To Share or not to Share

“Do everything readily and cheerfully—no bickering. . . . Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society” (Phil. 2:14–15 The Message).

The other day, my wife Leona had a conference call with some friends. These were not “ordinary” friends. They have been friends since high school and university. They started out by having a lot in common, and over time, much of the commonality has changed. A couple of them are teachers, one is an ultrasound tech, one is a nurse, one is an editor; some are mothers, some are not; one lives abroad; and so on. Two of them are even married to pastors. Although they differ in many ways, including belief in the Almighty, there is one thing that has stayed consistent: Every year they get together for a trip in the summer. Sometimes it's close, sometimes not so close. Their video conference call was to catch up and be “together face to face.”

Afterwards, Leona shared a concern from two of the ladies that I cannot get out of my head—I think, in part, because it has to be shared. Two of them work on the front lines at the hospital (nurse, ultrasound), and they shared this: they are trying to stay away from Facebook because of all the complaining from people who have to stay home. They shared how they would love to be able to stay at home, safe with their families. Yet, they must serve the public as they minister to the sick, dangerously close to anyone who may be carrying the COVID-19 virus. Then, they must take major precautions to cleanse before they go home to their family. They are stressed working in a potentially highly dangerous environment, but when they come home to relax and connect with friends and family using Facebook, they see a lot of grumbling on there. They have wisely chosen to limit their Facebook time.

My personal reading this morning was from Exodus 16. I see a correlation between the Israelites, that were being led by Moses and Aaron, and the God's people of today.

“The whole company of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron there in the wilderness” (Ex. 16:2 The Message).

Leona's friends were right. We are turning into a grumbling nation/people because life—as we know it—has changed.

Here are some examples from Facebook (Do you see any that you have posted?): complaints about our PM and premiers; complaints about other world leaders; complaints about what is on the shelves in the stores; complaints about some areas being; complaints about having to watch the kids 24/7 (yep, I saw one of these); complaints about what is on TV; and complaints about how the government is not going to tell them what to do (these comments get me grumbling about their comments).

We are a grumbling people, but we don't have to continue in our grumbling—especially if we read about what happened to the Israelites due to their grumbling :) 

I want to put out a challenge to each of you—if you call yourself a child of God, followers of the Christ. Starting today, only post what is good. Post a song to cheer someone up. Post something funny or something encouraging. Before you click the post button, ask yourself, Am I grumbling or complaining?

Starting today, only post what is good. Post a song to cheer someone up. Post something funny or something encouraging. Before you click the post button, ask yourself, Am I grumbling or complaining?

Now this challenge is for Christians, but I know those who do not believe read this as well. Here is your challenge: Outdo your Christian friends in what you know they are called to do. Beat them at not grumbling. Post more humour/encouragement than they do. Keep the music rolling! There are some who are inclined to always grumble, whine, complain. You know who they are. What do you do when you read their post? Just keep scrolling. Do not stop.

“Run away from infantile indulgence. . . . Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights” (2 Tim. 2:22–23 The Message).

These people want you to comment. Do not do it. Send a message by not posting a message. And, if you cannot control yourself—if the temptation is too strong—then respond with something positive and encouraging. YOU CAN DO IT! Think about these two ladies at the hospital, working hard, putting their health on the line. Think about them coming home to their families, and just on the off-chance, think of them opening Facebook. Now think about them reading your post or your comment, and it is your post, or that comment, that puts a smile on their face after a long hard day of work, while we get to sit at home—Facebooking.

“The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message” (Acts 15:31 NIV).

The Most Dangerous Virus

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me” (Romans 7:15, 17 ESV).

I am currently writing a paper on integral mission in Rwanda, and as I spoke by video conference with a Rwandan missionary (technology is incredible), he told me that one cannot truly understand Rwanda without understanding the genocide war from 25 years ago. Two people groups hated each other. They did not speak different languages, they did not practice different religions, and they even lived together in the same villages. This was a war of differing social classes. One group killed a million people in only one hundred days.

