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December 31st, 2017

12/31/2017

At midnight tonight, the year 2017 will be over and in the history books. I don't know what kind of year it was for you, but I have to say it was a challenging, yet rewarding year for me and my family. Psalms 118:24 says, "This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." Since a year is made up of 365 of these "days that the Lord has made", I believe that we should rejoice in each year as well. No matter what you have gone through this year, know that it was not in vain nor have you gone through it alone. God has a purpose in all things; not only has He been preparing you for this coming year, He has been equipping you to do what He has for you to do. The year 2018, like any new year, brings with it much uncertainty, but knowing that God is with us and has a plan for us will help us overcome any anxiety or fear. Get ready, 2018 will be a year of great opportunity for the church. Three months ago we entered into the Hebrew year 5778 which is the year of the 'open door.' There are numerous prophesies of what this means to us, but most prevalent is that there will be open access to Heaven as never before. Angelic help will enter the Earth realm with more freedom and divine knowledge will flow more abundantly to the Lord's scribes and mouth pieces. Enter 2018 with excitement and anticipation, believing that the Lord will use you mightily in His kingdom. Happy New Year.

"I will stand at my watchpost; I will station myself on the rampart. I will look to see what [God] will say through me and what I will answer when I am reproved. Then Adonai answered me; he said, "Write down the vision clearly on tablets, so that even a runner can read it. For the vision is meant for its appointed time; it speaks of the end, and it does not lie. It may take a while, but wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay." Hab 2:1-3 CJB
Pastor Frank Dodson

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December 24th, 2017

12/24/2017

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"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

On a cold, starry night, seven hundred years after these words were written, an angel was dispatched from heaven with news of the Child's arrival. The message was delivered to some sheepherders who were keeping watch over their flocks. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:9-14 And what great news it was -the Savior had arrived! Through this Child all of mankind would be redeemed. Let us never cease to praise God for this wonderful gift of love.

Merry Christmas.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16,17

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December 03rd, 2017

12/3/2017

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I really enjoy the sport of football. The thrill of seeing a fullback run up the middle dragging defensive backs with him, or a wide receiver jump up over a defender to catch a perfectly thrown pass. I enjoy a good defensive play where a lineman wraps up a runner and pulls him down or a linebacker makes a hit that can be heard in the stands. Football is a physical sport that brings out the best and worst in its players. Taunting and gloating are two of the downsides of a game that runs on testosterone and sweat. When I see a player laying on the turf after a hit with his adversary celebrating and gloating over him it bothers me. To make a good hit is good, to gloat is not. In the game of life we will enjoy moments of victory and have to suffer through times of defeat. In those times of victory we need to remember who gave us the victory and give Him the thanks and glory. Being humble is not always easy, but the rewards are great. The last thing we want is to see our enemies gloating over our defeat. God's word promises us that if we will remain humble and give credit where credit is due, that our foes will not be allowed to gloat over our failures. We must be reminded that our battles are not against people, but against the devil and his spiritual forces. Although we must endure many hits and setbacks along the way, we have been assured of a final victory. I've been told that the post-game celebration will be like none we have ever seen before.

I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. Psalms 30:1
Pastor Frank Dodson

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