WBFJ Wednesday Word

It’s Wednesday and Friday is coming. Today I am excited about Friday being on the way because of the pre-screening of Letters to God at Winston- Salem First being sponsored by Lewisville Drug and WBFJ with all proceeds going to Cancer Services Inc.

The word cancer is spoken and people cringe. The word cancer is spoken and people shrink in fear. I know this because I have had so many in my life experience cancer. I know that many of you have too. I also know this because I have walked the walk of someone dealing with being told “you have breast cancer.” In April, I will become a 6 year cancer survivor.

I praise God for getting me through those first few months and all that have followed. I thank Him for His word that was and is the strength for my every moment. I praise Him for working through doctors and nurses. I thank Him for services like Cancer Services of Forsyth County who sent out a volunteer that was a cancer survivor to encourage me.

Cancer Services Inc. is an invaluable resource for anyone going through cancer. You never know that until you have had that need met. I would encourage anyone that is dealing with or will have to deal with those dreaded words “you have cancer” to get support. Cancer Services Inc. is a great place to start but don’t stop there. Tap in to support from you church family, from your friends, co workers and family. Please allow these people to be used as a blessing in your life. If you are that friend, co worker or family member just be there with open arms and a listening heart and availability to be used of God.

I hope to see you at the pre-screening of Letters to God on Friday. What a wonderful way to start our weekend. For more information, please go to our websitewww.wbfj.fm , www.cancerservicesonline.org

Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (ESV)

When I was growing up in Pilot Mountain  I spent many waking moments wondering about "my tomorrows". How tall would I be? Would my ears and nose ever stop growing? Where would I go to college? What kind of job would I end up doing? And the biggy-whom would I marry? (In  my 30’s, would I ever get married?)

 

Now that I am older, I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about "my yesterdays". I spend spare time "Facebooking" and anything else I can do to revisit the past. For some reason all the relationships and memories that have survived the years mean so much more to me now.

 

And I have discovered it’s not just me. Other family and friends are also now sharing more and more pictures and memories of our earlier growing up days.

 

If you’re over 30 you may find yourself doing it, too... if not now, trust me, you will!

 

All this time spent reminds me of just how good God really is. The Lord has been so faithful. It all really has turned out pretty well! My nose and ears finally did quit growing. I did graduate from UNC (barely). I married a sweet lady and I did end up here in the WBFJ family.  And…OH, did I tell you I also have 3 beautiful and talented grandchildren (pictures optional…just pay separate shipping and handling...LOL).

 

 

“Todays” and “tomorrows” rapidly become “yesterdays”… that’s why it’s so important to make the most of every moment and serve the One who is the same “yesterday, today and forever”!

 

Thanks for being my friend.

 Papa John

Is anyone out there ready for the winter to be over? Or are you like me and you enjoy the winter season? The threat of winter snow is wonderful news to my ears. The sight of winter snow is even a sweeter sight to my eyes. Living in the triad we all know that the threat of snow just may be that a threat that will never amount to much more. When it does snow is it not a sweet sight? Everything is covered in white and seems to get new life.

I am reminded when I see snow falling aznd covering everything in sight that is what happened when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. His precious blood flowed over me and cleansed and cleanses me just like the beautiful white snow. His gift of salvation is a gift to all who ask! We don’t have to worry about the possibility of it not being for us, it is a gift to all. He desires that everyone will acknowledge their need of Him. His mercies are new every morning!!! How precious is our God.

I thank Him today that He chose me to be His and one day many years ago I chose to make Him mine. I pray that you, too have made that choice for your life but if not it is not too late to ask Him in to your heart and life. No matter the circumstance, no matter the sin, just ask for His forgiveness and He will answer you with His redemptive love.

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)

And speaking of love, please join many in the area of extending your love in the way of Valentine’s cards to the senior citizens in our area. There are many a folk that would benefit by receiving Valentine’s card from you!!

Would you please get involved and be a blessing to those seniors? You can take your Valentine’s card to any area Lowe’s between now and February the 7th. Thank you in advance for what you will do to brighten someone’s day!!! For more details, please go to our website, www.wbfj.fm.

Thank you for being a part of our WBFJ family!!! You bless our lives with your prayers, your encouragement and your support. May our God bless you abundantly today and everyday!!!!