(Note: this genocide information is taken from “Ethnicity and the Politics of History in Rwanda” by Catherine Newbury and “An African Holocaust” by Dean White.)

As this genocide was unfolding, the world stood by and did nothing. Ten thousand deaths per day for one hundred days. Finally, the United Nations (clearly a misnomer, IMO) moved in to help the persecuted. The Coronavirus is killing far less, yet the developed world is getting involved because it affects us directly.

Our fears are nothing compared to the fears of the people of Rwanda 25 years ago, yet they got through it, are continuing to get through, and are healing together (e.g., both groups now have representation in the government). The cure for their animosity? Peace and reconciliation. They still have a long way to go, but go they will, as we will have to go, given this current virus fear.

This was a war that took almost six million lives, bordering the toll of the Jewish Holocaust of WWII. I have intentionally not used the names of the two people groups involved in this genocide out of respect for the Rwandans who have outlawed the use of those names within their country.

“For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly” (Mark 7:21-22 NRSV).

This Coronavirus is serious. It affects the lungs, so we should be taking it seriously. We see what happens when we don’t. We now have widespread panic. People are dying unnecessarily because others are not following basic instructions. (A fool has been arrested twice in Newfoundland for leaving her mandatory isolation after being diagnosed with the virus). There is no cure, and if there were, most wise people would jump at the chance to take it.

Sadly, there is a much worse virus that has been infecting the world for a really long time, and it is the virus of sin. This virus affects a more vital organ than the lungs; it affects the heart – and every single person is infected! Just as we have seen with COVID-19, many people are ignoring the virus of sin. People will recover from COVID-19, while some (a small percentage of infected) will not recover. The virus of sin affects us all with a zero percent recovery rate. Every single person is infected, and every single person is set to die from it. Unlike the Coronavirus, there is a cure, and unlike the cures for every other illness, this cure is one hundred percent (100%) effective. The cure is Jesus.

Unlike the Coronavirus, there is a cure, and unlike the cures for every other illness, this cure is one hundred percent (100%) effective. The cure is Jesus.

Sadly, as we watch many people in the world ignore the simplest of instructions to avoid the Coronavirus, there are even more who ignore the opportunity for the cure of sin. The good news is that this cure is still available and will remain available until the virus of sin takes your life – eternally.

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6 NRSV).

I Just Called to Say....

“Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” (1 Cor. 7:17 ESV)

Yesterday, I posted that if Tim Hortons truly cared about their customers, they would close their doors, and today they announced that on Monday they will be closing all their stores. Does this mean that the powers that be at Tim’s are reading my blog? Only God knows. [Turns out, it was a hoax news article.*]

Now on to today's post. 

I received a message today that one of the members of my church is being taken to the hospital. The family has been called in (including the daughter who is also a member). My heart aches as I cannot be there with the family. The pain is deep, for this is what I’ve been called to do – to comfort those in need. I now reflect on my calling of preaching on Sunday mornings, teaching Sunday school, facilitating small group Bible studies, and leading prayer groups. I have been called to counsel those in need, be with those grieving, and console those who are hurting. My call has been interrupted – or has it? 

As I reflect on my call, I realize it goes much deeper than the things I do. God has called us to be beings, not doings. It is who we are that defines us, not what we do. This call of mine intersects with every call that is on every child of God. Each and every one of us has an identical call – a twofold call. First, we are called to use this incredible gift of life to worship Him. He who has given us this incredible gift is worthy of all praise. Second, we are to use this life to share the Gospel (the Good News of the Christ). These are the callings on the children of God. This is what it means to be: to understand that our calling is to worship God and to share the Good News about Him. How we DO it (individual calling) looks different for each of us. 

This is what it means to be: to understand that our calling is to worship God and to share the Good News about Him.

My calling (during this period of isolation) has changed. I no longer find myself behind a pulpit, or in my home teaching the Sunday school to teens, or at the church leading a Bible study and prayer team. I no longer spend a portion of my week preparing a sermon and planning a Sunday morning service, or attending meetings, or …. But, I am still called to use this gift of life to worship God and share the Good News. I can no longer DO as I have done, so the question is, What now? 

