Every promise in His Word is true and circumstances only provide opportunities for God to show His power! No pain, no gain. No rain, no rainbows. No battles, no victory! Read Jer. 29:11 He says He has good thoughts and a great plan for you AND an expected end---Praise the Lord!

Keep hope alive my friend. Place your hope and trust is the one who is the same yesterday, today and forever. Circumstances change---people come and go and disappoint but Jesus will never leave you---forsake you---or disappoint you and one day is going to take you home with Him!

Sometimes we need to just go back in our minds and remember all God has done for us. I really believe when we get to heaven and discover all He has KEPT from happening to us we will be shocked. Like the song writer said, "and it will surprise you what the Lord has done."

Thanksgiving should not be just a day---but a way of life. We are not requested to be thankful but commanded---in all things. The song writer said, "Count your blessings!" On this Thanksgiving Day---count your blessings.

As the old saying goes: I felt sorry for myself that I had no shoes---until I met a man who had no feet! Make a list of all the things you are or ought to be thankful for. Sight, hearing, teeth, food, that you can walk and talk---many today are not so blessed. Heaven, hope---the list goes on and on.

There is no question give thanks for everything---especially when the going is tough is very hard. Here are some helpful tips on what God is saying

A story that will challenge you to be thankful. If you do not have MS---if you are able to walk and talk and see and hear and---if heaven is your home and you have HOPE---be thankful!

What is the root cause of all the violence we are seeing in teens and young adults and how can a parent protect their children? Wonderful reports about the TSDC outreach. Should President Trump concede? Where do you see America heading?

The just shall LIVE by faith. He has you in the hallow of His hand. Read Psalm 91 and I hope I can encourage you today to "go" in His power and His protection!

You need to hear what Psalm 91 says about pestilence, plagues and this wicked war against God's people says! Pray my friend---dwell in His power and put a hedge around you and your family! Claim the promises of God---they are yours for the taking!