Today is the 235th birthday of America. The very fact that I'm sitting in front of my computer writing this missive without fear of retribution is certainly proof of our freedoms. Having said those words that will be the last time this space is devoted to anything that "smacks" of political rhetoric.
Hopefully in the very near future this space will be devoted to my mission, "Keeping the message of the Gospel alive." I fear that message, the "good news of Jesus Christ" is slowly dying on the vine much like our Savior died on the cross. In my opinion churches across this great nation are more interested in the bottom line then in kingdom message of salvation.
Some would argue that the true message of salvation can be found in Isaiah 7:14 but I'm not one to agree. No the true message of salvation is found in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." That brothers and sisters in Christ is what many with whom I've visited in Hospice care and hospital rooms long to hear.
So this space will be devoted to that very simple passage from Scripture together with others that God has intended for us. I hope and pray that you will "gather together" with me and others as we spread God's word to all who thirst for it.
Blessings to you and yours
Pastor Joel
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