FINDING REST FROM CONTROL

 

Finding Rest from Control 

Matt Holmes

In life’s daily grind, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our endless to-do lists. We strive to balance careers, relationships, and responsibilities, often believing that adding more will lead to success. Yet, this pursuit can leave us stressed and anxious. However, there’s a remedy amidst the chaos: trusting in God’s guidance.

God empathizes with our struggles and invites us to surrender our worries to Him. When Jesus visited Mary, Martha, and Lazarus’ home, Martha busily attended tasks while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, listening intently. Jesus commended Mary’s choice and highlighted the importance of seeking God’s guidance, even amid busyness.

We should pause and reconnect with God when we feel the urge to control our circumstances or relationships. Just as God orchestrates the right people in our lives at the right time, we must trust His timing and wisdom in our connections. Attempting to force relationships or manipulate situations often leads to heartache. Instead, we should pray for discernment and allow God to guide our interactions.

God promises to provide for your needs and navigate you through life’s challenges. You can find peace and open yourself to His incredible plans by surrendering your ambitions to Him. Prioritize time with God to align with His peace and will.

"So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God's kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself."
Matthew 6:33-34 TPT

Let's pray-

    Father, in our daily grind, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by our endless to-do lists as we try to balance careers, relationships and responsibilities by ourselves.

   This pursuit leaves us stressed and anxious. You have given us guidance that we need to trust in You to help us instead. Our failing to pause and reconnect with You when we feel the urge to control our circumstances or relationships, often leads to heartache. Instead, we should pray for discernment and allow You to guide our interactions.
   You've promised to provide our needs and to navigate us through life's challenges. We're to find peace as we open ourselves to Your incredible plans by surrendering our ambitions to You. Priortizing time with You to align with Your will brings peace!
    Please help us pray what Your Word says about worry, and stop chasing after less important things, which You already plan to give us abundantly. May we refuse to worry about our tomorrows, commtting each of them to Your guidance and provision. We can trust You to show Your care for us, as You love us!  

   In the name of Jesus, we pray for Your help to surrender our lives to Your guidance and provision. Amen.


#101 Testimony-  Amy Carmichael

   God may lead you to ask for things you had not thought about. Amy Carmichael was a missionary to India whom God greatly used in prayer and faith. At times, God  impressed her to ask for things for which she saw no immediate need. But when she asked, God provided, and they proved of great value in her ministry. God knows the things we need even before we ask Him (Matt. 6:8).

   Praise God, we can often prevail in prayer by merely asking. We can always claim the promises given for those who ask. Asking is the foundation of all prevailing in prayer.

1541-1545 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted- 
 

1541- Song of Solomon 8:6a "Set me as a seal upon thine heart."

1542- Ps. 122:8 "For my brethren and companion's sake, I will now say, Peace be

          within thee."

1543- Ps. 40:10b "I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation."

1544- Zeph. 2:3a "Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth."

1545- Ps. 50:1a "The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken."

 #101  Hymn-  He Leadeth Me

The information about this song,  is taken from the book by Robert J. Morgan, THEN SINGS MY SOUL   (pg. 145)

   Dr. Joseph Gilmore, son of a Governor of New Hampshire, gave this account of writing this famous hymn:  "As a young man recently graduated . . . I was supplying for a couple of Sundays the pulpit of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia. At the mid-week service, on the 26th of March, 1862, I set out to give the people an exposition of the Twenty-third Psalm, which I had given before on three or four occasions, but this time I did not get further that the words 'He Leadeth Me.' Those words took hold of me as they had never done before, and I saw in them a significance . . . of which I had never dreamed.

   At the close of the meeting a few of us in the parlor of my host, Deacon Watason, kept on talking about the thought I had emphasized; and then and there, on a blank page of the brief from which I had intended to speak, I penciled the hymn, talking and writing at the same time, then handed it to my wife and thought no more about it. She sent it to the Watchman and Reflector, a paper published in Boston, where it was first printed. I did not know until 1865 that my hymn had been set to music by William B. Bradbury. 

