Just in time for your Mother's Day brunch or for anytime!
MeMe makes a delicious Strawberry Salad!
And everybody remember, Shine for Jesus!
Timshel is a Hebrew word which translated, means, "Thou mayest"
signifying a choice. For example, "Thou mayest triumph over sin".
In the story of Cain and Abel, God addressed the anger and rebelliousness felt by
Cain after the Lord rejected his offering, but, accepted the offering made by his
brother, Abel. God reminded Cain that he could choose to make the right choice,
to bring the correct sacrifice.
If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to
do what is right,
sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you
must master it.”
(Genesis 4:7)
God was concerned with the faith and obedience within Cain's heart.
But, instead of making the right choice, Cain gave into the sin crouching
at his door and confronted his brother Abel in the field and murdered him.
Cain's decision cost him dearly. He lost fellowship with God.
"And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt
in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden."
(Genesis 4:16)
"In all ages, there have been two sorts of worshipers, such as Cain and Abel;
namely, proud, hardened despisers of the gospel method of salvation, who attempt
to please God in ways of their own devising; and humble believers, who draw near
to Him in the way He has revealed. Cain indulged malignant anger against Abel.
He harbored an evil spirit of discontent and rebellion against God.
God notices all our sinful passions and discontents. There is not an angry, envious, or
fretful look, that escapes His observing eye. The Lord reasoned with this rebellious man;
if he came in the right way, he should be accepted. Some understand this as an intimation
of mercy. If thou doest well, sin, that is, the sin-offering, lies at the door, and thou
mayest take the benefit of it. The same word signifies sin, and sacrifice for sin.
Though thou has not done well, yet, do not despair; the remedy is at hand.
Christ, the great sin offering is said to stand at the door.
'Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens
the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me."
(Revelation 3:20)
And those well deserve to perish in their sins, that will not go to the door to ask for
the benefit of this sin-offering? God's acceptance of Abel's offering did not change
the birthright, and make it his; why then should Cain be so angry? Sinful heats and
disquiets vanish before a strict and fair inquiry into the cause."
-Matthew Henry's Commentary
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Gracious host Arlene continues her visit to the Westmoreland
County Community College to learn about their culinary program!
"He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by
His own purpose and by grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began."
(2 Timothy 1:9)
Les continues his walk through the Bible teaching us
how to connect the dots within the Holy Scriptures.
"Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
(Joshua 1:9)
I have a Friend, a precious Friend,
On whom I always can depend;
He is so tender, true and kind,
In Him a refuge sure I find.
From storm and trial He hideth me,
I'll trust Him when I cannot see;
From fear and sin He makes me free,
This friend so dear is Jesus.
I sing of the love of Jesus,
For He is so precious to me;
In pastures green He leadeth,
My shepherd and keeper is He.
Wherever He leads I will follow,
For in Him rich blessings I see;
I sing of the love of Jesus
For He is so precious to me.
When strangely tested thru and thru,
I always know just what to do;
I go to Him who feels my woe,
And this is why I love Him so.
He understands each act and deed,
And always helps in time of need;
Where could I find a truer friend,
A kinder friend than Jesus?
The love of Jesus is so sweet,
In Him is everything complete;
My only prayer, my only plea,
Is more of Christ and less of "me".
Some day when life's short race is run,
My blessed Lord will say, "Well done".
What words could sound more sweet to me
Than these my Savior speaketh?
I sing of the love of Jesus,
For He is so precious to me;
In pastures green He leadeth,
My shepherd and keeper is He.
Wherever He leads I will follow,
For in Him rich blessings I see;
I sing of the love of Jesus
For He is so precious to me.
"I Sing Of The Love Of Jesus"
(1919)
Sumpter Lee Flowers
American Circuit Rider,
Evangelist, song writer
Circuit Riders, often called, "Horse Preachers" were men of great
courage and determination established in order to bring the message
of salvation to settlers living in the wilderness of early America.
During the years of the great western expansion in the mid-to-late
19th century, these brave men of faith often risked their lives traveling
through miles of remote, untamed territory, where they faced a number
of dangers-sickness, starvation, unpredictable weather, encounters
with hostile Indians or roaming outlaw gangs- in order to establish
missionary churches in pioneer settlements on the frontier.
Circuit Riders continued their mission well into the 20th century
and have been re-established in the 21st to bring the soul-saving
message of the Gospel to people in America today.
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