Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and our
Lord, Jesus Christ!
A visit to the doctor’s office can be an unnerving
prospect – especially if you are not feeling well - especially if you feel as if there might be
something amiss with your health. Then
again, that is probably the best place for you to be if you have any concern
about your physical well-being.
On a spiritual level, if you feel as if you need
something, or if you feel as if something is amiss with your spiritual
well-being, there is a place where you can go for help, too… a place where you
can hear an encouraging, uplifting word… a place where you can have someone
pray with you, or just sit quietly with you… a safe place where you can
experience God’s presence… a place where you will not be judged, but where you
will be welcomed extravagantly… Evangelist and Pastor John Hagee calls this
place “A hospital for the wounded… a place of solace and healing… not a Country
Club for spiritual Fat Cats.” This place
is the church… your church…
While a visit to a church – any church – can be a bit
scary – a visit to a church can also start you on the road to an experience of
blessings, fellowship, and friendship, and even spiritual growth. In the words of Comedian Bill Cosby, “if
you’re not careful, you might learn something.”
As I am writing this missive, I am mindful of the fact
that summer is upon us once more, and for some that means going away for a
well-earned vacation. For others, it
means taking some time off and visiting friends and family, and other houses of
worship. Many new experiences await us
In the Good Old Summertime! Whether you
Meet Me In Saint Louie or stay here for a Summer In The City, one thing is
certain… The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer are a great time to reconnect
with your life of prayer, and the chance to spend some time in fellowship with
Jesus can be very invigorating. Please
do not neglect the Sweet Hour Of Prayer, because Every Day With Jesus is
Sweeter Than The Day Before.
As we step into this summer, let us not forsake the
fellowship. I look forward to seeing you
in church this summer… to sharing God’s word with you each week, and to
continue growing with you under the banner of God’s love. To our Travelling Christians, where-ever you
go this summer, whether you go to the Big Church in the city, or to a Little
Brown Church In The Vale, know that your church family at home is praying for
you.
I bid you peace…
Dr. Ken
