He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. – Proverbs 19:17 Often they go unseen, yet they are in our community nonetheless! I am speaking of the homeless. According to the 2020 Census, El Dorado had a population of 17,063 people. However,Continue reading “DAY 38: Homeless in Our Community”
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DAY 37: Praise for Our Freedoms and Liberties
So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. – John 8:36 (NLT) We are blessed to live in a country that provides its citizens with the freedoms that we enjoy here in the United States. May we never take for granted the freedoms and liberties that are afforded to us and thoseContinue reading “DAY 37: Praise for Our Freedoms and Liberties”
DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive
Make no friendship with a man or woman given to anger, not go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways. – Proverbs 22:24-25 There are many relationships that become abusive for various reasons and the abused person is scared to reach out to someone because of the fear the abuser has over them.Continue reading “DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive”
DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community
Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness. There should be a consistency that runs through us all. For Jesus doesn’t change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, he’s always totally himself. – Hebrews 13:7-8 (TheContinue reading “DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community”
DAY 34: Safety in Schools
Lord, You watch over us. You are the shade on my right hand; the sun will not harm me by day nor the moon by night. You keep us from all harm; You watch over our lives. You watch over our coming and going both now and forevermore. – Psalm 121:5-8 The world is definedContinue reading “DAY 34: Safety in Schools”
DAY 33: Deepening of Moral Values
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. – Psalm 119:9 (NIV) Young or old, many hear this and respond, Who cares? It does not make a difference in what I’ve seen of life. Even if I do, others don’t. Where do I benefit in thatContinue reading “DAY 33: Deepening of Moral Values”
DAY 32: Those Battling Presently Incurable Diseases
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but atContinue reading “DAY 32: Those Battling Presently Incurable Diseases”
DAY 31: Those Unreached with the Gospel
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9 Our community has many Christians, but some among us could be categorized as lost, or unreached with the Gospel. The Gospel,Continue reading “DAY 31: Those Unreached with the Gospel”
DAY 30: Praise to the God Who Holds the Future
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. – Isaiah 43:18-19 All praise and gratitude to God who is constantly moving us forward.Continue reading “DAY 30: Praise to the God Who Holds the Future”
DAY 29: Teachers, Administrators, and Other School Employees
Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. – Proverbs 9:9 You are the first connection with the students. You are their protector. You evaluate and help each person learn the skills they need in life. You are their cheerleader. You display respect and offerContinue reading “DAY 29: Teachers, Administrators, and Other School Employees”