July 27 Devotional

Posted on July 27, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I trust this devotional finds you all blessed and full of hope!  Hope is both powerful and fragile at the same time.  When we have hope, we have faith and trust in God who gives us hope. This anchoring in Christ is very powerful and gives us peace during any storm.  Pray for those who have no hope, no peace and no faith.  And, give thanks to God that you have hope for today and all of your tomorrows.  Love, Scott
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Hope Is A Golden Cord connecting you to heaven.  This cord helps you to hold your head up high, even when multiple trials are buffeting you.  But without the cord of hope, your head may slump and your feet may shuffle as you journey uphill with Me.  Hope lifts your perspective from your weary feet to the glorious view you can see from the high road.  You are reminded that the road we’re traveling together is ultimately a highway to heaven.  When you consider this radiant destination, the roughness or smoothness of the road ahead becomes much less significant.  I am training you to hold in your heart a dual focus: My continual Presence and the hope of heaven.

Romans 12:12 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 8But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

Hebrews 6:18-19 18God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. 19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Craft fair

Posted on July 24, 2015 by drscott

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! If you go, don’t forget to stop by and say hi to Kim and Beth at Moonbeams and Mistletoe Boutique! Admission is $5 or $3 if you bring 2 cans of food!image

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July 15 Devotional

Posted on July 15, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Today’s wonderful devotional reminds us to give our worries to Jesus.  Sometimes we cripple ourselves in the present by worrying about tomorrow.  Trust and faith that God can and will provide is the way to enjoy both today AND tomorrow.  Be blessed in this truth.  Love, Scott
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Do Not Worry About Tomorrow!  This is not a suggestion, but a command.  I divided time into days and nights, so that you would have manageable portions of life to handle. My grace is sufficient for you, but its sufficiency is for only one day at at time.  When youworry about the future, you heap day upon day of troubles onto your flimsy frame.  You stagger under this heavy load, which I never intended you to carry.

Throw off this oppressive burden with one quick thrust of trust.  Anxious thoughts meanderabout and crisscross in your brain, but trusting Me brings you directly into My Presence.  As you thus affirm your faith, shackles of worry fall off instantly.  Enjoy My Presence continually by trusting Me at all times.

Matthew 6:34  34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry aboutitself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

 2 Corinthians 12:9 9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 14 Devotional

Posted on July 14, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Our journey with Christ is never dull.  Peaks and valleys are a natural part of our relationship with one another and Christ.  The important thing is to keep on the path and to keep trying.  But, of course, I’m “preaching to the choir”….may you all be blessed on this earthly journey to our heavenly home!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Keep Walking with Me along the path I have chosen for you.  Your desire to live close to Me is a delight to My heart.  I could instantly grant you the spiritual riches you desire, but that is not My way for you.  Together we will forge a pathway up the high mountain.  The journey is arduous at times, and you are weak.  Someday you will dance light footed on the high peaks; but for now, your walk is often plodding and heavy.  All I require of you is to take the next step, clinging to My hand for strength and direction.  Though the path is difficult and the scenery dull at the moment, there are sparkling surprises just around the bend.  Stay on the path I have selected for you.  It is truly the path of life.

Psalm 37:23-24 23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; 24though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Psalm 23:2-3 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 13 devotional

Posted on July 13, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

It indeed was strange, as it always is, not to have the choir and orchestra leading in worship on Sunday. You were greatly missed! But, I do know that a little break is always nice to get caught up on family time, vacation time, etc. After our amazing July 5th extravaganza, I’m sure many of you needed a little break! People continue to stop me and tell me how wonderful it was. I’m simply passing along the kudos to those who did all the work and were faithful on the 5th–YOU! Thank you all again for making the sacrifice to lead in two worship services in celebration of our nation under God. I was SO proud of you ALL and was transported to a heavenly realm many times as I conducted. Euphoric is the word that comes to mind. May God bless you all as you catch up on some needed rest! Hugs and Love, Scott

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I Want You To Experience the riches of your salvation: the Joy of being loved constantly and unconditionally. You make a practice of judging yourself, based on how you look or behave or feel. If you like what you see in the mirror, you feel a bit more worthy of My Love. When things are going smoothly and your performance seems adequate, you find it easier to believe you are My beloved child. When you feel discouraged, you tend to look inward so you can correct whatever is wrong.

Instead of trying to “fix” yourself, fix your gaze on Me, the Lover of my soul. Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect it to praising Me. Remember that I see you clothed in My righteousness, radiant in My perfect Love.

