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COVID-19

Are you tired of seeing this word yet. I know I am. But I am afraid we are going to see a lot if it over the next year. It's amazing how life can be going along normal and all of the sudden... BAM! Here's a new normal for you.

So, we shelter in place. We practice social distancing. We work from home. But hardest of all, we suspend gatherings of people. This is the toughest for a Christian. We are meant to be together. In Hebrews it says...

10:25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. -NLT

Throughout the book of Acts, people gather together to learn, love, and help each other. That is what the church does best. But now, for public safety, we have to stay apart.

We have to be creative. Find a church stream online and attend church there. Use every resource to reach out to others. Keep in contact with your local church and find out if there is a need you can fill. Pick up your phone and actually talk to someone. And most of all, we have to pray. Let's not just sit in a dark room and wait for this to be over.

Check back here. I know I haven't blogged in a while but I am determined to reach out where I can. I'm looking at hosting a weekly Bible study here. I'll have a comments section and I'll try to answer questions as best I can.

Remember, God is in control and he allows us to help him during times like this.
-Peace

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Beckypap said…
Thank you for your words of encouragement. These are dark days only the beginning of more to come. We need to come together and help each other get through this. Thank you again.
4:19 PM
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