Pastor's Blog

Health Clinic

Today we hosted the Red Cross Blood Donor program and a free health clinic. We saw about 40 people. People had access to doctors,general health screenings, H1N1 vaccines, mental health info, as well as the opportunity to donate blood. Thanks to everyone who made this a success. I am proud of all our volunteers. We had several cases where people were a high health risk, and you guys gave them the care they needed. The next health clinic and blood drive at Valley Word will  be in May 2010. You guys are the greatest!

Don’t Entertain Worry

The other day in my Bible reading, I saw some interesting words in this portion of scripture. I looked it up in several translations and in the greek. Here is an expanded translation I put together. This goes along with the message for tomorrow. I pray it helps understand these verses.

Philippians 4:6 - 9

 

Don't entertain worry at all, instead let the Holy Spirit be your best friend.

Tell Him what is going on and give thanks to the Father for all He has already done.

As you do, the assurance of God's wholeness because of what Jesus has already done will flood you and actually build a fortress around your heart and mind.

Stay in this peace by continually thinking on things that are honest, right, and pure.

Let your thoughts be governed by the law of Love. Continue to put into practice the things, as a

mentor I have taught you and the peace of God, that wholeness will be yours. CEXT

Times of Great Stress

The Bible tells us that times of great stress are coming. Whew! I think they are already here! But the Bible also tells us how to deal with the stress. 2Timothy 3 tells us the bible is profitable to equip us to be victorious in these times. The Word of God brings us wisdom, strength, encouragement, and peace. If we will keep the word close and working in our lives, stress can't get us down. So, "Stay in the Book"

Keep your nose up!

I was listening to a minister the other day and he was talking about flying his plane. He said when they are ready to take off, at a certain speed you must get the nose of the plane up in the direction you want to go. He said if you keep the nose pointed ahead, you will never get off the ground. That is like us as leaders. We must keep our attitude positive (nose in the air) if we are ever going to fly. He also said when you point the nose down( negative attitude) you start dropping. If you don't keep the nose up, then you will eventually crash. How true! Guys, in everything you do stay positive. So, if you here me say, "Get your nose up" you'll know what you need to do.

Don't Forget to Listen

As leaders, we need to be careful when making decisions, to make sure we have listened for direction from the Lord. The Lord knows what is in front of us and what is the best solution. Sometimes in our haste, we choose a good solution, when there is a great solution if we will listen. Make sure you have some quite time to allow Father God to speak to you about every area of your life. Just because something worked last time, doesn't mean it is supposed to be the answer this time. Remember"God's ways are higher than ours", He knows things we don't!