   I went to Rochester to preach as a candidate before the Second Baptist Church. Going into their chapel . . . I picked up a hymnal to see what they were singing, and opened it at my own hymn, "He Leadeth Me!'"

 Some encouraging words-

   As we attempt to live fruitful and prosperous lives, we are tempted to plan our way and direct our steps. God wants us to live fruitfully, but not on our terms. We will never live a fruitful life outside of God’s will. He invites us to share our plans with Him, and He will lead us down the right path. Let go of controlling your life and experience the abundant fruit God gives when He directs your steps.

Church Notes: 

                          A NEW LIVING WAY

   Christ became our offering for sin, replacing the sacrificial offerings of animals spoken of in the Old Testament. A body was prepared for Him to provide the way of salvation, not just for the covering of sins, but He became our Great High Priest, giving us access to the Father through the offering of His blood on the cross, and from His resurrecting from the dead to New Life!

     Our admonition is to:

1) HAVE CONFIDENCE in the shed blood of Christ Jesus.

2) DRAW NEAR in heart with child-like faith to believe in what Christ has done.

3) HOLD FAST to our profession of faith, without wavering and to resist temptation to         give up!

4) We're to STIR OURSELVES AND OTHERS UP with good works and love, by doing            what we can to snatch others from the depths of despair, attending church

    services faithfully and fellowshipping with others.

Upcoming posts:

9/6-   WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE- Bill Crowder

13th- GETTING BACK UP- Nancy Gavilanes

20th- THE SIMPLE TRUTH- Dave Branon

Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)

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Prayer for salvation

For God Seekers- Healing Thoughts and Prayers 

Samples of Jean's crafts

 

The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,

located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,

broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15

You can view past services too.

Sermon listing:https://www.cfconline.org/sermon-library 

A HAND TO HOLD

 

Lauri Lemke Thompson

I felt unsettled as nurses flurried about and prepped me for surgery. The procedure I would undergo concerned me because it would be performed under conscious sedation rather than general anesthesia. I needed a hand to hold. 

I was told the sedative would relax me and block pain but that I would be awake and able to respond to verbal communication. It was that “being awake” part that unnerved me.

A young man checked my IV before surgery and said, “Okay, now hold my hand, and if anything hurts, squeeze my hand.” I never needed to squeeze that hand, but the knowledge that I could make all the difference. I found it reassuring that I could squeeze that soft, warm flesh if I felt pain. If I did, he would ask, “What are you feeling?”

Holding his hand gave me a degree of peace throughout the surgery. I told myself, If I squeeze this hand, the doctor will stop and either change something or at least comfort me with words like “This is normal, and all is going well.” Or, even better, “I’m almost done.”

This procedure wasn’t in the hospital. Instead, it happened at a dentist’s office. Dentists typically tell patients, “If you want me to stop, raise your right hand.” This knowledge can halt the process and I can describe what is bothering me, and always eases my mind.

Hopefully, a spouse or good friend encourages us with a gentle hand on our shoulder when we feel down. Without words, they said, I feel for you. I wish I could help more, but I’m here, and I care. This means a lot. Sometimes, the touch of a loving hand communicates more than words.

God’s promise in Isaiah to take hold of our hand applies to any situation you encounter. If you’re going through something that batters you with stress, allow God to take your hand. Squeeze when you’re afraid, and let Him alleviate your fears. That can make all the difference.

"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 NIV

Let's pray-

   Father, when a nurse flurries about and preps someone for surgery, the patient is doubtful that the procedure will be painless. It's helpful if there's someone who'll hold their hand. A sedative is given to relax the patient and help them to respond to verbal communication when needed.

   This procedure may be in a dentist's office. Having knowledge that we can let the dentist know when something is bothering us is helpful. Having someone holding our hand in the process will convey that they feel for us. The touch of a loving hand communicates more than words. We can pray in the name of Jesus, for His help! Amen.

#100 Testimony- Daniel

   Chapter nine of the book of Daniel gives us a picture of the truth that faithful prayer warriors are at the front lines making a great contribution in the battle as much as the bold, well-known leaders. They will share equally in the reward.

