Terry Rogers
Faith, Family, Fun
PFC Justin Whitmire (1991-2011)
Honoring the memory of a wonderful soldier and young man.
A week ago today, my wife and I received the call that no pastor ever wants to get. We were asked to come to the home of some close friends, and church members, as they begin the most difficult journey of their lives.
The Whitmire’s had to to hear the news, that their 20 year old son, was killed in action while serving our country in Afghanistan. Our first prayer that night came from Philippians 4:7, the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. God’s Word was declared over the family, and with my own eyes, I’ve watched that Word come to life. This family has been a constant example of grace. They have a foundation that is built upon The Rock, Christ Jesus, and they’re still standing even during this storm. I don’t know how anyone could go through something…
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TASTE AND SEE!
Last week as I was jogging a new route, I caught a glimpse of something in the distance. As I drew a little closer, it was just as I expected. HONEYSUCKLES. At first I just jogged on by. I had a good pace going and didn’t want to mess it up. As I continued on, I began to think about those times that I pulled my bicycle off the side of the road as a little kid and enjoyed that refreshing taste. IT BECAME TOO MUCH RESIST! I had to stop and go back. Why interrupt a good pace? Why risk looking a little strange to those passing by and seeing a grown man picking honeysuckles??? BECAUSE I’VE TASTED.
This experience brought a Bible verse to mind. Psalm 34:8 says, Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! What an AWESOME VERSE! Many times we get so busy with life and everything it throws at us; that we don’t pray, read The Word, or spend time in worship. This is what I’ve ALWAYS found to be true. WHEN I SPEND TIME WITH GOD, IT’S ALWAYS GOOD! If you’ve never given your life to Jesus, don’t wait another moment. Stop reading this blog and talk to Him. YOU WILL SEE just how good He really is. Don’t get too busy for the things that matter most.
Was it worth taking a few minutes away from my run that day and maybe even risking a little embarrassment? ABSOLUTELY!
#TheRESOLUTION
I’m not a big New Year’s resolution kind of guy. I never kept them, so I quit making them. As a matter of fact, I can’t remember the last time I made one.
2015 will be different…This year I feel like the Lord challenged me to make a resolution. It’s simple. My resolution is to tell at least one person a day, “Jesus LOVES You”.
Those three words changed my life. I believe they can change every person that hears them. It’s clear our world is in a mess and desperately needs help. What will change it? The love of Jesus.
Romans 10:14 says, how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?
This RESOLUTION has the potential to cause a REVOLUTION. Will I follow through with my commitment everyday? Time will tell. I’m sure there will probably be days that I get busy, and it slips my mind. This I do know. When someone hears those three powerful words, the possibilities are endless.
Here’s my challenge to you, WILL YOU JOIN ME?
You Are An OVERCOMER
We kicked off a new Series at Faith Renewed this week called OVERCOMER.
I get PUMPED with EVERY Series God puts on my heart to teach. This one is exciting because Romans 8 is the foundation chapter for this study. If I were stuck on a deserted island and could only take 1 chapter from the Bible with me, it would probably be this one. There are so many amazing truths in it! I encourage you to take some time and read it this week.
Sunday, we looked at verses 31-39. Take a look at these powerful words.
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”
37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 things every OVERCOMER must know
1. God IS FOR YOU
I lived a lot of my life thinking God was against me…I felt like He was waiting on me to fall, so He could kick me while I was down. I’ve learned over the years that He is waiting on me to fall. Not to kick me, but to pick me up. He’s on your side!
2. God NEVER CONDEMNS YOU
He will convict and correct, but never condemn. Not only does He not condemn you, HE’S INTERCEDING FOR YOU RIGHT NOW!
3. God WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
NOTHING will separate you from HIS LOVE. He loves you MORE than you know!
No matter what you may be up against,
YOU are MORE THAN A CONQUEROR through HIM.
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