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“What a wondrous time is spring when all the trees are budding, the birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming.” These words from a hymn remind us of all the changes that will take place in the world around us over the next few weeks. The days will gradually get longer, the weather warmer, the grass greener, and unfortunately, the bugs will also get busier!

As new life emerges from the earth, we’re reminded of the resurrection of Jesus who Himself emerged from the tomb in victory over death. And, because He defeated death, it can no longer defeat us. Jesus’ victory is our victory; because He lives, we can face death with a calm assurance that our last day on earth will be followed by an eternity in heaven.

Thank you for the continuing privilege of being the paster of Calvary Baptist Church. As we begin our with month together, I’m excited about what God has done, is doing, and will do with us as we labor together with Him. 

Bro. Ken

In February, our thoughts usually turn to love and how to improve on our relationships. Relationships are difficult, especially for men. I heard about a man whose wife said she wanted to go somewhere for Valentine’s Day she had never been before. He took her to the kitchen!

Of course, men can always find a guy worse than they are. One man forgot Valentine’s Day and his wife got really angry. She told him that the next morning she had better find a gift in the driveway that goes from zero to 150 in under six seconds. The next morning there was a big gift-wrapped box in the driveway. She ran outside, opened her package and inside found a new bathroom scale. 

In fairness to the ladies, I have to tell you about the missing husband. A man went missing and frantically his wife called her neighbor and asked what she should do. After finding out he had been missing for several hours, the neighbor advised her to make a police report. 

The two of them went to the police station and the woman began filling out a missing person’s report. She described her husband as tall with a slim waist and broad shoulders. He was sharply dressed with thick curly hair. He was soft-spoken and a wonderful father. The wife’s neighbor was horrified. “That’s not your husband! He’s short, overweight, dresses sloppily, is foul-mouthed, and can’t stand kids,” she said. The wife looked at her friend and sighed, “I know, but who wants him back?”

Men and ladies, relationships take a lot of hard work. Use Paul’s advice in 1 Corinthians 13 and your relationship will be good and godly!

Bro. Ken

The end of one year and the beginning of a new one provides an excellent opportunity to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start. Let me make some suggestions on how to make a new start in the new year.

Like PAUL, forget those things which are behind and press forward.

Like DAVID, lift up your eyes to the hills, from which your help comes.

Like ABRAHAM, trust God implicitly, even when you can’t see the outcome.

Like ENOCH, walk in daily fellowship with your heavenly Father.

Like MOSES, be willing to suffer rather than enjoy the pleasure of sin for a time.

Like JOB, be patient and faithful in all circumstances.

Like JOSEPH, turn your back and run away from all evil advances.

Like GIDEON, continue on even when your friends are few.

Like ANDREW, strive to be constantly bringing others to Jesus.

Remember: there’s no future in the past. You can’t change where you were, but you can begin where you are and have a new ending. Should Jesus tarry His coming, may you have a Christ-honoring New Year!

Bro. Ken