Letter from the front lines

The battle front seems to be on all sides and our outer walls and defenses are often breached by the enemy with pride, fear, and a lack of forgiveness. Some of our compatriots have fallen at the hands of our own brothers and sisters as the pressure of constantly being besieged from all sides has caused some division. We have not been idle; some of us have been sharpening our swords in study, Feeding on your word, and lifting our spirits in worship. We have decided that if we just stay inside we will eventually be overran. Our Pastor has encouraged us to carry the fight to enemy by charging out into the fray. He believes not only can we help to bolster other Christians already on the frontlines but to bring hope to some of our young people who were not around during times when we seemed to be winning. We pray that you will strengthen us Lord as we try to take the Gospel outside the friendly confines of the Church. The world is strong and tempting but we know that faith and love can conquer all. With the Holy Spirit as our general we believe we can add to our numbers and use the church more as a garrison rather than a stronghold. Hope always springs from you our Lord since you have already won the battle. Your servant: Gabe

Answers to tough questions

I find that the world is full of tough questions today, from politics, morality, to accountability. I hear people argue vehemently that they have the answer while others work tirelessly to tear them down. There is something missing in all of these discussions and that is Jesus. I know that sounds cliché’ but it is so true. Think about it Paul never tried to curry favor of a plan to change the laws of the Roman Empire he always preached Jesus. If you want a change of circumstance turn your life over to Jesus. If the majority of people called on Christ as their Lord then most of the ills of society would go away and the love of each other would cover the rest. I know this is Pollyanna but it is the answer. I would never tell someone not to vote or to quit trying to better oneself financially but it is all folly without the savior. I would say to each one of us who say we are saved, “how much time do I spend complaining about the ills of this fallen world opposed to proclaiming Christ crucified?) The Gospel is the answer to all tough questions and it is our job to spread it far and wide. Once we are done with that command of Jesus we can see about our own agendas.

Your brother in Christ
Gabe Davis