It's a Beautiful World

Everyday we should take time out of our busy schedule to enjoy the beautiful things that life offers. We may not have a lot of money but we can stop and "smell the roses." Just step out of your doors and look around or look up and you can find something to appreciate. It could be a blue sky, fluffy white clouds, a green tree, birds chirping, a pond, or blooming flowers. Below I have placed some pictures from my husband's summer garden. Please take some time today and enjoy some of the beauty that you can find in your neighborhoods.

I pray that you will have a blessed day!!


Be Blessed,

Joy

The Thompsons: A Dynamic Husband and Wife Team

                                                 Elder and Sister Thompson                                       

Elder and Sister Thompson are a dynamic husband and wife team who literally live the following scripture verses every day. “For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me” (Matthew 25: 35-36). This husband and wife have dedicated their lives to serve God and their fellow human beings. They are selfless, caring, compassionate, dependable, committed, and zealous at doing the work of God and helping their fellow human beings. They are presently involved in many forms of ministries such as: Prison Ministry, Personal Ministry, Children and Youth Sabbath School, Disaster Preparedness, visiting the shut-ins, and feeding the homeless. This couple does not only serve in church related ministries but also serve others in their everyday lives.  For example: They have purchased food with their own money and distributed the food items to the less fortunate in several communities. I can emphatically say that this husband and wife team are not only hearers of God’s words but are definitely doers (James 1: 22).

Elder Thompson is truly a man of God who has dedicated his life to help lead others to God. He is a man of faith who is very positive. He is highly educated and has many degrees which include a Master of Business Administration (MBA); however, he does not talk about his education or other accomplishments that he has received. If you should meet him he is not likely to mention his educational accomplishments; he will only lift up Jesus. Whatever he does in God’s kingdom he does it with all his might. Elder Thompson loves everyone and he is passionate about winning souls for the kingdom of God. He also loves to teach the young people of our church about Jesus, and he is very happy when they choose to follow Jesus. He also cares about their academic education and will do whatever he can to help them achieve their goals. Example: Elder Thompson wrote a recommendation for my daughter that helped her to get a scholarship for college. Whenever you see Elder Thompson he is on a mission that will help bring others into God’s Kingdom.

“Behind every successful man is a good woman” and Sister Thompson is a very good woman. She is not only a good wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend but she is also a child of God who is committed to spreading the word of God and helping others in every way that she can. Sister Thompson is a teacher and an entrepreneur who does not make her many accomplishments in life prevent her from serving the underserved of her community. She takes time out of her busy schedule to help others who are in need. Examples: She cooks for people in a homeless shelter. When my husband and I took our daughter on a road trip to college Sister Thompson gave us money and food to help with our trip. She has also helped our daughter significantly in ways that we will always be grateful to her. She is also a woman of great faith. I have watched her stood in faith when the doctor told her that she had four months to live. She made a conscious decision to trust God’s word and he healed her from cancer. She has been completely healed for over 10 years.  She is also actively involved in each area of work that her husband is involved in. Sister Thompson lives each day for the Lord and if you should meet her she will tell you that, “God is good all the time!”

The Thompsons are an exemplary couple who are working in God’s kingdom. They have devoted their lives to serve God and their fellow human beings. They are ardent workers in God’s vineyard and have made many sacrifices to help others. This husband and wife have worked and are still working to make this world a better place. Many people have been blessed because of the many services that they have rendered to them. They have introduced Jesus to those who are in need of a Savior and have met the basic needs of others who are in need of items such as food and clothing. Elder and Sister Thompson have chosen to live according to God's standards and each day they experience God's love, happiness, and peace in serving God and humanity.

                                                     My Prayer

Father in the name of Jesus, I pray that you will continue to bless Elder and Sister Thompson abundantly in all that they do. Please grant them the desires of their hearts that are according to Your direct will for their lives. Please protect them and prosper them as they work in your vineyard. Father, I thank You for answering this prayer in the name of Jesus.

I also pray that you will bless everyone who reads this post and may all their needs be met in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Be blessed,

Joy

I Am Still Standing

Hi Friends and Family,

I have been having a very busy time but I am still standing. I have taken some time out of my busy schedule to enjoy and appreciate God's creations. We have had a few beautiful days in which the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue with patches of fluffy white clouds, and the trees were so green and pretty.

I do need some time off just to relax and I believe that God will make away so that I can get some days off. I tried to get some time off from work but I was denied the time off; however, I believe in miracles and I know that God will work this out for me somehow.

I must go now but I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. May all your days be filled with joy, peace, and contentment.


                                   I Am Still Standing By: Bishop Paul Morton

Be Blessed,

Joy