Friday, June 28, 2019

Lighten Your Load

Lighten Your Load

God said: “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion” (Prov. 28:13).
How long will you continue trying to hide your wrongdoing before God?  God knows everywhere you hide (Gen. 3:8-11).  If you recriminate (accuse in return), you will not succeed.
If you admit and discontinue your inappropriate behavior, God will forgive and position you for success.
Christians, ask the Lord for strength to lighten your load via confession of sin.  Admit what you did wrong before God and before people.  Use these 9 famous words: I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.

God Bless,

Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Teenagers & Prov. 21:1

Teenagers & Prov. 21:1

Working with teenagers, who are wonderful and lots of fun, sometimes leaves you stumped.  Yesterday, he was okay.  What happened to him this morning?  Where did he go?  LOL!  We can all enjoy some humor as we realize teenagers face challenges as they mature.  As you notice a teenager face challenges (attitude, lethargic, peer-pressure, self-esteem, insecurities, drugs, communication, up, down, etc.), get supernatural assistance.  You trust God to do Prov. 21:1 with adults, trust God to also do Prov. 21:1 with teenagers.  Don't give up on our beautiful teenagers, but ask God to touch, heal, deliver, and raise up their hearts and minds.  Speak to a teenager, give them a warm smile, and reassure them that they are in your prayers (you might even ask if they have a specific request, and commit to pray for them).  When you see them, ask how things are going in that area.   People of all ages, especially teenagers need genuine love (John 13:34-35).

God Bless,

Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Senior Pastor

Friday, June 7, 2019

Victory is better than defeat.

Victory is better than defeat.

Proverbs 7 describes a young man who was spotted by an adulteress and lured into her home, while her husband was away.  He followed her and experienced personal defeat (Prov. 7:18-23).  Strong temptation is real, and the enemy uses it to lure us away from God.  Get the victory over temptation by making wisdom your companion (Prov. 7:4).  Love God, pray throughout the day, meditate on God’s Word, connect with God and others in church worship, volunteer, share the message about Jesus, and do life together with godly people. Victory is better than defeat.

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.