‘Tis The Season‘Tis The Season

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Frank in Dallas calls his son Eddie in New York just before Christmas and tells him, “I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I

are getting divorced. I just cannot take any more of her complaining. We can’t stand

the sight of each other anymore. I am telling you first, because you are the oldest,

please let your sister know about this.”

Frank in Dallas calls his son Eddie in New York just before Christmas and tells him, “I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I

are getting divorced. I just cannot take any more of her complaining. We can’t stand

the sight of each other anymore. I am telling you first, because you are the oldest,

please let your sister know about this.”

When Eddie calls his sister Julie, she says: “No way are they getting divorced, I will go

over and see them for Christmas.”Frank answers the phone when Julie calls

and she says, “You must NOT get divorced. Promise you won’t do anything until I get

over there. I’m calling Eddie, and we’ll both be there for Christmas. Until then, don’t

take any action,” and then she hangs up.

When Eddie calls his sister Julie, she says: “No way are they getting divorced, I will go

over and see them for Christmas.”Frank answers the phone when Julie calls

and she says, “You must NOT get divorced. Promise you won’t do anything until I get

over there. I’m calling Eddie, and we’ll both be there for Christmas. Until then, don’t

take any action,” and then she hangs up.

The father puts down the phone and turns to his wife and says. “Good news, honey, Eddie and Julie are coming for Christmas and they are both paying their own way

home.”

It’s always great to have the family together for Christmas. But, of course, that doesn’t

always happen. Many families are separated by hundreds of miles and can’t

be together for Christmas.

The father puts down the phone and turns to his wife and says. “Good news, honey, Eddie and Julie are coming for Christmas and they are both paying their own way

home.”

It’s always great to have the family together for Christmas. But, of course, that doesn’t

always happen. Many families are separated by hundreds of miles and can’t

be together for Christmas.

‘Tis the season. ‘Tis the season for family gatherings but that’s not all! If nothing else,

this is a very busy time for most people.

Christmas is just around the corner so that means shopping, running, especially, if you

have children at home.

‘Tis the season. ‘Tis the season for family gatherings but that’s not all! If nothing else,

this is a very busy time for most people.

Christmas is just around the corner so that means shopping, running, especially, if you

have children at home.

What’s your big thing to do this time of the year? Did you go shopping on Black

Friday? Avoid shopping on Black Friday? Avoid people and traffic as much as

possible? Play Scrooge? Perhaps you are one of those who likes to be right in the middle of everything: shopping, running,

visiting, cooking, eating, etc.

What’s your big thing to do this time of the year? Did you go shopping on Black

Friday? Avoid shopping on Black Friday? Avoid people and traffic as much as

possible? Play Scrooge? Perhaps you are one of those who likes to be right in the middle of everything: shopping, running,

visiting, cooking, eating, etc.

We all need to be SOMEWHAT into this wonderful season because we’ve all been

blessed by God.

Let me suggest some seasonal things for us to do.

1- ‘Tis the season for singing2- ‘Tis the season for sharing

3- ‘Tis the season for serving

We all need to be SOMEWHAT into this wonderful season because we’ve all been

blessed by God.

Let me suggest some seasonal things for us to do.

1- ‘Tis the season for singing2- ‘Tis the season for sharing

3- ‘Tis the season for serving

‘Tis The Season For Singing

‘Tis The Season For Singing

One preacher said, "I was engaged in a series of meetings in a church. Looking at the church bulletin my eyes singled out the following announcement, which was all right

except for the lack of one single g: “Choir rehearsal this afternoon at 3:30. Everyone

who wishes to sin in the choir must come to practice.”

One preacher said, "I was engaged in a series of meetings in a church. Looking at the church bulletin my eyes singled out the following announcement, which was all right

except for the lack of one single g: “Choir rehearsal this afternoon at 3:30. Everyone

who wishes to sin in the choir must come to practice.”

It should be obvious that we should sing praise to the Lord or in His honor. Singing is a way of praising Him. And whether we sing well or not, we must still sing praise to Him!

He deserves our worship and praise!

It should be obvious that we should sing praise to the Lord or in His honor. Singing is a way of praising Him. And whether we sing well or not, we must still sing praise to Him!

He deserves our worship and praise!

A case can be made that singing is reserved for humans. I cannot find it ever said that Angels sing. You’re thinking, “Of course they sing. The angels sang to the

shepherds when Jesus was born!” Did they sing?

Luke 2:13 NET Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!"

A case can be made that singing is reserved for humans. I cannot find it ever said that Angels sing. You’re thinking, “Of course they sing. The angels sang to the

shepherds when Jesus was born!” Did they sing?

Luke 2:13 NET Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!"

That’s another study for another time.

I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses

but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight

is incomplete till it is expressed.(C. S. Lewis)

That’s another study for another time.

I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses

but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight

is incomplete till it is expressed.(C. S. Lewis)

Praise completes the enjoyment and delight. And this most certainly applies to the Lord. The more we praise Him, the

more delighted we become with Him and the better our relationship to Him!

Psalms 5:11 NET But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they

continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

Praise completes the enjoyment and delight. And this most certainly applies to the Lord. The more we praise Him, the

more delighted we become with Him and the better our relationship to Him!

Psalms 5:11 NET But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they

continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

Wow! Could it be that the more we sing praise to the Lord the more He spreads His

protection over us? I THINK SO.

Another great reason for singing praise!

Psalms 7:17 NET I will thank the LORD for his justice; I will sing praises to the

sovereign LORD!

Wow! Could it be that the more we sing praise to the Lord the more He spreads His

protection over us? I THINK SO.

Another great reason for singing praise!

Psalms 7:17 NET I will thank the LORD for his justice; I will sing praises to the

sovereign LORD!

The Lord is the most just of all. We are often quick to heap praise on people for

their talent and/or good looks, like those in Hollywood,

BUT WHAT ABOUT GOD WHO IS COMPLETELY HOLY!

People are only people. But God is our Heavenly Father and Creator and the one who blesses us daily. He is both just and represents justice. He is righteous and

certainly deserves our constant thanks and praise!

The Lord is the most just of all. We are often quick to heap praise on people for

their talent and/or good looks, like those in Hollywood,

BUT WHAT ABOUT GOD WHO IS COMPLETELY HOLY!

People are only people. But God is our Heavenly Father and Creator and the one who blesses us daily. He is both just and represents justice. He is righteous and

certainly deserves our constant thanks and praise!

Psalms 13:5 NET But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your

deliverance! 6 I will sing praises to the LORD when he vindicates me.

The Lord is faithful & has provided our deliverance!

God's grace through Jesus blood vindicates us!

Rejoice by singing His praise!

Psalms 13:5 NET But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your

deliverance! 6 I will sing praises to the LORD when he vindicates me.

The Lord is faithful & has provided our deliverance!

God's grace through Jesus blood vindicates us!

Rejoice by singing His praise!

Psalms 30:11 NET Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my

sackcloth and covered me with joy. 12 So now my heart will sing to you and not be

silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.

Psalms 30:11 NET Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my

sackcloth and covered me with joy. 12 So now my heart will sing to you and not be

silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.

Has the Lord brought you out of the depths of distress and depression? Has He ever

lifted your weakened spirit after some great loss in life? You thought you would never feel right again but somehow He brought

you out of it. THEN SING TO HIM!

Has the Lord brought you out of the depths of distress and depression? Has He ever

lifted your weakened spirit after some great loss in life? You thought you would never feel right again but somehow He brought

you out of it. THEN SING TO HIM!

Psalms 33:1 NET You godly ones, shout for joy because of the LORD! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise. 2

Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-

stringed instrument! 3 Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your

praises to him!

Psalms 33:1 NET You godly ones, shout for joy because of the LORD! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise. 2

Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-

stringed instrument! 3 Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your

praises to him!

It is appropriate for us to praise Him. It’s the most appropriate thing we can do! It’s the right thing to do. When we all leave this world and come into God’s marvelous

presence and are humbled, we will realize that we should have praised Him a whole

lot more in this life!

It is appropriate for us to praise Him. It’s the most appropriate thing we can do! It’s the right thing to do. When we all leave this world and come into God’s marvelous

presence and are humbled, we will realize that we should have praised Him a whole

lot more in this life!

I remember riding my motorcycle long distances I would sing Christian songs to myself. It could be anything from “How

Great Thou Art” to “Bringing In The Sheaves.” It would lift my spirits praising

The Lord by singing.

I remember riding my motorcycle long distances I would sing Christian songs to myself. It could be anything from “How

Great Thou Art” to “Bringing In The Sheaves.” It would lift my spirits praising

The Lord by singing.

Several years ago a preacher stayed overnight at the home of a young couple. He was awakened the next morning by a

soprano voice singing, “Nearer, My God to Thee.” At breakfast he mentioned to his hostess how pleased he was to hear that lovely old hymn, but that it seemed to go

much faster than he had ever heard it sung before.

Several years ago a preacher stayed overnight at the home of a young couple. He was awakened the next morning by a

soprano voice singing, “Nearer, My God to Thee.” At breakfast he mentioned to his hostess how pleased he was to hear that lovely old hymn, but that it seemed to go

much faster than he had ever heard it sung before.

"Oh," replied thehostess, "I guess that's because I wasn't paying too much attention to the words.

You see, it's a good song my mother used to sing, and I've found that it's a good one to boil eggs by. Just repeat the first verse five times rapidly for soft-boiled, and eight

times for hard.

"Oh," replied thehostess, "I guess that's because I wasn't paying too much attention to the words.

You see, it's a good song my mother used to sing, and I've found that it's a good one to boil eggs by. Just repeat the first verse five times rapidly for soft-boiled, and eight

times for hard.

Colossians 3:16 NET Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting

one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with

grace in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16 NET Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting

one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with

grace in your hearts to God.

“teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing”

To do this, we must be thoughtful and sing from the heart. Otherwise we will not be pleasing the Lord, nor will we be able to

communicate the message to others effectively.

“teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing”

To do this, we must be thoughtful and sing from the heart. Otherwise we will not be pleasing the Lord, nor will we be able to

communicate the message to others effectively.

Let's attention to the words of our songs and see whether we really mean what we sing. The Lord is pleased and honored

when we express His praises sincerely and with spiritual understanding.

Let's attention to the words of our songs and see whether we really mean what we sing. The Lord is pleased and honored

when we express His praises sincerely and with spiritual understanding.

‘Tis The Season For Sharing‘Tis The Season For Sharing

Proverbs 22:9 NET A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to

the poor.

Romans 12:13 NET Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Proverbs 22:9 NET A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to

the poor.

Romans 12:13 NET Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

1 Timothy 6:17 NET Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches,

which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our

enjoyment. 18 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. 19 In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of

what is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:17 NET Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches,

which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our

enjoyment. 18 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. 19 In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of

what is truly life.

Sometimes we think of the early Church as composed entirely of poor people and

slaves. Here we see that even as early as this it had its wealthy members. They are

not condemned for being wealthy nor told to give all their wealth away; but they are told

what not to do and what to do with it.

Sometimes we think of the early Church as composed entirely of poor people and

slaves. Here we see that even as early as this it had its wealthy members. They are

not condemned for being wealthy nor told to give all their wealth away; but they are told

what not to do and what to do with it.

Their riches must not make them proud. They must not think themselves better than

other people because they have more money than they. Nothing in this world gives any man the right to look down on another, least of all the possession of wealth. They must not set their hopes on wealth. In the

chances and the changes of life a man may be wealthy today and a pauper tomorrow; and it is folly to set one's hopes on what

can so easily be lost.

Their riches must not make them proud. They must not think themselves better than

other people because they have more money than they. Nothing in this world gives any man the right to look down on another, least of all the possession of wealth. They must not set their hopes on wealth. In the

chances and the changes of life a man may be wealthy today and a pauper tomorrow; and it is folly to set one's hopes on what

can so easily be lost.

They are told that they must use their wealth to do good; that they must ever be

ready to share; and that they must remember that the Christian is a member of

a fellowship. And they are told that such wise use of wealth will build for them a good

foundation in the world to come. As someone put it: "What I kept, I lost; what I

gave I have."

They are told that they must use their wealth to do good; that they must ever be

ready to share; and that they must remember that the Christian is a member of

a fellowship. And they are told that such wise use of wealth will build for them a good

foundation in the world to come. As someone put it: "What I kept, I lost; what I

gave I have."

There is a famous Jewish Rabbinic story. A man called Monobaz had inherited great wealth, but he was a good, a kindly and a generous man. In time of famine he gave away all his wealth to help the poor. His

brothers came to him and said: "Your fathers laid up treasure, and added to the treasure that they had inherited from their fathers, and are you going to waste it all?"

There is a famous Jewish Rabbinic story. A man called Monobaz had inherited great wealth, but he was a good, a kindly and a generous man. In time of famine he gave away all his wealth to help the poor. His

brothers came to him and said: "Your fathers laid up treasure, and added to the treasure that they had inherited from their fathers, and are you going to waste it all?"

He answered: "My fathers laid up treasure below: I have laid it up above. My fathers

laid up treasure of Mammon: I have laid up treasure of souls. My fathers laid up treasure for this world: I have laid up

treasure for the world to come." Every time we could give and do not

give lessens the wealth laid up for us in the world to come; every time we give

increases the riches laid up for us when this life comes to an end.

He answered: "My fathers laid up treasure below: I have laid it up above. My fathers

laid up treasure of Mammon: I have laid up treasure of souls. My fathers laid up treasure for this world: I have laid up

treasure for the world to come." Every time we could give and do not

give lessens the wealth laid up for us in the world to come; every time we give

increases the riches laid up for us when this life comes to an end.

The teaching of the Christian ethic is, not that wealth is a sin, but that it is a very great responsibility. If a man's wealth ministers to nothing but his own pride and enriches no one but himself, it becomes his ruination, because it impoverishes his soul. But if he uses it to bring help and comfort to others,

in becoming poorer, he really becomes richer. In time and in eternity "it is more blessed to give than to receive.“ (Acts

20:35) (DSB)

The teaching of the Christian ethic is, not that wealth is a sin, but that it is a very great responsibility. If a man's wealth ministers to nothing but his own pride and enriches no one but himself, it becomes his ruination, because it impoverishes his soul. But if he uses it to bring help and comfort to others,

in becoming poorer, he really becomes richer. In time and in eternity "it is more blessed to give than to receive.“ (Acts

20:35) (DSB)

It’s not just billionaires who want more, it’s nearly everyone! Most people just want “a little more,” perhaps 20 percent more. It’s

like we’re never satisfied with what we have or have been given by God.

It’s not just billionaires who want more, it’s nearly everyone! Most people just want “a little more,” perhaps 20 percent more. It’s

like we’re never satisfied with what we have or have been given by God.

Instead of wanting more, we should share what we have! As we share what God has given us He will take care of us. Matthew

6:33 NET But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. He will take care of us. But we need to be thinking about how

we can share with others.

Instead of wanting more, we should share what we have! As we share what God has given us He will take care of us. Matthew

6:33 NET But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. He will take care of us. But we need to be thinking about how

we can share with others.

Sometimes we have so much food, be it at home, or a restaurant, that much of it goes

to waste. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THIS? Back in the days when

people didn’t have much food they took pains not to waste it. But it’s not that way today. We have such abundance that we

often throw away good food without realizing there are starving people in the

world and perhaps even in our neighborhood.

Sometimes we have so much food, be it at home, or a restaurant, that much of it goes

to waste. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THIS? Back in the days when

people didn’t have much food they took pains not to waste it. But it’s not that way today. We have such abundance that we

often throw away good food without realizing there are starving people in the

world and perhaps even in our neighborhood.

As you know we are regularly having food drives to aid “The Pantry” in helping those hit hard by the absence of “Heart to Heart.”

In this way, we share with the poor. Of course, there are other ways that we can

share with them. By sharing with organizations that deal directly with less

fortunate people we are sharing with them!Proverbs 22:9 NET A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to

the poor.

As you know we are regularly having food drives to aid “The Pantry” in helping those hit hard by the absence of “Heart to Heart.”

In this way, we share with the poor. Of course, there are other ways that we can

share with them. By sharing with organizations that deal directly with less

fortunate people we are sharing with them!Proverbs 22:9 NET A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to

the poor.

‘Tis The Season For Serving‘Tis The Season For ServingGalatians 5:13 NET For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not

use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve

one another. Indulging the flesh, (sinful nature) is being

selfish, thinking only of ourselves. Many people live this way, never thinking of what

they can do for others.

Galatians 5:13 NET For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not

use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve

one another. Indulging the flesh, (sinful nature) is being

selfish, thinking only of ourselves. Many people live this way, never thinking of what

they can do for others.

Matthew 20:26 NET It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be

great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you

must be your slave — 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus came to serve others. He did not

come to be served by others.

Matthew 20:26 NET It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be

great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you

must be your slave — 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus came to serve others. He did not

come to be served by others.

James 1:27 NET Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to

care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained

by the world.

This verse of scripture should convict us. If God considers pure religion as that of caring for orphans and widows in their

misfortune then we’d better do it! And for two reasons: to bless orphans and widows

and please God.

James 1:27 NET Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to

care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained

by the world.

This verse of scripture should convict us. If God considers pure religion as that of caring for orphans and widows in their

misfortune then we’d better do it! And for two reasons: to bless orphans and widows

and please God.

Let me tell you about a Lady who is 100 years old. One of her sons comes to visit her quite often and a preacher has been there several times when the son’s been there. Her body is failing but her mind is pretty good and she often says whatever

comes to her mind.

Let me tell you about a Lady who is 100 years old. One of her sons comes to visit her quite often and a preacher has been there several times when the son’s been there. Her body is failing but her mind is pretty good and she often says whatever

comes to her mind.

She has said to the preacher, “Are you a preacher? Give me your text.” “Where do

you preach? Are you married to my niece?” One day she said to her son, “He preaches on the street corner?” The preacher had no

clue where she got that idea.

She has said to the preacher, “Are you a preacher? Give me your text.” “Where do

you preach? Are you married to my niece?” One day she said to her son, “He preaches on the street corner?” The preacher had no

clue where she got that idea.

One day she said to her son, “I’m going to slap you. I should have slapped you more when you were little.” Then she smiles and her son just laughs at her and tells the story about hiding under the table from her when

he was little.Once she looked up at the preacher and

said, “I’m in love.” He turned to her roommate and said, “I hope it’s not me.”

One day she said to her son, “I’m going to slap you. I should have slapped you more when you were little.” Then she smiles and her son just laughs at her and tells the story about hiding under the table from her when

he was little.Once she looked up at the preacher and

said, “I’m in love.” He turned to her roommate and said, “I hope it’s not me.”

The preacher just never knows what she is going to say, but don’t you know that she

enjoys the fact the preacher visits her, talks to her? Don’t you know that all people in the

nursing homes enjoy company?

Jack’s wife Mary has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t even know him. She’s 80 and he’s

85 and he comes to the nursing home every day to feed Mary.

The preacher just never knows what she is going to say, but don’t you know that she

enjoys the fact the preacher visits her, talks to her? Don’t you know that all people in the

nursing homes enjoy company?

Jack’s wife Mary has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t even know him. She’s 80 and he’s

85 and he comes to the nursing home every day to feed Mary.

A friend asked him one time, “Why do you do this?”

What do you think he said? He said, “I love her!”

The friend walked into the nursing home one day and Mr. Pryor who also comes to

feed his wife every day, said, “Did you hear about Jack?” Evidently Jack had fallen and was in the hospital but he didn’t know which

hospital.

A friend asked him one time, “Why do you do this?”

What do you think he said? He said, “I love her!”

The friend walked into the nursing home one day and Mr. Pryor who also comes to

feed his wife every day, said, “Did you hear about Jack?” Evidently Jack had fallen and was in the hospital but he didn’t know which

hospital.

The friend’s first thought was, I must find out which hospital he is in and go see him? If he loves his wife so intensely how could I not show a little love toward him and go visit

him?

The friend did and Jack appreciated it very much.

The friend’s first thought was, I must find out which hospital he is in and go see him? If he loves his wife so intensely how could I not show a little love toward him and go visit

him?

The friend did and Jack appreciated it very much.

When the friend went to see him, the first thing Jack asked him was, “How is Mary? I

bet they won’t take care of her like I do.” His concern was for his wife.

HOW CAN YOU NOT WANT TO LOVE SOMEONE LIKE HIM AND DO

SOMETHING FOR HIM?

GOD PUT US HERE FOR PEOPLE! To minister to one another, to care for one

another, to bless one another!

When the friend went to see him, the first thing Jack asked him was, “How is Mary? I

bet they won’t take care of her like I do.” His concern was for his wife.

HOW CAN YOU NOT WANT TO LOVE SOMEONE LIKE HIM AND DO

SOMETHING FOR HIM?

GOD PUT US HERE FOR PEOPLE! To minister to one another, to care for one

another, to bless one another!

A preacher wrote in a letter, I made three calls yesterday afternoon which both blessed me and gave me some great

concerns. I wish I could describe for you the condition in which this one couple lives. He

is so sick, and she is actually out of her mind. And that makes him sicker. He’s on

dialysis and chemo.

A preacher wrote in a letter, I made three calls yesterday afternoon which both blessed me and gave me some great

concerns. I wish I could describe for you the condition in which this one couple lives. He

is so sick, and she is actually out of her mind. And that makes him sicker. He’s on

dialysis and chemo.

This man of great faith doesn’t want to put his wife in a nursing home because, as he

says, "it would kill her." But she’s killing him. It’s a terrible situation, one of the worst I’ve seen in my 57 years in ministry. His children

don’t know what to do. Her children don’t seem to care that much. It is sad! Pray for

them. They’re always on my mind and heart.

This man of great faith doesn’t want to put his wife in a nursing home because, as he

says, "it would kill her." But she’s killing him. It’s a terrible situation, one of the worst I’ve seen in my 57 years in ministry. His children

don’t know what to do. Her children don’t seem to care that much. It is sad! Pray for

them. They’re always on my mind and heart.

WE ALL NEED TO TAKE TIME FOR OTHERS!

We are here to remember others and serve one another in love! Any way we can, any time we can, but in our busyness we often

overlook people and forget to serve.

IT MUST NOT BE THIS WAY!

WE ALL NEED TO TAKE TIME FOR OTHERS!

We are here to remember others and serve one another in love! Any way we can, any time we can, but in our busyness we often

overlook people and forget to serve.

IT MUST NOT BE THIS WAY!

‘Tis the season. It’s the season for many things, but the two greatest things are the

Lord and people.

We must always give thanks and praise to the Lord, because if there is any good in this world and in our lives, it’s because of

Him! We must remember people.

Jesus left heaven for people, for us.

‘Tis the season. It’s the season for many things, but the two greatest things are the

Lord and people.

We must always give thanks and praise to the Lord, because if there is any good in this world and in our lives, it’s because of

Him! We must remember people.

Jesus left heaven for people, for us.

There are times when we must leave what we’re doing and go bless people! It’s the season. It’s always the season for doing

good.

Galatians 6:10 NET So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all

people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

There are times when we must leave what we’re doing and go bless people! It’s the season. It’s always the season for doing

good.

Galatians 6:10 NET So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all

people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.