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Like the last leaf of Autumn.

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  Jesus’ words from John 15:5 came to mind as the golden leaf floated gently to the ground. I wondered why some leaves fall and others don’t. Against all odds, some seemingly have faith in the stem to do its job. The concept is simple but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Determination to stay connected is a daily fight; an ongoing battle against wind and gravity, frost, rain, and even cute little squirrels. These natural elements wage war against the leaves’ desire to keep on holding on. Relevance to following JESUS CHRIST?  Everyday, the last of the Autumn leaves face their fate: hang on or let go…if leaves have eyes, at the base of the tree, they understand that death and destruction awaits. SELAH. Both Believers and nonbelievers experience temptations, trails and frustrations. Plus, our very flesh and spirit are at war within us (Galatians 5:17) , the world hates us (John 15:18-19) , and sometimes we simply do not know which way to turn (Romans 7:19-25) …so why bother?  O...
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Praise the Lord! No! Wait!

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Have you ever noticed how David was continuously praising God?  When he wasn't complaining I mean.  David the shepherd king had a lot of songs in his heart. Some were joyful while others were intermingled with sin, sorrow and shame - lets be real here - there was some real Maury Povich stuff like:  "And David you ARE the father!"   But...somehow, and maybe only He knows why, David was a man after God's own heart! How's that even possible?  The answer is in today's verse. David knew that he could not escape God's love. That no matter how bad his flesh acted out - and it did act out - God's love for him never waivered. So how did David know that God's mercy, grace, and goodness was his forever? Only through relationship.  Just like David, we have to be honest with God ( Psalm 51 ) and ask Him to search our heart ( Psalm 139:23 ).  Even when life threw fiery dart after fiery dart, somehow David continued in relationship with God. Can we? How can we c...
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Born Again

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  Have you ever wondered - like Nicodemus  did - how a man/woman can be born again? When Nicodemus asked Jesus how something like this is possible, Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit," ( John 3:4-5 ).  To be born of water can refer to a few different things such as our physical birth, being baptized in water, or even by the washing away of sin. To be born of the Spirit refers to the indwelling of The Holy Spirit, "Without which no one will see God."   So, t he first gift of The Holy Spirit is when He comes to live inside us, evicting the old man, and unpacking a suitcase full of heirloom seeds! Seeds that will produce only good fruit ( Galatians 5)! Join us on Sunday as Pastor Dreama concludes the six-part series  "Happiness is Relative, Attitude is Elective: Empowered by The Holy Spirit."  "Keep your fork, the best is yet to come!"
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Oh God, Help Me

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"Oh God, Help Me." Today's WIN Focus: Seeking Peace There are times when all I can pray is  "Oh God, help me."  I have plenty of needs, worries, and people to pray for, but the words just won't come. These are the days I lean heavily on The Holy Spirit to intercede for me. To transform my moans and groans into fervent prayers our Father understands. You see, it is only through The Holy Spirit that hope, joy, peace, and love can abound even when our soul seems a mess! As God's Spiritual Zion (because we have God's Holy Spirit residing inside) all Christians should have hope that God understands our heart's deepest desires and pleas...so why does our soul get weary? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Dreama shares more on " Happiness is Relative, Attitude is Elective " where we'll study how the fruits of the Holy Spirit operate and how we can, on purpose , draw upon Him to restore a right standing with The Father. Have a blessed rest of th...
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Attitude is Elective

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"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" (Psalm 139:23-24). Wanna hear a scary reality? Only God knows the true intent of the heart. When we first accept Christ as our Savior, we change. The desire to walk in purposeful sin decreases, our thoughts become less chaotic, and our entire being longs to draw closer to Jesus. We are operating in God’s love, and life becomes more about His character working through us and less about the world around us...but... Throughout the Bible, we read accounts of how people like Adam and Eve, Jonah, David, Martha, even Peter, let their eyes stray from The Truth, and suddenly, the weight of the world and the desires of their heart settled on their shoulders.  Sound familiar? In this Sunday's message, "Attitude is Elective,"  Pastor Dreama will share biblical insights on how we can - on purpose - take our thoughts captive (2 Co...
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Laboring for the Harvest

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Fall 2026 ~ Week 39 Seedtime and harvest is an exciting time in rural America. Harvest balls may be a thing of the past, but that only means more time to celebrate the season in other ways!  Football games, homecomings, hay rides, pumpkin patch tours, corn mazes, making apple or pumpkin butter the ole fashioned way, bonfires, apple cider, and those wonderful fall scents! Oh how much fun Fall brings into our lives! The Bible says a lot about seedtime and harvest; some verses are literal while others are referencing a spiritual harvest.  Wednesday's Inspirational Nugget  is the perfect time to quietly reflect on these verses for the WIN! Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” Lu...
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No, Never Alone week 11

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Photo Credit: D. Kelly @ Grant Co., WV In Loving Memory of   Holly Michelle Evans  (1/2/1976 – 7/23/1995) & Frederick Elwood Evans, Sr.  (8/9/1950 –  2/14/2018) REFLECTION “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”   (Genesis 28:15).  Question of the day: Why do we feel alone? The little bird thought itself alone, but through the snow-splotched glass, I silently cheered it on.  I wondered how long it would search before it gave up and flew away hungry. But this little bird was resilient. Mesmerized, I  watched as time after time, it shook itself, flew off for a few seconds, and returned. Eventually, its innate tenacity and stubborn determination paid off. It found its daily sustenance. It had lighted on the crusty snow  cautious but determined, tired and hungry, but willing to go a little dee...
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