I have two incredible tools at my disposal. One is the computer/internet. I have used it in ways I have never used it before. 

• I now write a blog. I have never been a very good writer, but this allows me to stay connected with the congregation (and possibly Tim Horton executives?). 

• Yesterday, I was in an online meeting with over one hundred pastors, sharing some of the ways we are staying connected with people. 

• Yesterday, I had a video chat with our Rwandan missionaries who were planning to be at our church on April 19 (which probably won't happen in this season). 

The second tool is my phone. I have gone old school with this incredible device – I call people. Phones, mostly used to access the internet and to message people, can still be used to actually talk to someone! I recall an old Bell ad that used to be on TV many years ago. It encouraged people to “reach out and touch someone” by making that phone call. We are beings that require touch, yet we can no longer visit for that special hug, or hold that hand in comfort, but we can still reach out and touch someone. Let’s follow the example of Stevie Wonder and call someone, even if it’s just to say, I love you.

“And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.’” (Mark 16:15 ESV)

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[*This post was updated March 31, 2020.]

Have a Cup at Home

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (Ps. 32:8)

A friend posted on Facebook about the great meal he had from a high-end pizza place. He has voiced his frustrations daily about the “fools” not following the COVID-19 guidelines, yet he ordered take-out – touched by preparing hands, and delivered by other hands. He’s assuming that everyone in the process is following the rules, yet he is forgetting about the first common-sense rule: Do not order take-out. I also heard a story today about a person who doesn't care about social distancing and is ignoring all the guidelines for safety. Last night, I was watching a classic baseball game (game four, ’93 Jays vs. A’s), and a commercial came on TV about how responsible Tim Hortons was being in the care of their food & drink preparation and in using Uber Eats to deliver your “needs.” If they truly cared, would they not shut down altogether?

Can people not make coffee at home? (I tested this theory, and I was able to make my own coffee – if I can do it, anyone can.) This morning, I read a news story about Prince Charles, who on March 10, contracted the virus while visiting Prince Albert of Monaco, who also has the virus. People are continually putting themselves at risk, while warning after warning are being released. My hope is that, with “newsworthy” people (celebrities/leaders) showing they are not immune to this virus, the Western world will start to take COVID-19 even more seriously. But, history shows we won’t.

As I truly self-isolate and read and see others refusing to do the same, my first emotion is anger. My second is frustration. I ask myself, Why can’t people follow simple instructions? Then I clearly hear this response in my mind: I know what you mean! God often says that to me. I was reminded of the Israelites, who had simple instructions to lead blessed lives – if only they followed God’s guidelines. I was reminded of Adam and Eve who “blew it” by not being able to follow one simple instruction. I was reminded that we, as sinful people, are incapable of following the basic instructions for our own well-being. Just look at all the sugar (“white death,” as some would call it) at our church potlucks. 

Thankfully, we have a reprieve, and it comes in the name of Jesus, the Christ! God has shown us over and over again that there is nothing we can do to keep ourselves pure. History continually repeats itself. This virus will pass, but another will come – because we will not learn from it. The truth is in the reactions of the people today: We know what to do, yet we refuse to do it. Thankfully, we have Jesus and His grace, mercy, and His forgiveness for all our stupidity, ignorance, and outright disobedience. God has blessed us with common sense and doubly blessed us with His forgiveness when we refuse to use that good sense.

God has blessed us with common sense and doubly blessed us with His forgiveness when we refuse to use that good sense.

We will still suffer through our disobedience, but not as much as the Christ suffered for our disobedience. Ask God for guidance on following the simplest instructions, then accept His forgiveness when you don’t. I also want to go to the Timmy’s drive-through, but will instead, head upstairs for a pre-made pot!