   The mission of the Messianic nation Israel was in Daniel's view. The vision of the future of this nation came to Daniel at the end of a three-week stretch of fasting. During that whole three weeks Daniel was grieving for his people; that is, he poured out his heart in prayer concerning the future of Israel.

   At last, the angel came with the message from heaven and shared with Daniel the amazing reason he had taken so long to arrive:

   It seems Daniel's prayer was heard in heaven the very day he began to pray and immediately this heavenly messenger was sent out to bring him the answer, but the angel was intercepted. The Living Bible says it this way: (v. 21) "That very day I was sent here to meet you. But for twenty-one days the mighty Evil spirit who overrules the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the top officers of the heavenly army, came to help me, so that I was able to break through these spirit rulers of Persia". (Dan. 10:12-13).

   Since God does nothing except in answer to prayer, if Daniel had grown tired and discouraged, God would have had to find someone else to intercede or else allow his angelic messenger to be defeated. Though the answer to his prayer was already given and on its way, if Daniel had given up, it most likely would have never arrived. Therefore, the real battle was fought and the victory won in that place of prayer; the action that really counted was on the riverbank.

1536-1540 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted- 
 

1536- Is. 13:7 "Therefore everyone's hands will become weak, and every man 

          will lose heart.

1537- Ps. 120:7a "I am for peace."

1538- Is. 19:17b "Because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he 

          hath determined."

1539- Jer. 51:48a "Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing."

1540- Acts 3:10a "They were filled with wonder and amazement."

 #100 Hymn-  More Love to Thee, O Christ

 The information about this song,  is taken from the book by Robert J. Morgan, THEN SINGS MY SOUL   (pg. 133)

    Elizabeth Payson was born in Portland, Maine, on October 26, 1818. Her father, Edward Payson, was a famous Congregational minister, so revered that a thousand children were reportedly named for him. His writings and sermons are popular to this day.

   In 1845, Elizabeth, a school teacher at the time, married a Presbyterian minister, George Lewis Prentiss, and the couple moved to New York where George began teaching at Union Theological Seminary. Elizabeth enjoyed writing, but her health, however, was frail, and she suffered chronic insomnia. 

   One day in 1856, following the deaths of two of her children, her health faltered and anxiety overwhelmed her. Inspired by the hymn "Nearer My God, to Thee," Elizabeth worked on a poem-prayer to the Lord, "More Love to Thee, O Christ". The words came easily at first, but by the end her creative energy evaporated, and she left the poem unfinished. 

   13 years later, while rummaging through a stack of old papers, Elizabeth found this unfinished poem. As she re-read it, it didn't impress her as being very good. But when George insisted she finish it, she dutifully sribbled an ending in pencil. He printed a few copies, one of which landed on the desk of musician William Howard Doane in Cincinnati, who set the verses to music and published it in his Songs of Devotion, as, "More Love To Thee, O Christ."

 Some encouraging words-

   Even though God could have many reasons for turning us away, He chose to lavishly love us. He went to the lengths of the incarnation, the cross, and the empty tomb so we can be with Him beyond time in an eternity that opens before us here and now.

Church Notes: 

   We're to seek the presence of God daily, like a deer panting for water. He was present in the Hebrew temple and longs to reside in believers today. He is a relational God, and cares about large and small matters. His Presence can bring fullness of joy.

   There are a lot of things that can separate us from God. Sin in our lives hinders any presence, but our seeking His forgiveness and help can make the difference. Our main need is to become thirsty for God. Yesterday's experiences may have lit a fire, but let's  seek more of Him today by preparing our hearts so His love will flow in and through us. He wants us to know His Presence! There's nothing that satisfies, but Him!

Upcoming posts:

8/30th- FINDING REST FROM CONTROL- Matt Holmes

9/6th-   WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE- Bill Crowder

13th-    GETTING BACK UP- Nancy Gavilanes

Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)

Pages  

Prayer for salvation

For God Seekers- Healing Thoughts and Prayers 

Samples of Jean's crafts

 

The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,

located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,

broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15

You can view past services too.

