God's Minute - Sept

[janbear]

The grass withers and the flowers
fall, but the word of our God stands
forever."
( Isaiah 40:8 *NIV )


Now it is important to remember that God is in
Control in these uncertain times, just as HE has been
from the very beginning! For; In the beginning
God created the heavens and the earth,
and, He covers the sky with clouds; He
supplies the earth with rain and makes grass
grow on the hills. (Genesis 1:1)(Psalms 147:8)

Also; He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord
and mighty in power; His understanding has no
limit. ( Psalm 147:4-5 )

Therefore , no matter what problems you may
face, know that GOD is always with you. So; Be
strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or
terrified because of them, for the LORD your
God goes with you; He will never leave you nor
forsake you." ( Deut 31:6 ) For the eyes of the
LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are
attentive to their prayers; but the face of the
Lord is against those who do evil.
( 1 Peter 3:12 )

So no matter what may happen now or in the future,
know that your Heavenly Father is in complete control.
For the foundations of the earth are the Lord's;
upon them He has set the world. He will guard
the feet of His saints, but the wicked will be
silenced in darkness. Amen. ( 1 Samuel 2:8-9 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Grace to you and peace from God the
Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who
gave Himself for our sins, that He might
deliver us from this present evil age,
according to the will of our God and
Father,
( Galatians 1:3-4 *NKJV )


As you know, no one knows what the future holds for them,
but the Children of God may have peace of mind! Our
Heavenly Father has great plans for our future, not only on
Earth, but in Heaven as well! For; it is written: "Eye has
not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered
into the heart of man The things which God
has prepared for those who love Him.
( 1 Corinthians 2:9 )

Therefore we have no reason to fear the future, for with God
in charge, there is no need to worry about anything! For in
this life when we have heartache and woe, He is always there
to comfort and guide us, and in our next life, we will live with
him in Paradise forever!

No, we cannot imagine all of the wonderful things that God
has planned for our future, but one thing that we may count
on is that the best is yet to come! For I know the
thoughts that I think toward you, says the
LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil,
to give you a future and a hope. Therefore;
There is hope in your future, says the LORD,
( Jeremiah 29:11 ) & ( Jeremiah 31:17 )

So , have a Wonderful day, and may God's
Great Love, Hope and Faith, fill your heart and mind, and may;
The peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, guard your heart and mind
through Christ Jesus. Amen.
( Philippians 4:7 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[bluidkiti]

let the peace of God rule in your hearts,
to which also you were called in one
body; and be thankful.
( Colossians 3:15 *NKJV )

In this World today it is hard for many to find any
peace at all! Perhaps it was that way for you before you
accepted Jesus Christ; But now in Christ Jesus
you who once were far off have been brought
near by the blood of Christ. And through our
relationship with Jesus Christ we have peace.
Because; For He Himself is our peace.
( Ephesians 2:13-14 )

Therefore always have faith in God knowing that He is in
control of everything, and will help His Children through any
difficulty. After all it is written; Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your heart and your
mind in Christ Jesus. ( Philippians 4:6-7 )

So, if you aren't enjoying the Peace of God that
transcends all understanding right now, do as our Savior
Jesus Christ taught us, for He said; "Let not your heart
be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in
Me." For when you do, you will find true peace
indeed! Amen. ( John 14:1 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[bluidkiti]

You are my hiding place; You shall
preserve me from trouble; You shall
surround me with songs of deliverance.
( Psalms 32:7 *NKJV )

Now when problems surround us and we feel
overwhelmed by them, we all would like to escape from
them even if it is for only a little while! When we turn our
problems over to God we can escape!

Thus, just like king David who wrote; Though I walk
in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;
You will stretch out Your hand Against the
wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand
will save me. For in the time of trouble He
shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret
place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He
shall set me high upon a rock.
( Psalms 138:7 ) ( Psalm 27:5 )

For; The LORD will guide you continually,
And satisfy your soul in drought, And
strengthen your bones; You shall be like a
watered garden, And like a spring of water,
whose waters do not fail.
( Isaiah 58:11 )

So, the next time problems start getting you
down, and you think it is impossible to handle them,
remember the words of our Savior Jesus Christ; "The
things which are impossible with men are
possible with God." Amen.
( Luke 18:27 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[bluidkiti]

9/5

as servants of God we commend ourselves in
every way: in great endurance; in troubles,
hardships and distresses; For our light and
momentary troubles are achieving for us an
eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
( 2 Cor 6:4 ) & ( 2 Cor 4:17 )

Now we all, from time to time, have problems or troubles
in our life. After all life is not a piece of cake, or is it? So
the next time you feel troubled why not have a piece of.....