“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” (1 Pet. 3:18)

Living within Restricted Borders

“Above all, be loving. This ties everything together perfectly.” (Col. 3:14)

A week ago Thursday, Amanda’s university shut down and decided to run the balance of their classes online (a great decision). Friday, Amanda decided to stay in the dorm and self-isolate and participate in her classes online. Saturday, I thought this situation could get worse, even to the point of restricted access to provincial borders, so I decided I wanted her home (I am not quite ready to let her go). Sunday, I drove to Moncton and brought her back Monday. We have been home together for a week, self-isolating and rarely going out. I have been out for a short walk, Christian still goes to work three minutes down the road, and Leona gets groceries only when necessary. I am considered high-risk, so I don't go anywhere. I am thankful for a dog that I can take for short walks.

Today, I read that my concern from a week ago came into reality. Crossing the NS border has been restricted, and I am now more than thankful that I brought Amanda home. What does this mean now for our family? It means we will have to share the Wii, Netflix, and Amazon Prime (Christian still has his PS4). WOW, even without baseball, we still have multiple entertainment options. (I am taking a moment to be thankful that the border is not closed to the internet. I still have podcasts to listen to). This week I have listened to Timothy Keller and Albert Mohler.

What's the point of all of this? The point is that we are forced to be with the ones we love. Now that is – and should be – a good thing, but being forced could cause unnecessary tensions. By unnecessary, I mean that you have a choice as to how you will react when isolation tensions get high. God’s Word says, “Above all, be loving.” These instructions are for each of us to reflect on. When the other person hogs the computer, be loving. When the other person is watching a blow-’em-up movie too loud, be loving. When the other person is playing songs on the Google Home you do not like, be loving. When someone takes the last awesome cookie your daughter baked, be loving. When the other person ________, be loving! You get the message. Our response to others is NOT based on their actions, it is based on how God loves us regardless of our actions. Be loving.

Our response to others is NOT based on their actions, it is based on how God loves us regardless of our actions. Be loving.

The borders being closed is unfortunate! But, it’s not only the internet that borders cannot contain, it’s also prayer that cannot be contained. I am blessed to have my wife and children with me. Many of you are not so fortunate, with your loved ones being so far away. Pray! Pray continually and fervently. The internet can only travel around this earth, but your prayers travel much further – all the way to the throne of God! We will get through this because God is in control. 

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Eph. 4:2)

It’s Not a “Cover Charge”

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

Yesterday was the first service in which we did not gather for fellowship, for worship, and for the receiving of God’s Word. It was missed by many, but thankfully, God does not “live” in a church building.

I realized how much it was missed as I received a few questions about tithing – more specifically, “How can I continue to give my tithe?” For me, it enhanced the importance of giving in these troubled times. Our church still has its financial commitments. I was also reminded of this: in the last few weeks, I have received four letters thanking us for our financial support (Camp Jordan, Oceanview Christian Academy, Tri-County Pregnancy Care Centre, and the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada). These letters are a reminder that the church does a lot of good in the world, and when we exit out of this crisis, the world is going to need the church.

Imagine the thought of your church not helping others because this crisis has put your church in financial troubles. This would be a clear display to your community of your disobedience to God, for God calls us to give. We are to give both joyfully and abundantly. I know there are some who give only when they show up on a Sunday, a form of a cover charge for what they will receive on that day. But those rooted in the Word understand that giving is a covenant that each person makes with God – and is not based on what you receive each Sunday. You have already received the greatest gift imaginable, and none of us can outgive God! The financial commitments are far more than keeping the lights on. (If this is where your church is at, you seriously need to bring your future purpose to God, in prayer). Our commitments are in helping others in need, in ways that bring both justice to the world and the Gospel to each and every person we touch (as long as we stay six feet away – for now, at least).

Our commitments are in helping others in need, in ways that bring both justice to the world and the Gospel to each and every person we touch.

Our church has both global missions (Devines and Bustins) and local missions (neighbours & organizations listed above) that require our help. We have made commitments on paper, and we need a plan in order to honour them.

What can you do? You cannot go to a service to give your tithe. You cannot go to the treasurer to drop off your tithes. You cannot even mail your tithes [as we are not making deposits*]. Let me help you keep your commitment to God. Set up an offering plate, basket, bowl – or even a coffee cup – in your home. Start today. Take your offering from yesterday’s missed service and put it in. Do this each and every Sunday. When we finally get together, you can then bring this offering to the worship service.

