Dr. Scott Ferrell

It is good to know that we are never alone on this journey we call “life”.  Sometimes we may think that we have control over each day, but in reality, God is in control and that’s a good thing!  So, trust, be grateful, relax a bit and hold on tight to the One who created Heaven and Earth.  And, embrace the surprise when it comes your way.  Be blessed!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Bob and Janie Bush are leading a class that’s being offered to our staff called Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace.  This class has been offered before and will be offered to all of our congregation coming in the fall of this year.  Right now, we’re just in the “savings” mode and haven’t talked much about compounding interest.  I do know that you always want to be on the earning side of interest, not on the giving side.  When we invest in our relationship with God, the return is HUGE!  This is also our most important relationship and needs attention daily.  How do we invest?  Pray.  Give.  Sacrifice.  Trust.  Love.  All of these treasured coins you invest will come in handy when the storms of life come around.  Read on for inspiration and be blessed!  Love, Scott

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I don’t know about you, but I stopped doing new year’s resolutions a long time ago.  Don’t get me wrong, I know there are things that I need to change and improve upon, but term “resolution” sounds so serious and daunting.  Being “resolute” may be the only way to actually make change happen, but the Bible says that if you are in God’s will, then nothing can stop you from eventually accomplishing your goal.  I love goals and set them for myself and others every day.  It is said if you aim at nothing, you are sure to hit your mark!  So, pray about your goals, ask God to guide you and for His will to be your will and then be patient and never quit!  Soak up what God has in store for you and enjoy the journey with Him hand in hand.  Read below and be blessed!  Hugs and Love, Scott

p.s. I was getting inundated with spam through the blog, so Beth disabled the response option.  If you have a comment, liked or disliked what I wrote, or want to dialog more, just send me an email.  scottf@fmcm.org   Peace, me

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The beautiful words below encourage me to continue to press on, knowing I’m not alone.  We are indeed a people of hope.  Hope is a powerful attitude that can enable us to make it through any storm that comes our way.  Christ is our hope, our redeemer, our Savior.  Cling to Him at all times and you’ll see things differently.  Go lightly through this day and hold on tight to hope!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Praise and Thanksgiving in ALL circumstances keeps us in a positive relationship with our Heavenly Father.  Of course, this can be difficult to do at times.  I guess it all depends on what you focus on.  Not long ago, the alternator belt broke on my wife’s car.  She was about a hundred yards away from the house.  Praise God!  She made it into the driveway and no damage was done.  No one likes car trouble, but we could praise God for her being so close to home.  Little things like that help us train our minds and attitudes so that when the big things come (and they will), we’ll be better able to praise Him and thank Him no matter what.  Be blessed loved ones!  Scott

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I pray this devotional finds you well as we begin a new year.  If you’re like me, I have many things on my “to do” list that keep calling out to me.  But, as you read below, you’ll see that spending time with God is our number one priority!  Today, I put aside my list to attend a Bible study here at church.  I must admit, I struggled with the choice as my list is very long and the items are very important, but so is setting aside time with God.  Choose the better one today and God will help you with that list afterwards.  You might even find you’re MORE productive once your priorities are in order.  I’ll see you all on Sunday for worship!  Be blessed loved ones, Scott

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Relax In My Healing Presence.  As you spend time with Me, your thoughts tend to jump ahead to today’s plans and problems.  Bring your mind back to Me for refreshment and renewal.  Let the Light of My Presence soak into you, focus your thoughts on Me.  Thus I equip you to face whatever the day brings.  This sacrifice of time pleases Me and strengthens you.  Do not skimp on our time together.  Resist the clamor of tasks waiting to be done.  You have chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from you. 

Psalm 105:4 4 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

 Luke 10:39:42 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”  41″Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

I so look forward to seeing you all tonight for our rehearsal and Christmas party!  Hopefully, this is not a chore, but a delight to be with other believers as we celebrate a job well done.  Music ministry at its best!  Peace, Scott

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