God's Cake

Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this", or
"Why did God have to do this to me". Here is a wonderful
explanation!

A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going
wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her
and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her
daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says,
"Absolutely Mom, I love your cake."

"Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers.

"Yuck" says her daughter.

"How about a couple raw eggs?"

"Gross, Mom!"

"Would you like some flour then?

Or maybe baking soda?"

"Mom, those are all yucky!"

To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad
all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right
way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He
would let us go through such bad and difficult times. For God
knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they
always work for good! We just have to trust Him and,
eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

Always remember, God is crazy about you.
He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.
Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in
the universe, and He chose your heart.

Now I hope your day is a "piece of cake!" After all, Life may
not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might
as well dance.
---Author Unknown---
All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[bluidkiti]

"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!"
( ISAIAH 6:3 *NKJV )

Indeed, the whole Earth is full of His Glory! You can
see it in a beautiful sunrise or sunset. You can feel it
in the soft summer breeze. You can touch it by
holding a newborn babe. You can smell it in the flowers.
It is ever abundant all around, for no matter where we
live, beauty surrounds us! For, He has made
everything beautiful in its time. (Ecc 3:11 )
What a beautiful planet we live on, and what a wonderful
Heavenly Father we have!

Why not take a few moments today to look around
and behold the Glory of God's Creation? It will make
you proud to be a Child of God, and give you a peaceful
feeling deep within! Also, if you aren't planning to already
why not attend the Church of your choice today, and;
Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him
according to His excellent greatness!
( Psalms150:2 )

Have a wonderful day, and may it be filled
with Peace, Love & Joy, and may; The grace of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
( Philippians 4:23 )

With My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[bluidkiti]

All the days of the afflicted are evil, But
he who is of a merry heart has a
continual feast.
( Proverbs 15:15 *NKJV )

We are all Architects of our own future! The thoughts we
have today dictate what our future holds for us tomorrow.
Therefore a person who has positive thoughts shall have positive
results, just as a person who has negative thoughts shall attract
negative results in their life.

Therefore if we start our day by counting all of our blessings,
and then try to have positive thoughts all day, our hearts will be
indeed merry! Thus as it is written; A merry heart makes
a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the
heart the spirit is broken. ( Proverbs 15:13 )

Therefore be thankful for all that you have, for; Happy are
the people who are in such a state; Happy are the
people whose God is the Lord! ( Psalms 144:15 )
After all it is then that you will have a continual feast! So enjoy
your meal, and by the way, the special today is a double helping
of God's Love!

Now may; The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and
the love of God, and the communion of the Holy
Spirit be with you all. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Be sober, be vigilant; because
your adversary the devil walks
about like a roaring lion, seeking
whom he may devour.
( 1 Peter 5:8 *NKJV )


As you know we all face temptations from time to time.
When we are tempted it is important to remember that
they come from satan, and not God. For it is written;
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am
tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted
by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.
But each one is tempted when he is drawn
away by his own desires and enticed.
( James 1:13-14 )

So when satan tries to tempt you; submit to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
( JAMES 4:7 ) After all our Savior Jesus Christ gave
us power over the devil when He said,
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on
serpents and scorpions, and over all the power
of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means
hurt you. ( Luke 10:19-20 )

Finally; Put on the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to stand against the wiles
of the devil. ( Ephesians 6:10-11 ) Then you
will be able to take names and kick serpent, when satan
tries to tempt you! Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

They do not say to themselves, 'Let us
fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn
and spring rains in season, who assures
us of the regular weeks of harvest.'
( Jeremiah 5:24 *NIV )


The beautiful colors of Autumn are upon us. A time of harvest,
and a slight Winter chill in the air. After all; There is a time for
everything, and a season for every activity
under heaven: ( Ecclesiastes 3:1 )

So today I would like to share a poem with you about
one of my favorite seasons! I hope you will enjoy it!