“BUT,” you may say, “I don’t have anything in the house to put into the offering!”

[SOLUTION #1: E-Transfers may be sent to stonechurchoffice@gmail.com*]

SOLUTION #2: Write an IOU on a piece of paper with the amount of your commitment and put that piece of paper in. Once we meet again, you can keep that commitment. And, don’t just put in an IOU – make it a time of worship. Bring the whole family around. Pray for the incredible abundance we still have. Give thanks for our shelter, our food, our family, and our church. Pray that God will help you keep your commitment. Sing a song together. Giving is worshipping, so do what God has called you to do: give abundantly and joyfully. Imagine the blessings your church will be able to provide when we take up our next public offering, where the plates will be overflowing! 

Now for your extra challenge: Once you have put in your regular commitment, make a decision to add another offering to benevolence. This is above and beyond and will go directly to helping those in need – now, and as they come out of this crisis. Our local people who have lost their jobs will need our help. Let us be known as the hands of the Christ, reaching out to help those in need. If you haven’t done so, talk to God right now and make a decision regarding your weekly giving – and honour it!

“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’” (2 Cor. 9:7)

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[*This post was updated March 31, 2020.]

“This Too Shall Pass” (Part 2)

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” (John 14:26)

This is part deux of misquoted “Bible verses,” and the one that came to mind this morning is “God helps those who help themselves.” This, too, is one of the most misquoted “verses.” Let me share from personal experience (and then from Scripture) why this sentiment is not only untrue but also the opposite of what God's Word teaches. When I was five, I walked into a store close to where I lived and helped myself to a chocolate bar. I received a ride home in a police car for my efforts. God did not help me – well, maybe He sent the police car? More recently, I helped myself to some homemade baked cookies and received the wrath of my daughter (apparently, they were for someone “more” special than me). God was not there to help me. I have, on numerous occasions, helped myself to late night snacks to the detriment of my weight and my health. God did not close those chip bags for me.

I know this phrase is about helping yourself in positive ways (not about stealing your daughter’s cookies), but the point I want to make is that God desires to help you at all times. Isaiah 25:4 declares,

“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress.”

There are many who cannot help themselves, yet our Lord is right there providing a refuge for them. HE does not wait for us to take action, for a loving Father moves towards us in our time of need, in our time of helplessness.

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” (Rom. 5:6)

God’s Word has made it very clear that there is nothing we can do to gain God’s love, grace, and mercy. HE saw our need (in our ungodly helplessness) and provided the help necessary. In fact, He did this – not because we were helping ourselves – but because we were hurting ourselves. And, HIS help did not end there. After the Christ ascended, He left us with the Holy Spirit as our helper, for He recognized that even with the gift of faith, we would not be able to help ourselves without Him as our counsellor.

There are two (probably more) ways to help yourself: 

1) When you pray (an assumption that you do), and you ask God for help, do not expect Him to “do it all.” Who among you asks a friend to come over to help you move, and then does not help with the move? Ask God for help, and then see how you can work with Him. 

2) Turn your eyes upon Jesus! It’s that simple. Turn to the God who saves, and you will be blessed – with His help.

 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8)

"This Too Shall Pass" (Part 1)

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13)

One of my guilty pleasures is Youtubing misheard lyrics – they always put a smile on my face. :) Why am I thinking about that today? In the last couple of days, I have seen a few people post the phrase, “This too shall pass.” And although I am in complete agreement and can confidently echo: “This too shall pass,” I have noticed that some are quoting this as Scripture. I have searched high and low for this passage and have yet to find it. (If you can, please let me know.) In light of this, I would like to take a journey over the next couple of days looking at sayings wrongly attributed to the Bible. This is not about judgment, as I know I can also point my finger at myself for misusing some of these. Let’s learn together. And maybe even laugh at ourselves for confusing old adages with Scriptures – because Jesus forgives you (and me)!