Sermon listing:https://www.cfconline.org/sermon-library 

DON'T NEGLECT GOD'S WORD

 

Don’t Neglect God’s Word

 

Phyllis Quals Freeman- After my husband’s two spinal surgeries, the neurosurgeon told us the pinched nerve in his left leg would not repair itself. He would need to use a cane to walk, or he would fall.

This diagnosis was difficult for Bill. He was embarrassed to use the cane in public. After all, he was only in his forties. Previously, he was athletic and played baseball on church teams and basketball with his sons. But going forward, he used the cane for assistance. He couldn’t quite do it on his own. (God's Open Word)

I copied Scriptures on the blank pages in my Bible between the Old and New Testaments to encourage me during these difficult times. I read them repeatedly, claiming God’s promises. During this time, I also had two major surgeries, but I continued to draw strength from God’s Word.

Bill and I attended Bible classes taught by Dr. Halton Starr. He said the Bible is “organic and alive.” I knew the Bible was inspired, but  tte words organic and alive
gave me a new view of God’s Word. It reminded me of the verse in Hebrews that says the Bible is “living and active.”

When Bill and I wondered about our future, we leaned heavily on God’s Word. We lost our medical insurance when Bill lost his job, but we trusted God. When I had to look for full-time employment to gain medical insurance, I prayed God’s Word back to Him.

As Bill depended on his cane, we learned to lean on God’s promises—promises that gave us hope and built our faith. If you feel a little unbalanced in your faith walk or need encouragement to be steadier, lean on God’s Word. We can’t do life on our own. 

"I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."  Psalm 119:16 NIV

Let's pray-

     Father, after surgeries, the diagnosis may be challenging to our health and pride. 

Previously, we may have been athletic and busy with sports, but being limited, and needing assistance if we can't go alone, will be difficult. 

     Copying down Scriptures to encourage us in these difficult times, will help us draw strength from Your Word. As it is "organic and alive," it will give us a new view to live by if we're unbalanced in our faith walk and need to be steadier, as we're learning to lean on You.

   We ask for Your help through such hard times, to help us develop our faith and to trust in You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen 

#99 Testimony- An Army Major

   One night a nurse called me to the hospital to see an Army Major. When he saw me, he began to weep. He and the men there with him were covered with bandages and looked as though they were badly hurt. Finally, the Major gained control of himself and began to tell me an amazing story.

   Just a few hours earlier he had been a passenger in a helicopter. They had been hit by ground fire and crashed into the thick jungle. Six men had been scattered over the side of a mountain. When the Major came to, he realized he was injured too seriously to move. He could hear the cries of other men who were also unable to move. In the distance he could hear rifle shots. The Viet Cong were converging on the position where they had seen the aircraft go down. They were moving in to capture the Americans.

   The Major tried to pray, but realized he didn't know how. He had attended church all his life, but he had never really talked to God. But all at once he "felt" someone say: "Just ask and believe!"

   With a burst of anguish, and new faith he cried; 'Oh, God, please help me!" He realized that for the first time in his life he had talked to God. Still, he could hear the VC move in closer.

   Miles away, another Army helicopter was flying north. The pilot later told this story: He felt a sudden, overpowering urge to turn and go east. But why? he reasoned. His destination was north. Contrary to all military rules he made a ninety-degree turn and headed east. He then felt an even stronger urge to fly lower and slower. This was even less logical than his first urge and contrary to all rules of flying over hostile territory.

   He should be flying either high or low and fast. But the urge was so strong that he went down to treetop level, and somehow knew that he was looking for something. There it was! He suddenly spotted the remains of a helicopter scattered over the jungle.  

   He had no idea how long it had been there, but he felt compelled to check it out. The jungle was so dense that it was impossible to land. While he hovered over the treetops a member of his crew lowered himself by means of a winch. When the crewman reached the ground he found the wounded men.

   One by one he secured them to the winch and raised them into the helicopter. When the last man had been lifted to safety, he secured himself and was pulled up. Just as he left the ground, the VC arrived and started firing at him The pilot saw what was happening, and as soon as the man was clear of the trees he moved the chopper up and out. In a few minutes the woulded men were safe in the hospital.

