Timeless Truth

The God who has shepherded me through life to this moment . . . Genesis 48:15 MLB

Thoughtful Wisdom

“The love that kept us through the passing night will guide and keep us still.”  – Anonymous

“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved–loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” – Victor Hugo

“God’s love is not a conditional love: it is an open-hearted, generous self-giving which God offers to men. Those who would carefully limit the operation of God’s love have missed the point.” – J. B. Phillips

“I know not where His islands lift their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift beyond His love and care.” – John Greenleaf Whittier: The Eternal Goodness

Treasured Gifts

* The Lord, your Pastor, shepherding you on your lifelong odyssey up to this very day

* Green pastures of rest in the midst of hectivity

* Divine help in getting you to your feet after moral failure

* The Holy Spirit’s charting a course in your mind when you’re disoriented

* Light beyond light when you tremble in the darkness

* Moment by moment nearness to God

* Heaven’s energizing gift of strength to help you continue life’s journey

Today’s Affirmation

I will relax and enjoy God today–breathing out worry and breathing in worship–trusting God to gently shepherd me into tomorrow.

Pastor (retired) Johnny R. Almond

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