Although I like September,
I feel a sadness, too,
As the summer days now dwindle
To just a precious few.
The corner play lot's empty
With a melancholy look;
The children have returned to school
With pencil, pad and book.
Songbirds are flying south again
Before the cold winds blow;
I marvel how our caring God
Tells them it's time to go.
The hills are tinged with red and gold,
Etched on Summer's green
And everywhere I look I see
A golden harvest scene.
A pumpkin in the garden patch
Lends a note of cheer,
Reminding us God sends bright gifts
Whatever time of year.
So I will greet September,
Put on my brightest shawl,
Be thankful for each season sent
As Summer turns to Fall.
Poet: Kay Hoffman

So My Friend, enjoy the beginning of Fall, and enjoy the last days
of Summer while they are still with us, because the leaves are
starting to fall, and Winter will soon be upon us.
_______________________________

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

You are all sons of the light and
sons of the day. We do not belong
to the night or to the darkness.
( 1 Thessalonians 5:5 *NIV )

The word light in the Bible refers to being a child of God.
Darkness or night refers to being evil, for a child of darkness
belongs to satan. Thus we are children of the light, for it is
written; This is the message we have heard from
him and declare to you: God is light. and; The
LORD is God, and He has made His light shine
upon us. (1 John 1:5 ) ( Psalms 118:27 )

Now when we walk in that glorious light we become
cleansed from all of our sins. For it is written: if we
walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of
Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
( 1 John 1:7 )

So let God light your pathway through this life, for
as a Child of God; "You are the light of the world.
Therefore, let your light shine before men, that
they may see your good deeds and praise your
Father in heaven. Amen ( Matthew 5:14 & 16 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Jesus Christ said;
Peace I leave with you; my peace
I give you. I do not give to you as
the world gives. Do not let your
hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid. ( John 14:27 *NIV )


Now with all that is going on in the World today it
is hard to have any peace of mind. After all, with wars
and rumors of wars, terrorists, and violent weather etc
happening all over the World, it is a bit unsettling to say
the least!

So remember that Jesus told us; "You will hear
of wars and rumors of wars, but
see to it that you are not alarmed.
Such things must happen, but the
end is still to come. Nation will
rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom. There will be
famines and earthquakes in various
places. All these are the beginning
of birth pains." ( Matthew 24:6-8 )
Birth pains of a new age that is, so no doubt the Universe is
unfolding as it should be.

Therefore keep your mind focused on Jesus Christ
for He also said; "I have told you these
things, so that in me you may have
peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world."( John 16:33 )

So, why not start each day with the following
prayer, and even better yet, why not try to live by it as well.
Then, Let the peace of Christ rule in
your hearts, since as members of
one body you were called to peace.
And be thankful, and by living this prayer it will
help you find true peace and serenity indeed!

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;
Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful World as it is,
Not as I would have it;
Trusting that You will make all things right
If I surrender to Your will;
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with You
Forever in the next. Amen.
Author, Reinhold Niebuhr

Now, don't you feel more peaceful right now?
I thought so. Have a great day! Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Do you not know? Have you not
heard? The LORD is the everlasting
God, the Creator of the ends of
the earth. He will not grow tired
or weary, and his understanding
no one can fathom.
( Isaiah 40:28 *NIV )


Now one of our subscribers send me the following story
and It has a big lesson in it for all of us. It is titled:

The Puzzle:

A father wanted to read a magazine but was being bothered by
his little daughter, Kelly. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his
magazine on which was printed the map of the World.

Then tearing it into small pieces, he gave it to Kelly, and said,
"Go into the other room and see if you can put this together."
He was sure that would keep her busy all afternoon!

After only a few minutes, Kelly returned and handed him the
map, correctly fitted together. The father was surprised and asked
how she had finished so quickly.

"Oh," she said, on the other side of the paper is a picture of
Jesus. When I got all of Jesus back where He belonged, then the
World came together.....
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We may Smile and have a Wonderful Day with Jesus in the
center of our picture as well for; He tends his flock
like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and
carries them close to His heart; He gently leads
those that have young. ( Isaiah 40:11 ) So always
remember to keep Jesus in the center of your life, and your World will
come together as well!

Now , May the God of peace, who
through the blood of the eternal covenant brought
back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great
Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything
good for doing his will, and may he work in us
what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
( Hebrews 13:20-21 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Cast your bread upon the waters,
for after many days you will find
it again.
( Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 *NIV )

Many people have wondered what is meant by "Cast
your bread upon the water, and you will find it." Well, it is
An old Hebrew Idiom meaning to give to charity and it will
be returned to you.

