Spring is almost here and with it the feeling
of a new beginning. The leaves will shoot
forth on the trees, the grass will turn green
and the flowers will bloom. The winter
months will be history and a new season will
appear. We sometimes endure a winter
season in our spiritual life and long for a
springtime. Perhaps someone will read this
column who is going through a difficult time
spiritually. You can experience a renewal in
your spiritual life. I find renewal in my
spiritual life in the Bible and in prayer. It is
as God’s word speaks to me and as I speak to
God in prayer renewal comes to my life. I
find the book of Psalms and the book of
Proverbs to be especially helpful in this area.

I recently read Dr. R.C. Sproul’s book
entitled, “Growing in Holiness.” Nothing is
more important today than the priority of
sanctification in the life of the Christian. We
should seek to be holy because our God is
holy. If we are living a holy life, we will be
honest in our engagements, truthful in our
speech, and compassionate in our treatment
of other people. When we seek to live as
nearly as we can to the way Jesus lived, we
present a strong witness to the world that
the Christian Faith makes a difference. We
will encounter someone this week who needs
to see Christ in us. Let us represent Him well.

It is a joy to serve as your Pastor. I hope to
see you this Sunday with a song in your heart
and a smile on your face.

Brother Sammie