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Welcome to “In His Praise!” The good news today is found in two verses of scripture and speaks of the love that our Heavenly Father has for each one of us.  We begin with 2 Peter 3:9, which says, “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Although we may not respond to His call to repent immediately as we should, God is patient with us. He keeps on wooing us and giving opportunities to turn to Him. More reassurance of this great love is found in the familiar words of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world  that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” Life can be tough. Problems can seem insurmountable. Pain and temptation can surround us. There may seem to be no answer for our troubles. There is no one to turn to that cares enough to even listen. We feel hopeless and helpless. But good news and hope are found in these words from Psalm 40:1-3.  “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;  he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.”…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” The “pursuit of happiness” is one of the rights stated in the preamble of the constitution of the United States. “We the people” have a right to seek happiness. But what does it take to make we humans really happy? Good jobs, plenty of money, health, family, friends, leisure time spent doing what we want? There is nothing wrong with any of these things, but many times those that seem to have everything in life are the most unhappy. Everyone suffers sickness from time to time. Everyone loses a loved one in their life. Everyone struggles with problems; and the list goes on and on. One might conclude that there is no real happiness. But wait, there is hope and there is good news! Romans…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” The good news today is found in the book of Psalms. These verses reassure God’s children that we are never alone, that we are protected and that God’s love is forever.  “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forever more.” Psalm 125:1-2  Praise God for these wonderful words of comfort and peace. As a child of God we are protected, sheltered and strengthened by our Almighty Father. What an awesome promise to receive! The God of the universe, the creator of all the world loves His children so much that He surrounds us with His protection, not just now, but forever…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” “But now, this is what the Lord says… Fear not for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;… For I am the Lord your God.” Isaiah 43:1-3 Sometimes we need to be reminded of just how great our God is. In these verses from the book of Isaiah, God is promising safety to the Israelites, His people. Although these words were recorded thousands of years ago, Christians can still claim them today.  As His children today, we may still have to undergo trials and…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” Happy New Year and thanks be to God for a new beginning! It is our prayer that 2021 is filled with blessings from above and that God’s love is felt and shared with the world.  May our prayer always be the words of this familiar Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

Welcome to “In His Praise!” The Adult Sunday School Class at East Point CP Church has been studying the book of Exodus for the last several weeks. The study is taking us from the time that God freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to the time they were lead into the Promised Land. It has been a very interesting and thought provoking study. Much of the writings have focused on Moses; his special relationship with God and his leadership of the people. Moses  was specially chosen by God for the task of leading His people. During his journey Moses  had more than one “mountain top experience” with God. God spoke directly to him through a burning bush, from the top of Mt. Sinai and through prayer. Moses sought God’s guidance…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” There is a children’s song by William A. Kramer that goes like this: “In our work And in our play, God is with us everyday. Therefore I shall never fear For our loving God is near.” There is a lot of good news in this simple lyric. And it’s not just for the young.  This little song reminds us  that no matter where we are and no matter what we are doing  God is always close by. He never leaves us, he always loves us and we have nothing to fear when He is near. Hebrews 13:6 says we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”  Romans 8:38-39 reassures us like this:…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” Do you enjoy getting invitations for things?  If you’re like most people it depends on what kind of  invitation it is. A friend might invite you to dinner, a teenager may wait excitedly to receive an invitation to the prom or a business person may  hope for an invitation to join a particular club or civic group. Other times we receive invitations to activities like birthday parties or celebrations of weddings or anniversaries. These events are usually enjoyable and we like sharing the time with others.  Sometimes, though, we get invitations from companies wanting to sell something like a new vehicle or “give” us a credit card. We are bombarded at times with telemarketers “inviting “ us to buy their product. These types of invitations…

Welcome to “In His Praise!” “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers…” Philemon 1:4 Today was Pastor Appreciation Day at East Point C.P. Church and this verse came to mind. It is  a blessing to be have a dedicated, God-called minster in our church. His job is not always easy and I am sure he spends countless hours praying and studying and preparing sermons, not to mention the time spent visiting the sick, counseling the troubled and witnessing to those that are lost.  All this and more for seemingly little or no reward. It can be discouraging, difficult and stressful. But for a truly God-called minster the reward is not found in material things. It is rather found in knowing that the gospel is being…