After all it is written; He who is kind to
the poor lends to the LORD, and he will
reward him for what he has done. This is
because; There will always be poor people
in the land. Therefore I command you
to be openhanded toward your brothers
and toward the poor and needy in your
land.
( Proverbs 19:17 ) ( Deuteronomy 15:11 )

So , always remember those who are in need,
and the homeless among us: So the poor have hope,
and injustice shuts its mouth. After all our Savior
Jesus Christ said; 'I tell you the truth, whatever
you did for one of the least of these brothers
of mine, you did for me.' Amen.
( Matthew 25:40 )

Have a Wonderful Week, , and may: The
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your
spirit. Amen. ( Philippians 4:23 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Be strong and of good courage, do not
fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD
your God, He is the One who goes with
you. He will not leave you nor forsake
you."
( Deuteronomy 31:6 *NKJV )


Those words were spoken by Moses to all the Children of
Israel.

The Prophet David also wrote, In God I have put
my trust; I will not be afraid. What can
man do to me? ( Psalm 56:11 )

Our Savior Jesus Christ said; "And lo, I am with
you always, even to the end of the age."
( Matthew 28:20 )

The Apostle Paul wrote; For He Himself has said,
"I will never leave you nor forsake you .
So we may boldly say:" The LORD is my
helper; I will not fear. What can man do
to me?" ( Hebrews 13:5-6 )

Those words are as true today as when they were spoken
by Jesus, Paul, David and Moses! For our Heavenly Father is
always with us, helping, guiding and protecting us as we walk
the pathway of this life. With help like that why be fearful of
the future or anything else?

Therefore as a child of God do not fear another person,
place or thing! After all what is fear but the opposite of faith!
So put all of your faith in God and you will be able to say;
I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears. Amen.
( Psalm 34:4 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Cast all your anxiety on him because
he cares for you.
( 1 Peter 5:7 *NIV )


We are often filled with worry and anxiety in the fast paced
World of ours today. When you think about it, what is worry but
the opposite of faith!

Now Jesus Christ said; "Therefore I tell you, do not
worry about your life, what you will eat or
drink; or about your body, what you will wear.
Is not life more important than food, and the
body more important than clothes? Look at
the birds of the field they do not sow or reap
or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly
Father feeds them. Are you not much more
valuable than they? "And why do you worry
about clothes? See how the lilies of the field
grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you
that not even Solomon in all his splendor was
dressed like one of these.
( Matthew 6:25-26; & 28-29 )

Therefore know that God is always with you, and
there is no reason to worry about what might happen. After all it is
written; . Each day has enough
trouble of its own.Therefore do not worry about
tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry
about itself So; Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.
( Matthew 6:34 ) ( Philippians 4:6 )

Now Let the peace of Christ rule in
your heart, since as a member of one body
you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Amen. ( Colossians 3:15 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth and
thick darkness is over the peoples, but
the LORD rises upon you and his glory
appears over you
( Isaiah 60:1-2 *NIV )


Now think spiritually here, for the "light" is the magnificent glory
of our Heavenly Father! As His children we are reflectors of His
"light," so; come and let us walk In the light of the LORD.
( Isaiah 2:5 )

Remember that our Savior, Jesus Christ said; "You are the
light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot
be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under
a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to
all who are in the house. Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works and
glorify your Father in heaven. ( Matthew 5:14-16 )

So it is my prayer that you are already walking in
God's Glorious Light! If not now would be a great time to start! Ask
God to fill you with it. For you will find that to be a truly wonderful
experience, and don't worry, though God's Great Light is brilliant,
it is guaranteed not to give you a sunburn!

Now may you have a bright shiny day that is filled with God's Love!
Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

I will cry out to God Most High, to God who
performs all things for me. He shall send
from Heaven and save me.
( Psalm 57:2 *NKJV )


A member of our God's Minute family sent me the following
story. I hope that it will Minister to you as it has Ministered to
me. Now, the short story.
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The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small,
uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him,
and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed
forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of
driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his
few possessions. However one day, after scavenging for food,
he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke
rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened -everything was
lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. "God, how could you
do this to me?" he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound
of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue
him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his
rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It's easy to get discouraged sometimes when things appear to
be going badly. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at
work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it
just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God!
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has
a positive answer for it. Amen.
__________________________