Ephesians 2:7-8 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Hebrews 3:1 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Psalm 34:5 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 2 Devotional

Posted on July 2, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
My, my!  What a wonderful rehearsal we had last night!  It’s thrilling to be able to share great music with you all.  Our guest musicians repeatedly stated how impressed they were with you all.  Makes a lowly choir director proud!  Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication to our church, our community and our country.  May God bless you all now and forever and may God bless the USA!  Peace and Love, Scott
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Let Me Show You

My way for you this day.  I guide you continually, so you can relax and enjoy My Presence in the present.  Living well is both a discipline and an art.  Concentrate on staying close to Me, the divine Artist.  Discipline your thoughts to trust Me as I work My ways in your life.  Pray about everything; then, leave outcomes up to Me.  Do not fear My will, for through it I accomplish what is best for you.  Take a deep breath and dive into the depths of absolute trust in Me.  Underneath are the everlasting arms!

Psalm 5:2-3  2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.  3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Deuteronomy 33:27  27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, ‘Destroy him!’

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 1 Devotional

Posted on July 1, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Time with God and our Lord Jesus Christ is time well spent.  LOTS of distractions in the world we live in, so be diligent in carving out time for Him who gave His all for us.  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am Life And Light In Abundance.  As you spend time “soaking” in My Presence, you are energized and lightened.  Through communing with Me, your heavy burdens are transferred to My strong shoulders.  By gazing at Me, you gain My perspective on your life.  This time alone with Me is essential for unscrambling your thoughts and smoothing out the day before you.

Be willing to fight for this precious time with Me.  Opposition comes in many forms: your own desire to linger in bed, the evil one’s determination to distract you from Me; the pressure of family, friends, and your own inner critic to spend your time more productively.  As you grow in your desire to please Me above all else, you gain strength to resist these opponents, Delight yourself in Me, for I am the deepest Desire of your heart.

Psalm 48:9  9 Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.

Deuteronomy 33:12   12 About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders.”

Psalm 37:4  4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Daily Devotional From “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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June 30 Devotional

Posted on June 30, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we’ll be celebrating Independence Day, the day we declared ourselves a free and independent country.  John Adams writes, “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.”  It’s one thing to declare independence, but another to be grateful for deliverance.  We are free to be dependent on God.  It is Christ who redeems us and sets us free.  So, this Sunday, we have much to be thankful for–freedom in all its many forms and deliverance from sin and death.  I hope you’ll join me at 9:30 and 11 for what will be a glorious time of celebration!  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am The Truth: the One who came to set you free.  As the Holy Spirit controls your mind and actions more fully, you become free in Me.  You are increasingly released to become the one I created you to be.  This is a work that I do in you as you yield to My Spirit.  I can do My best handiwork when you sit in the stillness of My Presence, focusing your entire being on Me.

Let My thoughts burst freely upon your consciousness, stimulating abundant Life.  I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.  As you follow Me, I lead you along paths of newness: ways you have never imagined.  Don’t worry about what is on the road up ahead, I want you to find your security in knowing Me, the One who died to set you free.

John 8:32 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Philippians 2:13 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

John 14:6  6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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June 29th Devotional

Posted on June 29, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a “morning person”.  Those of you who faithfully serve at 8:15 each Sunday know this full well! On Sunday mornings, I have to admit that my first thought is not “must have God”, but rather “must have coffee”!  But, it is God’s presence with us that gives us the courage to face another day and any and all problems or situations that might arise.  Together, we truly can handle anything that comes our way.  God is Big Enough and He’s on YOUR side!  Peace and Love, Scott
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As You Get Out Of Bed

in the morning, be aware of My Presence with you.  You may not be thinking clearly yet, but I am.  Your early morning thoughts tend to be anxious ones until you get connected with Me.  Invite Me into your thoughts by whispering My Name.  Suddenly your day brightens and feels more user-friendly.  You cannot dread a day that is vibrant with My Presence.

You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you– that you face nothing alone.  Anxiety stems from asking the wrong question: “If such and such happens, can I handle it?”  The true question is not whether you can cope with whatever happens, but whether you and I together can handle anything that occurs.  It is this you-and-I-together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully.

Psalm 5:3 3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Psalm 63:1 1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

Philippians 4:13 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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West Side Story

Posted on June 29, 2015 by drscott
MCT is excited to present WEST SIDE STORY in July!

We have an incredible cast with a live Orchestra!
You don’t want to miss this show!

One weekend only so get your tickets now for best seating.
Tickets are also available at the door.

Click Here To Purchase Tickets
Saturday July 18th 2pm & 7pm and Sunday July 19th 3pm
Kennedale Performing Arts Center
901 Wildcat Way / Kennedale, Texas 76060

Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs.
From the first notes to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. ROMEO AND JULIET takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.

Presented through Music Theatre International
Based on conception of JEROME ROBBINS, Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS,
Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Entire Original Production Directed and choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS
presented through Music Theatre International

 

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