FEBRUARY EDITION

FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION

“Hope and change”, those were buzzwords in the mid-2000’s. They motivated many who were struggling with their life situations. They propelled a candidate to our nation’s highest office. Yet, here we are over a decade later and we are still looking to someone or something to give us hope, to help our situations change.

We look to our county’s leaders in hopes that, if we elect just the right people, our situations will improve. Yet, each time we think we have it right, our leaders, seduced by prestige, power and money, disappoint us. They are much too busy trying to be re-elected to actually consider what is best for our country. Our Congress is so much more divided than almost at any time in our history. Where is the hope for change in all of this? Where is a leader who can unite us?  Is he a Republican or a Democrat?

When I choose a leader, as our state is doing today in the primary, I place my hope and trust in the one, I feel, can do the job he is chosen to do. The one in whom I have chosen to place my hope and trust in is eminently qualified. He has all the tools. He has “the right stuff”. He is an Independent. He has great wisdom, has demonstrated leadership ability, he has sacrificed more than anyone else for our good, he is compassionate, kind and humble. He understands both justice and mercy. He is a healer who can bring all parties together. He has years of experience. He has great name recognition. He is patient and he is kind, he does not envy, nor does he boast. He is not proud and is not rude. He is not self-seeking, nor is he easily angered. He keeps no record of wrongs. He does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. He always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres.

He is worthy of our trust. Got any idea who I am talking about?

My hope is that you too will choose Him as your leader. He is waiting for you to place your trust in Him. Today is the day!

              As Nike says, “Just Do It!”

MINISTRY NEWS

Our Friday Men’s Group has been enjoying or discussion on the book of James.

I have had several meeting this month with Young Life staff members for encouragement and counsel. I have been so impressed with the talented people that God has called to minister to high school and middle school kids in the Southeast Region.

I continue to meet with men individually for counsel and encouragement.

I cannot begin to thank you enough for your prayer, words of counsel and encouragement and financial support over the almost 25 years that Net Work Ministries has been ministering to men and their families. Blessings to you all!