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU TO
GUARD YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS.
( PSALM 91:10 *NIV )


You may take comfort in knowing that God is always
watching over us. He even sends us a guardian angel
when we need one! For there are many examples of this
written in the Scriptures. ( 1 KINGS 19:5; DANIEL 6:22;
MATTHEW 18:10; LUKE 16:22 & ACTS 12:7 )

After all it is also written of angels: THEY WILL LIFT YOU
UP IN THEIR HANDS, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT STRIKE
YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE. For; ARE NOT ALL
ANGELS MINISTERING SPIRITS SENT TO SERVE THOSE
WHO WILL INHERIT SALVATION? ( PSALM 91:12 ) &
( HEBREWS 1:14 )

Therefore, HE WHO DWELLS IN THE SHELTER OF THE
MOST HIGH WILL REST IN THE SHADOW OF THE
ALMIGHTY. And; "BECAUSE HE LOVES ME," SAYS THE
LORD, "I WILL RESCUE HIM; I WILL PROTECT HIM, FOR
HE ACKNOWLEDGES MY NAME. HE WILL CALL UPON
ME, AND I WILL ANSWER HIM; I WILL BE WITH HIM IN
TROUBLE, I WILL DELIVER HIM AND HONOR HIM.
( PSALM 91:1 ) & ( PSALM 91:14-15 )

So , again, take comfort in knowing that our Heavenly
Father is always watching over us, and ready to send us help
when ever we need it! Therefore: BLESSED BE THE LORD
GOD OF ISRAEL FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING!
AND LET ALL THE PEOPLE SAY, "AMEN!"
( PSALM 106:48 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Your word is very pure; Therefore Your
servant loves it.
( Psalms 119:140 *NKJV )


Now when we study God's Word it builds our faith
in Him, and gives us peace of mind. After all, There has
not failed one word of all His good promise, which
He promised through His servant Moses.
( 1 Kings 8:56 )

So I hope that you will enjoy the following message, in
which we condense the Bible to 50 words. Those of you
that have read the Bible, even a little, shall enjoy this game
called "Bible Tag." For you will have a good laugh or two,
now what better way to start your day?

BIBLE TAG!!!
( How To Describe The Bible in 50 Words! )

God made
Adam bit
Noah arked
Abraham split
Joseph ruled
Jacob fooled

Bush talked
Moses balked
Pharaoh plagued
People walked
Sea divided
Tablets guided
Promise landed
Saul freaked
David peeked
Prophets warned
Jesus born

God walked
Love talked
Anger crucified
Hope died
Love rose
Spirit flamed
Word spread
God remained.

Tag your hit! Consider yourself hit by...The Love Of GOD!
And remember Guss, When Prayers go up, Blessings
come down. Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

[janbear]

Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
For He is our God, And we are the people
of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand.
( Psalms 95:6 *NKJV )

Why not attend the Church of your choice today and join others
as they worship our Heavenly Father! For it is only fitting that we
worship and sing praises to Him as well!

After all we should; Give to the LORD the glory due
His name; and come before Him. Oh, worship
the LORD in the beauty of holiness!
1 Chronicles 16:29 )

Therefore let us; Sing to the LORD, all the earth;
Proclaim the good news of His salvation from
day to day. ( 1 Chronicles 16:23 )

So, let us; Praise God in his sanctuary;
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
(Psalms 150:1, 3-6 )

Therefore; come, let us sing to the LORD!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
in our Church today! Amen. ( Psalms 95:1 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.
( Psalms 29:11 *NKJV )


Now in this World today it is hard for most people
to find any peace! Confusion abounds no matter where
we go. We were warned about this by our Savior Jesus
Christ, for He said, "These things I have spoken
to you, that in Me you may have peace. In
the world you will have tribulation; but be
of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
( John 16:33 )

After All; God is not the author of confusion
but of peace, as in all the churches of the
saints. ( 1 Corinthians 14:33 )

Therefore when you find yourself troubled
always look to Jesus Christ, For He Himself is our
peace, (Ephesians 2:14) A loving caring peace
that we become filled with on our spiritual journey. Plus that
is only one of the blessings we receive on that journey,
for it is also written; The fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Against such things there is no law.
( Galatians 5:22-23 )

So my friend, it is my prayer that; The peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard
your heart and mind through Christ Jesus.
( Philippians 4:7 ) now and always! Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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Then David put his hand in his bag and
took out a stone; and he slung it and
struck the Philistine in his forehead, so
that the stone sank into his forehead,
and he fell on his face to the earth.
( 1 Samuel 17:49 *NKJV )


We all face something in our lives that seems just like the
giant Goliath did to that young shepherd boy, David. So just
as David, if we put all of our trust in our Heavenly Father, we
will be victorious as well! For God has promised us, Fear not,
for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I
will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
( Isaiah 41:10 )

After all it is written that; He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases
strength ( Isaiah 40:29 ) That is of course when; We walk
by faith, not by sight. ( 2 Corinthians 5:7 )

Therefore when facing your own "Giant," remember
the story of that young shepherd boy David, and his tremendous
faith in our Heavenly Father! After all it is written; For assuredly,
I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed,
you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to
there,' and it will move; and nothing will be
impossible for you. ( Matthew 17:20 )


Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and
in the power of His might. ( Ephesians 6:10 ) For you
are His Child and He will always Love and Care for you as well.
Amen!

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and
He will lift you up.
( James 4:10 *NIV )


Sometimes we all become depressed because of things
that happen in our lives. For sometimes we feel; We
are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but
not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
( 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 )

Now when you feel the pressures of life remember
the words of king David, for he wrote; Though I
walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my
life; you stretch out your hand against the
anger of my foes, with your right hand you save
me. ( PSALM 138:7 )

Therefore we do not lose heart. For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, is working
for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight
of glory, while we do not look at the things
which are seen, but at the things which are not
seen. ( 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 )

So Humble yourselves, therefore,
under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you
up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him
because he cares for you. Amen.
( 1 Peter 5:6-7 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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This is what the LORD says - your Redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is best for you, who
directs you in the way you should go.
( Isaiah 48:17 *NIV )

When we turn our life and will over to the care of GOD, He
will guide us on the journey to become the person that we
were meant to be. For He has promised; I will instruct
you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
( Psalms 32:8 )

Now in the process of becoming that person, our life will be
filled with love, hope, faith and fulfillment, as we have never
known before! The emptiness we felt before will be filled to
overflowing! We will then start looking at life differently, and
loving every moment of it. This is because; If anyone is
in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone,
the new has come! ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 )

Therefore I pray that you are on that journey right
now, and feel these changes within yourself! If not, today is a
great day to start that journey! Just tell God that you are ready,
and; The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy
your needs in a sun-scorched land and will
strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-
watered garden, like a spring whose waters never
fail. Amen ( Isaiah 58:11 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you; And through the
rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you
shall not be burned, Nor shall the
flame scorch you.
( Isaiah 43:2 *NKJV )


There are times in our life when we find ourselves in
difficult situations. Times when our faith is put to the test.
We may even feel that God has abandoned us, and that
we are all alone.

When you feel that way remember that it is written;
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we
may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not
fear. What can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:5-6)

Therefore, when you pass through the waters of difficulty,
and the flames of distress, know that God is always there
with you. For, The LORD is good, A stronghold in the
day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in
Him. ( Nahum 1:7 )

So always remember that you are walking,
hand in hand, with your Heavenly Father when those difficult
times arrive, and that He Loves You very much because
you are one of His beloved children!

Now, have a Great Weekend my friend. Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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It is written; A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid a man who talks too much.
( Proverbs 20:19 *NIV )

Unfortunately, almost every Church has a gossip one must
deal with. Sadly to say sometimes they even run new members
off. They should remember that our Savior, Jesus Christ said,
"Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn
not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and
you will be forgiven. ( Luke 6:37 )

Therefore today's message is about the way a new Church
member handled the Church gossip. This was sent to me by
one of our subscriber's, and I hope it will make you laugh as it
did me.
Subject: Church Gossip

Sarah, the Church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the
Church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's
business. Now several members were unappreciative of her
activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

She made a mistake, however, when she accused George,
a new member of being an alcoholic, after she saw his pickup
parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.

She commented to George and others that everyone seeing
it there would know what he was doing. However, George, a
man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked
away. He didn't explain, defend or deny--he said nothing.
However, how fitting it was that later that evening, George
quietly parked his pickup in front of Sarah's house and left it
there all night.......
___________________________

Have a Wonderful Weekend and don't forget
to attend your Church this weekend. Amen.

