Everything and Nothing Less

So today our message at church was called "Yesterday's Tomorrow". At first I didn't know what that meant. As Iain went more in depth I realized more people need to hear this message and what this means.  So here is what I got from this message. The first major point made was let go of what has you trapped. Do it today and don't be stuck in yesterday. This hit home with me. I always keep everything built up and take everything to heart. I dwell in the past and I tend to not look to the future. You have to realize God holds the future. He may take you on a detour before you can reach the destination. Move on from what is holding you back so you are able to live for tomorrow. Live for today, not yesterday, or a couple months ago. Live for today. Exodus 8:1-4 Second point made was, "Your destiny is greater than your history." Just because you had a rough life growing up or have been in a situation you aren't proud of doesn't mean it can define

Thank you... Sometimes we take for granted the support system we have a church. I know the first moment I walked in I felt the love by everyone. In youth I have learned I have an abundance of friends. The one thing I always forget is to thank my youth pastors. We always take for granted the fact they are always there. Trust me they put up with all our bad moods or even drama. They never complain though and they always do their best to help. They are always a phone call away or a text. I want to personally thank Kassy. Every Sunday morning she asks me how I am and always compliments me. It always makes my day. She helping me grow closer to God and made me realize I have to give everything. I can't just give Him a little and expect great things. I have to give Him all I can. She also is there when I have questions or just need someone to talk to when I am confused about life. Iain always knows what to say to relate to what is happening in life today. The one thing I will always

What Mercy Did for Me Church for me has never really been a place of healing or comfort. I just went on Sundays to go. I feel like for other people they just go to go too. They don't gain anything from the lesson or pay attention. I am not pointing fingers because I use to be that person. Eventually I stopped going, I wasn't gaining anything from it.  College though has been very stressful and I felt like I needed something. Something was missing from my life. Something I could not put my finger on. I went through a rough patch and needed help from my best friend. She said well I know God has never really been apart of your life, but maybe it is time you give it all to him. So that next Sunday I got out a dress from my closet and went to church for the first time in two years. I never knew it would be the best decision I would make in my life. I cried not because I was sad. I felt at peace. This feeling of peace came over me. I knew this is where I needed to be. Every

King of My Heart The Real Reason for the Season As the Christmas season is upon in us, most of us are busy last minute shopping for the ones we love. Others are not as fortunate and spend the holidays on the streets or without any presents. But does anyone actually think about the reason for the season? I know most young ones are excited about Santa and teens are worried about if they will get the latest iphones. Us as adults though we should look past the material things and the amount of money we spend on certain people or things. We have took the real meaning away from Christmas. Instead of saying Merry Christmas we say Happy Xmas. I for one will be like Pastor Kelly, I refuse to take the Christ part out of Christmas. We have took a holiday that it suppose to celebrate Jesus's birth and turned it into greed and selfishness. I believe we need to remember the real reason for the season. So here is my belief on the real reason and it may differ from yours. "

Tremble - MOSAIC Dear Praise Team, Thank you for bringing such joy to church. You are all such a blessing to us. I have always connected with music from a young age. I did musicals, played piano, and also collected vinyl records. I never knew music would bring me closer to God. The first day I stepped into church I was so overwhelmed by the power and comfort the music gave me. I felt like God was trying to get me to understand this is where I belong. I belonged at this church where I could connect through the music and praise team to help get through my life. The first day they played Everything and Nothing Less. This has became my new favorite song. I feel like God was telling me to give it all to him. Let him take control. But if it wasn't for the praise team I don't know if I would have ever felt that. I could feel God trying to speak to me through them. You make me forget what is going on in the outside World and make me focus on my relationship with God and how I

All That Matters - Colton Dixon Wanting Approval.... We want to be accepted in a World based on opinions other people have on us. We look at all these people and compare ourselves to them. Then we think about ways to change our lives so we can be happy and confident like that person. In reality, we don't know what that person is going through. They could be one of the unhappiest people in the World. They could be going through something at home and you only get to see what they post online. We judge someone based on a picture or a status. We live in a World where we rely solely on the internet to decide our life. We want to be accepted by people we don't even know. We want so many likes on a picture and if it doesn't get enough we start to question everything about it. Was my make up not on "point"? Should I have posted a different one? Or used a different filter? We also dress to impress everyone. We go and spend a bunch of money on clothes. We want that cu