Timeless Truth 

Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites.  Exodus 11:7 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom 

“It is a mistake to suppose that God does not want us to be holy until death, for that would mean He wants us to be unholy until death. God does not want us to be unholy at any time.” – Anonymous 

     “A holy life is not an ascetic, or gloomy, or solitary life, but a life regulated by divine truth and faithful in Christian duty. It is living above the world while we are still in it.” – Tyron Edwards

     “It is a great deal better to live a holy life than to talk about it. Lighthouses do not ring bells and fire cannon to call attention to their shining–they just shine.” – Dwight L. Moody

Treasured Gifts

*  The blood of Christ, differentiating his believing people from infidels

*  A humble heart, distinguishing God’s people from arrogant society 

*  The inspiration of grace, prompting us to run from pleasures the world relishes

*  The teaching of faith, inspiring us to anticipate Christ’s coronation as universal Monarch 

*  The challenge of Scripture, training us to live in tension with society’s perverted values

*  The promises of God, turning us into eternal optimists

Today’s Affirmation 

     Hearing echoes of the hopeful New World Symphony of the future, I will dance by faith the jig of joy here and now. 

                                            Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond