To despair is to suffer from a loss of hope. Paul said, "We despaired even of life" (2 Cor. 1:8). Have you ever felt like that? I have good news for you, there is hope in Jesus for you today.

To despair is to suffer from a loss of hope. Paul said, "We despaired even of life" (2 Cor. 1:8). Have you ever felt like that? I have good news for you, there is hope in Jesus for you today.

Guilt can serve a good purpose in our lives if it leads to salvation and bad if it lingers beyond confession, repentance, and forgiveness. We can overcome guilt.

Luke 6:45 Jesus declares, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh." Change your heart, change your life.

Genesis 12:3 – The Lord says in the covenant He makes with Abraham: “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may they prosper who love you.” (Psalm 122:6).

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30 Message Translation

Jesus has invited us to his banquet to enjoy His Presence and all the many wonderful things he has for us. What are the excuses we make for not showing up? Do we think the Lord accepts these excuses?

Be All You Can Be" was the slogan for the US Army recruiting campaign for years. The emphasis was on what you could become as a soldier in the Army. What could the Holy Spirit do with you if He had total control in your life? Oswald Chambers titled his daily devotional book, 'My Utmost For His Highest' and that my friend is the key to realizing our fullest potential for the Kingdom of God.

Hurts should not last a lifetime. We have a healing Savior who has the power to deliver us from past hurts. Let today be the beginning of a brand new day in your life.

Guest Speaker Ken Ringeisen