Love Keeps No Records...

The surest way to win in a relationship: just don’t keep score! - Sparks

Though the disciples failed him many times and even fled, Jesus still entrusted the church to them. They later turned the world upside down for him. AMEN!

Record keeping is good for business matters, but bad for relationships. Relationships are built upon love, and God’s model is best. God is gracious, merciful, and forgiving. No matter the size of the infraction, He willingly forgives and shows mercy if we seek Him. This is not to say we continue in sin and error, it is just God’s way of letting us know He understands our imperfections and is willing to work with us to overcome them. Likewise He fully expects us to demonstrate the same traits in our daily lives (“freely you have received, freely give”) with those we interact with. The goal is not to win the war but to win the person.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – I Corinthians 13:4-7

Keep the Faith

To the wrongs that need resistance, to the right that needs assistance, to the future in the distance: give yourselves. - C. L. Chapman-Catt

No matter what he suffered or endured Paul refused to give up or quit on his Jesus. Hmm!

Though it's early in the baseball season, many teams find themselves almost out of the race already. But you know what they're going through this week, practice, practice, and practice some more. The thought of quitting after putting in so much work for so little results has never crossed their mind. One good game can turn a season around. Sometimes in our faith walk we go through such dry spells, a small losing streak if you will, where it seems like God doesn't hear our prayers nor seem to be walking with us. This is not the time to lose faith or consider giving up, it's time to double-up. True faith in God requires consistent, continual practice and commitment. It's not a Sunday only or weekend warrior event, but a daily way of life. By the way, have you made it to practice yet today?

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"[Abraham] did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what had been promised...." - Romans 4:20-21

Unh Double Up on Faith

To the wrongs that need resistance, to the right that needs assistance, to the future in the distance: give yourselves. - C. L. Chapman-Catt

No matter what he suffered or endured Paul refused to give up or quit on his Jesus. Hmm!

The new L.A. Chargers are 0-4. So are several other NFL teams at this juncture. But you know what they're going through this week, practice, practice, and practice some more. The thought of quitting after putting in so much work for so little results has never crossed their mind. One good game can turn a season around. Sometimes in our faith walk we go through such dry spells, a small losing streak if you will, where it seems like God doesn't hear our prayers nor seem to be walking with us. This is not the time to lose faith or consider giving up, it time to double-up. True faith in God requires consistent, continual practice and commitment. It's not a Sunday only or weekend warrior event, but a daily way of life. By the way, have you made it to practice yet today?

Until tomorrow.....

Pastor Botts

"[Abraham] did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what had been promised...." - Romans 4:20-21