color, language, shape, size, etc., none of it matters to Him. He has opened His home (heaven) to all who are willing to accept His grace. I think we might all qualify.

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." - II Timothy 4:8