Seek FIRST...

Seek FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; then all these other things will be added to you. Matt 6:33 -

What are we to FOCUS on? The Kingdom of God AND His righteousness. Then everything that life requires - God will fulfill in your life.

If you get a chance - read Ecclesiastes -- If you ever question the meaning of life - read this book. Solomon gives his wisdom and thoughts about the meaning of life. Very good principles to live by. Growing in God's Love, TIM

Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do. 8 Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil. 9 Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun— all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, [c] where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Ecs. 8:7-10

Meet My Papa

Meet my Papa -- I didn't have all those years to really know him -- but I knew his character and his heart. He departed from this earth too early... but God always has a plan. He represented one who deeply had a connection with Almighty God. His FOCUS was always on God. Born in Yugoslavia - served in the Slovak military - immigrated to Canada (1936) with his family. A hard working farmer (earning a dollar a week on the farm) who also dedicated his life to the service of God. Taking time out of his schedule - going back to his home country, Yugoslavia, preaching the gospel.

Growing up we visited him in Canada quite often. Each visit consisted of a family prayer before a meal and conversation always led to the Bible. Looking back at those times - I admire the dedication and heart toward God. His faithfulness in service is respected. One thing I strive to pass on to my following family generations.

Many fond memories....

(picture of Papa, Tami and I)

Sugar Creek Worship - Beautiful Sand Art

I hope you find this inspiring. Growing in God's Love - TIM

EVERYTHING WE NEED

I was emailed this morning this videoclip -A powerful example of God's true love for us.


It’s a skit that was done at Winterfest this year set to “Everything” by the band Lifehouse. It brought me to tears and reminded me how careful I need to be every single day to cling to Jesus. We have so many “distractions” that can come against us, tempt us, and tear us away from God. And they will tear our life apart. But, if we spend our days right next to God, including Him in our daily activities, letting Him lead us, we will be protected.



If you need Jesus to come to your rescue and help you fight off the distractions, temptations, and harmful influences in your life all you have to do is ask for His help. Get down on your knees and pray to God. Ask Him to forgive you for your sins, tell Him that you believe that He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to die for you, so you could spend eternity in relationship with Him.

Haylie - Jason Upton

Bizarre

Richard Pryor

I saw this on YouTube and first thought - Richard Pryor>?>>> But you gotta see this...



Growing in God's Love - TIM