Global Promotions

7 hours ago

I woke up yesterday to some good news. A friend left a message saying he wanted to buy two of my paintings. That was a blessing, but the interesting part was that he bought two paintings I liked, but no one else seemed interested in. They are floral abstracts, beautiful, but most of what I sell in this area are of dogs, turkeys, deer, etc. It just took the right person to appreciate the paintings and their value. It made for an excellent start to the day.

Sometimes, as Christians, the Lord calls us to serve, and we may not see results right away. We may feel like we aren’t serving well or that we are wasting our time. That couldn’t be further from the truth. God is always working behind the scenes, preparing the way, and using us in ways we never imagined. When the time is right, we will see the fruit of our labor. It is always a good feeling when someone appreciates my art, but even more wonderful when we faithfully serve our Lord and see the fruit that blesses and changes lives for the better.

Matthew 25:23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Luke 16:10-12 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. … See MoreSee Less

Global Promotions

1 day ago

I was at a Christmas Eve service years ago, and during one part of the service, we were all given a candle. The pastor lit the first candle, and we passed the flame from one candle to another until all the candles were lit. I couldn’t help but think during that silence about the importance of us sharing the light of the gospel with all we can, one person to another. We want the light, we need the light, but it is so important that we share the light. Once all the candles were lit, we sang Silent Night together. As we were singing, I noticed how my candle was melting slowly away. Time is also slowly melting away, and from what I can tell from Scripture, the candle of time is almost to the end.

While we enjoy this Christmas season, let’s be reminded of our need to share the gospel with everyone we can because time is running out. While we enjoy our Christmas gifts, let’s remember the greatest gift of all, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joy to the world, for the Lord has come.

Mark 16:15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Ephesians 5:16 Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

John 4:35 Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. … See MoreSee Less