“God will never give you more than you can handle.” (author unknown)

This may be the most quoted “verse” in my experience. I heard this often when I became a Christian (1999). I know this is used to bring encouragement to others, to let them know they will get through whatever difficult times they are facing. I agree it can be a source of encouragement to hear someone say “this too shall pass.” And to hear that because Scripture supposedly says God will not give you more than you can endure, you can move forward in faith. Here is the thing: It’s just not true. If anyone is like me – and if you are, you better be praying hard now :) – then you know life continually throws things your way that you cannot handle. 

Let me list some of mine: 

1) Marriage: if you say you can totally handle being the husband you should be, then you are a better man than I am. If you say you have a sense of love and adoration for your wife every minute of every day, you live in a delusional world (send me a ticket there, please). Being a husband is more than I can handle. 

2) Parenting: being a father is one of the (if not, the) greatest joys of my life – but, it’s been hard. I have failed as a father at times, and the pain that comes with that is unbearable. I have two of the greatest children of all time, yet we have disappointed each other over the years. God gave me two children and called me to parenting – and it is more than I can handle. 

3) Death: I lost my mother to cancer. I couldn't handle it. Deep depression followed. I learned I could not handle death. 

4) Ministry: I got called to ministry while I was enjoying a successful corporate career (<<< my pride said I, at least, could handle this). I pastored a small country church part-time. I couldn't handle it. Then I left my career to pastor semi–full-time. Guess what, I couldn't handle that either. Now I am pastoring full-time at the Stone Church, and lo and behold, I cannot handle this either. 

5) COVID-19: self-isolation, cancelling all my meetings, not being able to stay in physical contact with the congregation, and having a cough that my family avoids (you don't know how much you miss hugs until you cannot hug). Yep, you guessed it – I can’t handle this either. 

6) Sports: I thought I would not be able to handle no sports entertainment, but I was (almost) wrong. I have discovered that I can handle no hockey, basketball, soccer, or Olympics – on TV or live-stream – but baseball? (SIGH!) I am having a hard time handling no baseball.

You say, “Pastor, where is your faith?” And it is this question that continues to life-smack us in the face with things we cannot handle. But this is where my faith kicks in! This is where I turn to Philippians 4:13 for encouragement – because it is HE who strengthens me. I am a pretty good husband only because of HIM. I am a pretty good dad only because of HIM. I got through my depression because of HIM. I can do any ministry He calls me to because of HIM. I will get through self-isolation and no baseball because HE is with me. No one, not one person can go it alone. Everyone gets more than they can handle – but, NOTHING is too big for God to handle. Give it to him instead of doing it alone. 

“Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.” (2 Cor. 12:9)

JUST STAY HOME – A Selfless Act of Love

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Phil. 2:3–4)

The early church was known for many things, and at the forefront was their unselfishness. They gave to the less fortunate, they helped the widows and the orphans, they walked into leprous villages and took care of the sick and the weak. These are the things that we are to be known for. How do we let go of our selfish ambition and look out for the interest of others? How do we do that for people we do not know or have yet to meet? Let me share a post from a family friend (Jill) who works as a nurse:

JUST STAY HOME.
PLEASE!
THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NEEDS YOU TO STAY HOME.
No matter where you live – what province; what country…
STAY HOME.
It’s what EVERYONE can do to HELP.
It’s the most SELFLESS thing you can do – and it helps EVERYONE.
STAY HOME.
GIVES US ALL OUR BEST CHANCE –
TO BEAT THIS –
TO SURVIVE THIS –
TO HELP EVERYONE –
ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO WILL DESPERATELY NEED IT WHEN THE TIME COMES.
STAY HOME

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. ❤️

We are called to be selfless. Nurse Jill tells us the most selfless thing to do is to stay home. We are called to help where we can – Jill tells us that staying home helps everyone. Let us put our selfish ambition, or vain conceit, aside and look out for the interests of others.
May your day be blessed in ways you were not expecting, as you do your part to help others.

Pastor Robb