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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It is written:
In six days the Lord made the heavens
and the earth, the sea, and all that is in
them, and rested the seventh day.
Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath
day and hallowed it.
( Exodus 20:11 *NKJV )

It seems that every week I receive emails inquiring about
the day of Worship. So today we will look at who changed the
day of Worship from Saturday, as the Ten Commandments
require, to Sunday.

Now even the Solar calendar used in the time of Moses declared
Saturday as the seventh day. So does our calendar today.
So what changed to make our day of worship the first day
of the week, or Sunday? We must go back in time to about
300 A. D. to find that answer. You see, the Roman Ruler
Constantine, changed the day of worship because
he felt since Christ was resurrected on a Sunday, it was The
Lord's Day, and the best day to worship HIM. Therefore he
ordered all businesses closed on Sunday instead of Saturday.
He also pushed the Church to follow that order as well.
Now they eventually did. Thus Sunday became the day
of worship instead of Saturday, something still followed by
most Churches today. This is another example of man
changing God's Holy Word.

Now not all that Constantine did was against God's Word.
On the plus side, he was the one that made Christianity legal
by proclaiming "The Edict of Milan." That Edict established
tolerance for all religions including Christianity. He further
gave large sums of money to help the Christian faith become
what it is today. So it is not ours to judge him, after all that
job belongs to God, not us.

So , now; You shall know the truth, and the
truth shall make you free." Amen. ( JOHN 8:32 )

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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"Why are you troubled, and why do
doubts rise in your minds?"
( Luke 24:38 *NIV )

We are all Architects of our own future! The thoughts
we have today dictate what our future holds for us tomorrow.
Therefore a person who has positive thoughts shall have
positive results, just as a person who has negative thoughts
shall attract negative results in their life.

Therefore if we start our day by counting all of our
blessings, and then try our best to have positive thoughts
all day, our hearts will be merry! After all; Blessings
crown the head of the righteous, because; From
the fullness of his grace we have all received
one blessing after another. ( Proverbs 10:6 ) &
( John 1:16 )

After all; Every good and perfect gift is from
above, coming down from the Father of the
Heavenly lights, who does not change like
shifting shadows. ( James 1:17 )

So; Sing and make music in your heart to
the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things
to God the Father in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ. ( Ephesians 5:19-20 )

Have a Wonderful Day feeling blessed, and
may God's Grace be with you!

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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For this God is our God for ever and ever;
He will be our guide even to the end.
( Psalms 48:14 *NIV )


When we ask for God to lead us, He will, for He has
promised us; I will instruct you and teach you
in the way you should go; I will counsel you and
watch over you. ( Psalms 32:8 )

After all it isn't easy trying to live a righteous life in this
World, and never was. Even the Apostle Paul complained;
I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot
carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want
to do; no, the evil I do not want to do this I keep
on doing. ( Romans 7:18-19 )

So as part of your morning prayer each day, why
not ask God to lead you? For He is waiting for you with
open arms!

This message reminds me of a poster I once saw. I will
share it with you right now, and hope that you enjoy it and
perhaps have a laugh or two as I did!

Dear Lord
So far today, God, I've
done all right.
I haven't gossiped, haven't
lost my temper,
haven't been greedy,
grumpy, nasty, selfish
or over-indulgent.
I'm really glad about that.
But in a few minutes, God,
I'm going
to get out of bed, and from
then on
I'm probably going to
need a lot more help!
Anonymous

All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen

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Do not forget to entertain strangers, for
by so doing some people have entertained
angels without knowing it.
( Hebrews 13:2 *NIV )


One of the functions of angels is to watch over God's Children
here on Earth. For it is written: For He shall give His
angels charge over you, To keep you in all your
ways After all: Are not all angels ministering spirits
sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
( Psalms 91:11 ) ( Hebrews 1:14 )

Now let me ask you this, have you ever met an angel? Well,
I bet you have! An angel doesn't have to be a spiritual being,
sometimes they are human beings just like you and me.

Further, when you think about it, we all have encountered
another person who has been just like an angel to us. A person
who has reached out to help, comfort and guide us in times of
need. The World is full of these human angels! I'll even bet that
someone has even called you an angel at one time or another!

So the next time you encounter a person in
need, reach out and be an angel to them! For it is Jesus said:
'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of
the least of these brothers of mine, you did for
me.' Amen ( Matthew 25:40 )

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All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen