There are different kinds of pain … physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, grief, etc. (financial, betrayal, rejection). Paul, in Galatians 3:4 wrote, “Have you experienced/suffered so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?” In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about a thorn in the flesh that he had received from Satan. (vs. […]
Archives for May 2024
Announcements 05.14.24
1. A reminder that Scott and Jackie Peterson have an urgent need for a home, apartment, or condo to rent. They need a home for 3 adults … 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms. Please call if you can help: 805-746-5715. 2. You are Invited to a wonderful evening of Christian music at Ventura Missionary church, 500 High Point […]
“The Importance of Truth”
It has been said that “We are what we spend the most time thinking about.” Our minds are Satan’s primary target. If he can get us to think negative thoughts, he can poison the whole well. We can usually tell when Satan is attacking our minds because our thoughts are contrary to the truth of […]
Announcements 05.07.24
1. A funeral service for Don Carlton will be held here on Thursday, May 16th at 11 AM. Please remember Bonnie and her family in your prayers. The funeral service for Marie Nicely will be Friday, May 24th at 9 AM. Please remember Greg and their family in your prayers. 2. Membership – Our next membership class […]
“Do You Have a Mountain to Climb?”
In Deuteronomy 3:23-25, we see that God forbade Moses to enter the promised land and we find him begging God to let him go in: “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, your […]
