A.M. Glover

These past few months have been hectic with all sorts of commitments, errands and having some increasing health issues that were making me less productive in my work life. My vision problems and lack of time were making it even more difficult to do my best when I sit at the computer. I felt so tired and drained that my brains felt like mush. I felt as if I was walking in quicksand, sinking deeper and deeper the more I struggled to stay afloat. I always have my daily walks with the Lord but my flesh was stepping in and taking priority rather than the spirit. As a result I was listening more to my cries than to His help. Have you ever felt that way too? It's not the nicest feeling in the world, is it? Because I was dealing with health issues, I felt a lot of physical pains in various areas of my body. My work was suffering from not being able to do as much as I'd liked to. It was hard to sit at the computer without my eyes hurting. I was paying the price for my ailments. T...

Growing up, we learned all different sayings as part of our studies in school. One of them was "as white as snow". I have no idea why that came into my mind today but it was such fun to see the snow falling in its splendor down in the south. I know that there are so many people facing hardships due to the terrible snow conditions- especially up north. I pray that everyone stays safe and warm. Snow is beautiful but it is also dangerous. Praying for those who have a hard time staying warm. "As white as snow"-yes. Snow is white. It looks clean but nothing is cleaner that the blood of Jesus.  This brings to mind the words from the song, "Nothing but the blood". What can take away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus...Then the part..."Oh, precious is the flow that makes me white as snow...nothing but the blood of Jesus."

Last evening, after our church service, we had a little get-together for food and fellowship. I had my camera with me and kept shooting pictures of everyone. Most of the shots that I took were candid and some were posed. I think that I love candid ones more, don't you? Everyone was talking and enjoying themselves. I browsed around the fellowship hall and listened to the chatter and constant laughter. It was a pleasing sight to say the least. I could feel the love for each other and thought about what our Lord would think when He looked down at us. He would be smiling, I'm sure. Though our church have a small number of members, there is unity and love. When someone has a need, you can count on someone praying immediately. This past year has been a bit stormy in the lives of a lot our members including my family but our hope and strength came from the Master Himself. We know that no matter what happens in our lives, He is in control. We may fall short sometimes in our faith but s...

This past weekend, we attended the funeral services of one of our church members who recently trusted the Lord as his personal Savior. There was crying (understandably so) from his family and friends. The loss of a loved one hurts deep to the core. Yes, I cried too. It is hard for me to see others hurting. Each of us will have memories that are not exactly alike. Our favorite ones will all be different in some way. His wife, his children, his mother, his siblings and all those who were associated to him in some way, will all have different stories to tell.  Though this is a sad time for those who are left behind, it is one of rejoicing for him. He will get to meet our Blessed Savior. That my friends, is the greatest consolation of all. Death is a promise to each of us but there is something that is even greater than death. One that has overcome death and given us a promise- the gift of eternal life. Only through the confession of our sins and our acceptance of the Lord Jesus. He...