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The sun rises over the sugar cane fields in Lecompte, Louisiana.  Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come - Anne Lamott The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One who will save. - Zeph. 3:17 For some, we need to get back to the basics and renew our thinking to His word so we can walk in His blessings. Psalm 91:1–2 — Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust Him. - Pastor Steve Smothermon of Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico Check Out: "If I Had More, I'd Be Happier" ➝ Bad Mindset A Spiritual Revival Happening In Central Louisiana Pastor Leanne Matthesius - Awaken Church - A Tale of Two Hearts Pastor Steven Roberts - Journey Church - Say it, Do it, Be it Pastor Leanne Matthesius - Awaken Church - When the House of the Priest Doesn’t Fe...

 Have you ever listened to a sermon and felt like the pastor was speaking directly to you? Have you ever felt like God was trying to tell you something? I had an experience just like that a couple of years ago when I listened to this sermon by Pastor Steve Smothermon of Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico on YouTube.  When Pastor Smothermon talked about his own life experiences about being unhappy with being a pastor in Roswell (NM) and complaining about it constantly I drew a parallel to my own life situation living here in Louisiana. Just like him I found myself complaining about life here in the Pelican State and desperately wanting to be somewhere else. When I took a deeper look at it I discovered that my unhappiness wasn't routed in my dissatisfaction with my present local. Pastor Smothermon's life journey took him from being a UPS diver in Tulsa to Bible College, then to being a pastor in Roswell, to eventually being pastor at Legacy. He complained and wanted more a...

Fight:   The Bible says in Galatians 6:9 — Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. As believers we can get overwhelmed with the Christian life. We look and think, There is so much work to be done. There is a constant struggle between our flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh wants to go one way, while our spirit, if we are born again, wants to do something else. So, it’s a fight to do good, especially when we don’t believe it’s making a difference or we think, No one really cares about me. Rest: We all need to check ourselves from time to time. Sometimes we just get tired. We don’t rest properly. We need to get our rest, and at the same time do the will of God. If we do, God says we will reap a harvest at the appointed time — a harvest of good. Serve: We help others, and He helps us. So, He says, Don’t grow weary. Don’t be discouraged; never get tired of serving God and others. It can be difficult at times because t...

People paint and hide rocks all over Southern California. Many of these rocks contain positive or inspirational messages. If you find such a rock you are supposed to take it and hide it again at another location. There is a website that tracks the movement of these rocks. This one was found at Big Bear Lake. - Photo By Ken Hulsey Learn how to better love your mate and teach your children in the Lord. You will also learn the Godly structure for family and learn the difference between how society does family and how Christians should do family.    Check Out: Journey to Jesus - Pastor Steven Roberts Why Are Christians So Miserable? - Pastor Steven Roberts Pastor Leanne Matthesius: How to Raise Children Who Are: Happy, Fun, Interesting, Responsible... The Golden Rule (Part 2 of 2) - Alistair Begg No Matter What Life Throws At You Stay On The Path Sometimes All You Need Is A Little Gospel And A Strong Cup Of Coffee The Zeal of God Isolation is the Worst way to deal with persona...

 Most parents love their children and want them to be happy. Any yet our society has never produced more unhappy and anxious kids. So what are we missing? In this message pastor Leanne shares some thoughts on what it means to be parent who sets their children up for a great life.    Check Out: Pastor Leanne Matthesius: You Will Be Rescued Gratitude, Generosity and A Wonderful Life No Matter What Life Throws At You Stay On The Path Sometimes All You Need Is A Little Gospel And A Strong Cup Of Coffee The Zeal of God Isolation is the Worst way to deal with personal struggle You Can't Do Life Alone How Hopes and Dreams Come True Top 20 Messages Of Faith For 2021 Journey to Jesus - Pastor Steven Roberts The Light Increases Our Joy by Reducing Our Darkness - Pastor James W. Greer A Person Is NEVER Who They Appear To Be One Nation Under God - One Church Under God Gratitude, Generosity and A Wonderful Life Inspirational Thoughts For Today - Trust, Desire and Rest When It Comes ...

A Stream in the San Bernardino Mountains, California by Ken Hulsey Christians are to love others in a way that’s distinct from that of the culture. But are we standing out? Listen to Truth for Life as Alistair examines the Golden Rule, presenting an uncomfortable challenge—and pointing out a surprising reward!   A Christian Manifesto   Luke 6:20-49 Of the teachings of Jesus, few are as familiar—or as frequently misunderstood—as those contained in Luke 6:20–49. Over the centuries, believers and unbelievers alike have been stirred by Christ’s lessons on the Law of Love, the Golden Rule, forgiving one’s enemies, and bearing good fruit. But are these famous words really just a collection of inspiring moral teaching? Or do they offer us something even greater? In this series, Alistair Begg invites us to revisit one of Jesus’ most well-known sermons and see it for what it truly is: a “manifesto” for Christian living that points to our need for a Savior. Understood rightly, Jesus’ ...

Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, California by Ken Hulsey When you are walking down the path God has created for you the devil can't stand it. He will pop out of nowhere, put a blindfold on you and spin you around until you get good and dizzy. He'll yank the blindfold off and you will stumble off the path like you had too much Jack Daniels. If that works he'll keep doing it until you are so far off the path that when you come to you will be completely lost. The secret is to pray for forgiveness and guidance and get right back on the path. When the devil tries it again you yank the blindfold off and claim the name of Jesus.  Check Out: Sometimes All You Need Is A Little Gospel And A Strong Cup Of Coffee The Zeal of God Isolation is the Worst way to deal with personal struggle You Can't Do Life Alone How Hopes and Dreams Come True Top 20 Messages Of Faith For 2021 Journey to Jesus - Pastor Steven Roberts The Light Increases Our Joy by Reducing Our Darkness - ...

The Sun Sets on Bayou Boeuf in Lecompte, Louisiana Story and Photo by Ken Hulsey I have often noted that the strength of Louisiana comes from its people. The folk down here are hard working, polite, loving and God fearing. They greet you with a smile and they genuinely want to know how you are. It's not just lip service. If you are looking for good people look no further than the Pelican State. The people of Louisiana, for the most part, all attend church on a regular basis if not every Sunday. Their grandparents attended church, their parents attended church, so likewise they attend and then go out someplace with the family for some good old fashioned southern cooking. It's a matter of tradition  as much as it's a matter of religion. It's just what you have to do. It's often been discussed around my church that the major hurdle to reaching people here in this region is that people attend church out of obligation instead of seeking the word of God. No matter what se...

The Ferris Wheel at Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, California by Ken Hulsey From Pastor Steve Smothermon (Legacy Church Albuquerque, New Mexico) When we serve the Lord, that means living life the way He says to, having a great work ethic. As Christians, we should be the best employees. Even ungodly employers should seek after Christian people because of their work ethic. As unto the Lord: The Bible does say whatever you do in word or deed, do everything as unto the Lord. How we treat people, how we raise our children, how we talk, and how we think should be dictated by God’s word (the Bible). The only way this is really going to happen — where we see not temporary fixes to our life but permanent ones — is to seek Him, serve Him wholeheartedly. Wholeheartedly: Wholeheartedly means with complete sincerity and commitment : genuinely, enthusiastically, energetically. This is the way we should seek and serve Him. It will lead to greater success in our lives — true success, lasting success —...