Thoughts from the weekend

Thoughts from the weekend:

Went and prayed with Jeanette Swanson and her family on Friday morning before her surgery.  A family that believes in God.

Friday evening, said the closing prayer at the Illinois Family Institute gathering, where author and conservative political activist David Barton spoke.

Christians are being persecuted in America.

Within my lifetime, we will see this persecution increase.

Met a lot of good people (at the banquet) who believe in God and our country.

Thomas Jefferson said that there is to be a difference between church and state in order to guarantee religious freedom - not that the government might hinder religious freedom.

Why is it that Christians are especially targeted these days?

We are living in the end times.

As Christians, and as Americans, we have a responsibility to be involved, especially in dealing with the moral and social issues of our day.

Let's not hide our "head in the sand."

Had a great, first, men's life group.  Quality men.  It is something I look forward to.  Discipling and coaching men in the faith.

Visited the Swanson family on Saturday.  They continue to believe in God.

Can't wait for Pure Worship this Wednesday!

God is moving.

Join us for our door-to-door outreach this Saturday.  9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M!

We desire to continue to reach out to those around us.

My teaching yesterday concerned some of the "hard sayings" of Jesus.

We must deny ourselves and pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

Not a popular teaching - but it is at the core of Christianity.

May you grow in Christ this week!

Love you all........