   When the Major had finished his story he grasped my hand and said: "Chaplain, I just wanted you to come and help me thank God for His goodness to me. I'm going to serve Him the rest of my life!"

1531-1535 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted- 
 

1531-  Pro. 8:13a "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance."

1532-  Jer. 48:30a "I know his wrath, saith the LORD."

1533-  Neh. 5:16 "Yea, also I continued in the work."

1534-  Job 8:19a "Behold, this is the joy of his way."

1635-  Ps. 73:17 "Until I went into the Sanctuary of God; then understood I their end."

 #99 Hymn- Amazing Grace

 The information about this song,  is taken from the book by Robert J. Morgan, THEN SINGS MY SOUL   (pg. 79)

   It was hard to shake off John Newton's earliest memories of his godly mother who, despite fragile health, devoted herself to nurturing his soul. After her death, John wanted to live a good life, but fell deeper and deeper into sin. He was pressed into service with the British Navy, deserted, captured and flogged. His life was a life unrivaled in fiction. On March 9, 1748, John, 23, was jolted awake by a brutal storm. The next day, in great peril, he cried to the Lord. 

   The next several years saw slow halting spiritual growth in John, but in the end he became one of the most powerful evangelical preachers in British history, a powerful foe of slavery, and author of hundreds of hymns, including Amazing Grace.

 Some encouraging words-

   Jesus, tough enough to singlehandedly drive crooks out of the temple, but tender enough that children clamored to sit on his lap. Strong enough that men would leave everything to follow Him. Yet caring enough to elevate women in a world that crushed their dreams. The Savior who has made many a man into whom he could never have been without Him.

Church Notes: 

       Mercy

   God wants to give mercy. He controls judgments. His mercy turns back judgment, extenting grace, the favor of His forgiveness, when we repent of sins.

Upcoming posts:

8/23-  A HAND TO HOLD- Lauri Lemke Thompson

30th-  FINDING REST FROM CONTROL- Matt Holmes

9/6-    WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE- Bill Crowder    

Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)

Pages  

Prayer for salvation

For God Seekers- Healing Thoughts and Prayers 

Samples of Jean's crafts

 

The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,

located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,

broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15

You can view past services too.

Sermon listing:https://www.cfconline.org/sermon-library 

 

WHEN DARKNESS CLOSES IN

 

 

Martin Wiles

Total darkness frightens me.

My wife and I drive away total darkness in our home by placing night lights at selective places. One in the bathroom makes it possible for us to see how to use the facilities at night without having to turn on a lamp or overhead light. Night lights in the den keep our animals satisfied.

But total darkness didn’t seem to bother Daniel. Jealousy drove his enemies to arrange a deal with the king, which resulted in Daniel being thrown to the lions. Reading his story in the Bible can mask how dark this experience truly was. No overhead lights or oil lamps decorated the den. Daniel sat, stood, or lay in total darkness. He heard the lions pacing and roaring. He probably smelled their wild scent but never saw how closely they approached him.

The trials and tribulations of life can bring what appears to be total darkness. I’ve experienced quite a few such periods. This much I know: total darkness never indicates God’s absence. Our sin or God’s testing may have ushered in the darkness, but God never leaves our side regardless of the cause of the darkness. He is still working. If we’ve sinned, we need to confess and repent. If He is testing us, we need to develop our trust in Him to do the right thing.

In periods of total darkness, God can and often does feel nearer. Darkness reminds us that we control nothing. God does. His ways are higher, and His thoughts are beyond our understanding. He is the creator and controller. Our duty is to walk by faith.

Daniel was in darkness because of the work of his enemies. Satan can bring periods of darkness. The Bible compares him to a prowling lion. Daniel's episode reminds us God has the power to close his mouth. Satan is on God’s leash and can only do what he is allowed to do. God commands the darkness.

When our periods of darkness are over, we need to help someone else understand God’s power and compassion. Daniel witnessed to the king about his God. God doesn’t want us to waste our experiences but rather to use them to help someone else.

When your periods of darkness creep in, remember who controls them. 

