We are the Church: a gathering of people who have been called out. Although the calling is individual, when we receive it we become part of the assembly. I pray that for you today that you will know what you are called from and what you are called to. That calling is the source of hope, both for now and for eternity.
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God’s Gift Wrapping
The church is a great big collection of gifts. Each one is unique. Each has its own wrapping. You have to deal with the package to get the gift. It will be worth it.
You’re Part of the Process
Remember that Jesus and the Church are inseparable. Or maybe I should put it this way: The Church is the body of Christ. He moves through His body to touch the world. As Paul said, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT). God the Spirit is using you where you are and moving you to where he wants you to be. Cooperate!
Update from Pastor Virgil – November 2025
Good things are happening, and gratitude is the only reasonable response.
Sing Your Song
Being in the presence of other believers is an essential part of being a Christian. You just can’t “one-another” without it. Relish the opportunity. You have a part in the symphony.
Be Filled with the Spirit
Every human being is made in God’s image. No matter how much they have been defaced by sin, they still have worth. The price has already been paid: Jesus shed his blood, and his life is in the blood. He paid the highest imaginable price, and yet He still believes it was worth it.
Grateful for His Gifts
Jesus set gifts in the church for a reason: we need them to grow and fulfill the calling God has for us. You can't be what you are designed to be without the people God has assigned to prepare you. Take a minute to be grateful for those folks.
Return to your rest, O my soul
Life is fast. Living is slow. It's easy to miss the important because of the intrusions of the urgent. Sometimes, I need to take time to breathe, think, connect, and live where I am.
The Test of Rest
Sabbath is almost a lost concept in the United States. We stay busy trying to take care of all our needs, wants, and wishes. God wants us to remember to trust Him. Thus, the Sabbath, a pause to remember what He has already done. Believe it!
No itchy ears!
Teaching church folk can be challenging. We either don't understand the first time, forget over time, or probably both. We need to be reminded of our failures and responsibilities, as well as God’s grace, to help us through. Thank God for pastors who provide what we need. Let's go to the assembly of the saints this week, ready to receive what we need.
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