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| Sunrise over Meeker, Louisiana by Ken Hulsey |
This is a beautiful day that our Lord has made. Rejoice and be happy. Take time today to look at the positives in your life and remember to praise God for your blessings.
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| A fountain in Veterans Memorial Park - By Ken Hulsey |
Today I was studying the material for an upcoming Bible study that I am going to lead. After reviewing the material I felt like there was something missing from the message so I set out along the shores Lake Charles in prayer and meditation hoping that the Lord would place something on my heart.
I stopped to admire a fountain in Veterans Memorial Park thinking that perhaps the sound of the running water would bring some peace to my restless soul. I leaned over and stared into the water. The crystal clear liquid rushing over the stones beneath reminded me of the mountain rivers that I once enjoyed when I lived in the Southwest. I couldn't help but be reminded of how the blood of Jesus has washed away my sins like the symbolic way river water is purified by the rocks and stones it travels over.
The path of life may be plagued with its overwhelming amount of rocks and stones but if we make the journey with Jesus we will be cleansed by the experiences we go through together. - Ken
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| A Foggy Louisiana Morning - By Ken Hulsey |
Years ago, in 2011, I wrote a book called Large, Large Living in a Small, Small World. In it I purposed to teach what a generous-lifestyle heart looks like. I defined generous from the Hebrew as being of noble birth and possessing noble character. Such a person is generous in overlooking injury or insult, rising above pettiness or meanness. It’s one who indicates a willingness to give, share, or to bestow favor.
Reciprocity:
Two areas in which I believe most believers have missed God completely are: one, serving; and two, giving. It’s so sad to me that people will talk about how much they love God and are thankful to Him, but never reciprocate by giving and serving His kingdom. I guess the saying might be true, “Put your money where your mouth is!” In other words, Show us what you believe.
Obedience:
John 14:15 — “If you love me, obey my commands.” Way too many people treat the Bible, the word of God, as a book of suggestions, instead of a book of commands. John 15:14 (NLT) — “You are my friends if you do what I command.” We need to do what God commands. He commands us to give of our money. He commands us to serve.
So, the question I leave you with is this: “Do you love God, and are you thankful enough to do what He commands?”
Just a thought,
Pastor Steve Smothermon
Phone (505) 831-0961
Website https://www.legacychurchnm.com
Here are some sunrise pictures I took earlier this week in Meeker, Louisiana:
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