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A nice 20”x30” artist’s rendering of the little town of Rockaway, NJ, hangs in my living room. It shows the main roads, buildings, the Rockaway River, and even our church building. I always found it curious that they called it a river, since it is about the size of a nice creek here in Alabama. Anyway, the church I pastored there gave it to us when we left to take a church in Kentucky. If you look at the drawing, you would not see the real treasure it holds. On the back of the drawing, the congregation signed it with little personal notes. That truly makes it special.
Often, we speak about our churches in terms of our church is growing, having a Fall Festival, or having a revival. We speak of it as a collective and sometimes as a building. Someone drives by and says, "That's First Assembly of God" or "That's First Baptist." The truth is, the church is all of the people who gather at that building who make it special. It isn’t the building, the programs, or the ministries that make it a place of worship, but every believer who attends there. If we are not careful, we will put our effort, finances, and energy into the building and its programs and miss the true treasure: the people. In these last days, we need to encourage, support, and grow our people because only then will we be strong enough to carry out the Great Commission God has called us to. Yes, when you drive by, you may see our church, but the real treasure is on the inside.
Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Colossians 3:14-16 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Hebrews 10:25 Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
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Welcome to the family, The Ledbetter Brothers
New Day Record Label is proud to announce the signing of Grant, Garrett, and Gabe Ledbetter. The news was made today at Daywind Music Group’s media event at the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge.
These brothers grew up singing Southern Gospel, including Daywind accompaniment tracks, never picturing the day they would stand on a New Day stage. GRAMMY and Dove Award winner Jason Crabb introduced them to the team and produced their debut project. His words say it best: they love Jesus more than anything, and music is a close second.
Dusty Wells, Director of Artist Relations, put it this way: from the moment Jason played the project, the team knew they wanted to help get this music out. You can hear the family heritage. What moves us most is the heart behind it.
Catch the Ledbetter Brothers tomorrow, Friday, October 2, as part of Jason Crabb’s afternoon showcase at NQC. Debut single and album, both titled The Turn, arrive January 2027.
Welcome home, brothers. We cannot wait for more people to hear you!!
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A few years ago, a couple of buddies of mine and I went fishing on a pond in a johnboat. It was a warm summer day, and the fish were biting, though sporadically. It was almost noon, and I decided to reach into my tackle box and pull out a topwater jitterbug. One of my friends said, "You can’t catch anything with a jitterbug in the middle of the day"! I said, "For sure I won’t if I don’t try". So I cast it out toward a small island in the pond and slowly wiggled it across the water when "bam," a nice bass hit it, and I caught the biggest fish of the day on a lure that wasn’t supposed to work.
There will be times when the Lord will lead you to do something for Him, and inevitably, someone will proclaim it can’t be done or that you are wasting your time. Just because it isn’t the normal way or has never been done before doesn’t mean it is beyond the limits of possibility when God is involved. If He says cast, then by all means do so. Who knows, you may pull in the biggest catch of the day. Just make sure you have fresh line so when He says cast, you are ready.
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 4:19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God.
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Are you in a dry place? There are four main words for desert or wilderness in the Bible. One of those words is Midbar. This word describes a place that is sometimes barren and sometimes flourishing, like a pasture or field. Part of the year the land is dry and barren, and part of the year it is green and bountiful. In the Bible, during those times of dryness, because there is little nutrition in the grass, the sheep can become weaker, leaner, and more susceptible to disease.
We all face times of dryness, and if we are not prepared, we can also become weaker and more susceptible to Satan’s attack. Let me give you a few things to consider when you are in a dry place in your life.
1. Keep your eyes on Jesus, not the desert. Life’s experiences change, but Jesus is always there.
2. Remember the blessings of the past and what God has done for you. Know that this is only temporary, and God has better things in store for you.
3. Find the available nourishment and be thankful for it. Don’t get caught up in what you don’t have, but be thankful for what you do.
4. Know that you are not alone. Draw close to God and to other believers for encouragement and strength.
5. Know that these times of dryness can be some of the greatest opportunities to grow in your faith and to see the mighty hand of God touch your life.
You may be in a dry place, but you are never far from the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his guest Sacred Harmony. Great artists draw from a wide range of musical styles and influences, blending them with their own talents and personalities to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Sacred Harmony is a perfect example of that.
This award-winning Tennessee-based trio has developed a distinctive style and through powerful harmonies, heartfelt testimony, and Spirit-led worship, Sacred Harmony shares the Gospel with authenticity and passion. The group features founding member Janet Weaver, alongside Melissa Evans and John Arnett, whose anointed talents combine to create a truly soul-stirring musical experience.
Here is an update with them this morning!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Carolina The Band. Throughout the years, CAROLINA has experienced evolution, each change has forced growth and has contributed unique touches to the collective style that defines them. This new lineup is particularly remarkable, featuring an array of talented individuals who are sure to elevate the music to new heights. They are excited to embrace this fresh energy and creativity and will undoubtedly keep CAROLINA at the forefront of Faith, Family, and Patriotic Music.
Listen as Group leader Scott Whitener talks with Paul and introduces the newest members Shannon Smith and Gene Hamman.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Shellem Cline. Shellem is a National award winning Christian Country Artist from North Carolina. His song “How ‘Bout You” is the number One song on the Singing News Faith Country Top 40 Chart for the month of September. Also, we will be talking about his musical history as an artist and songwriter as well as other projects this year. You will enjoy getting to know Shellem today!
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This Sunday Morning on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be special guest Shellem Cline. He is a national award-winning Christian Country Artist from North Carolina. Shellem grew up singing Southern Gospel music with his family the Gilbert Family, but transitioned to Christian Country after his grandfather came off the road in 2005. In 2015, Cline began his full time career in the industry and has become a household name as an artist and a songwriter. Tune in Sunday morning as we discuss his career and his music !
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