"A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed the stone with his own royal seal and the seals of his nobles." Daniel 6:17 NLT

 Let's pray-

   Father, total darkness frightens many of us. We find that we can drive away total darkness in our homes by placing night lights at selective places. We are able to see how to get around without turning on a lamp or overhead light. Night lights can keep  pets satisified, too.

   Daniel was thrown into the lion's den by his enemies and there he lay in total darkness, smelling their wild scent coming closer as they approached him.  Daniel's 

episode in the lions' den reminds us that You have the power to stop Satan's efforts to harm us, as he is on Your leash and can only do what he is allowed to do. You command the darkness.

   Our trials and tribulations of life can bring what appears to be total darkness at times. No doubt we've experienced quite a few such periods. We have experienced these times, knowing that You're present there with us. Our sin or Your testing may have ushered in the darkness, but You are still working in us to help us repent if we've sinned, and to develop our trust in You to do the right thing.

   In periods of total darkness, You can and do often feel nearer. Darkness reminds us that we control nothing. You do, and Your ways are higher, and Your thoughts are beyond our understanding. You are the Creator and Controller of everything. Our duty is to walk by faith.

   You don’t want us to waste our experiences but rather to use them to help someone else! We pray for Your help in and through the name of Jesus. Amen

#98 Testimony- The power that used Billy Graham

   Thank God for the gifts, talents and preaching ability of men like Evangelist Billy Graham! But the power that has changed the lives of thousands through Billy Grahams' ministry is not the power of superior gifts, unusual talents, clever speech or persuasive techniques, but the power released by the prayer and faith of the millions of his prayer helpers. 

   From heaven's point of view, the combined prayer and intercession which has supported Billy Graham is the real reason for his success in reaching people for Christ and continues to be the reason for the success of his son Franklin Graham.

 

1526-1530 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted- 
 

1526-  Is. 42:10a "Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end 

               of the earth."

1527-  Is. 42:12a "Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise."

1528-  Daniel 12:12a "Blessed is he that waiteth."

1529-  Is. 43:13a "Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can

           deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let (reverse) it."

1530-  Hab. 2:4b "The just shall live by his faith."

 #98 Hymn-  Just As I Am 

The information about this song,  is taken from the book by Robert J. Morgan, THEN SINGS MY SOUL   (pg. 113)

 

   Charlotte Elliott of Bringhton, England was an embittered woman. Her health was broken, and her disability had hardened her. Hoping to help her, a Swiss minister, 

Dr. Cesar Malan, visited the Elliotts on May 9,1822. Over dinner he saw that she was very bitter towards God, and asked her if she was holding on to her hate and anger because she had nothing else in the world to cling to.

   She was interested in what his cure was! He said she was to give herself to God just as she was, with her fighting and fears, hates and loves, pride and shame. "I would come to God just as I am? Is that right?" Charlotte did come just as she was, and her heart was changed that day.  She wrote a poem later that became the most famous invitational hymn in history: Just As I Am.

 Some encouraging words-

   It is love expressed through obedience that helps us live increasingly at home with God. And in order for this to happen, we have to keep the lines of communication open with Him and draw strength from Him, which leads us to love to pray.

Church Notes: 

                 Prophet, Priest, King!

   Jesus is forever our Prophet, Priest and King. Old Testament priests, and all prophets and kings died. Jesus rose from the grave triumphant over death, and is alive forevermore! We are alive through Him. We shall be changed to be like Him with eternal bodies someday. We're to be steadfast and immovable, as we live from day to day, radically being transformed into His likeness. No sin is too big for God to forgive; He is Able to save us! Hallelujah! Christ lives as our Intercessor for eternity!

Upcoming posts:

8/16- DON'T NEGLECT GOD'S WORD- Phyllis Freeman

23rd- A HAND TO HOLD- Laurie Lemke Thompson

30th- FINDING REST FROM CONTROL- Matt Holmes

Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)

Pages  

Prayer for salvation

For God Seekers- Healing Thoughts and Prayers 

Samples of Jean's crafts

 

The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,

located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,

broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15

You can view past services too.

Sermon listing:https://www.cfconline.org/sermon-library