For Such a Time as This

Time passes, Your love remains. Some say memories fade, But they remain. In my heart, you will stay . That twinkle in your eye, your soft warm smile. Your laughter, your pranks on April Fools, is what I miss. But In my heart, you will stay. Tears fall as I Remember the day. Your last words, your final embrace, Your last breath. In my heart, you will stay. In loving memory Edward A (Doc) Cadenhead June 27, 1918-  March 31, 2006

In Philippians 2, Paul mentions that we should be like-minded or imitators of Christ, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. You see, God has called each and every one of us out, giving you a calling that is uniquely yours. But though the calling that God has set before you may be different from the one sitting next to you it serves the same purpose. We are all called to shine a light in the darkness, allowing the love of Christ to overflow on those around us. When we shine his light it becomes like a beacon, giving off a hope to those who would otherwise see only darkness and it sparks a chain reaction. God wants us to speak up and say, I am here to those who are hurting. We are the examples of Christ even though at times we may not be such a great example; I include myself when I say this. It was around eight or nine years ago, I was walking down isles of win Dixie and this lady, she begin talking about how her mother had just passed away and how close they were a...

You sit there, your head between your knees crying. Long and hard, you ponder your very existence. You Say, no one will notice no one will miss. That love is only a word. It has no meaning. But let me tell you; They will notice, they will miss. Put the gun, the knife, the rope aside. Rise up, cry out, surrender to the one who can heal all wounds. Know that love is not only a word. There is a meaning. GOD IS LOVE. Rise up, be the one he has destined you to be.

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your fathers family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14             Esther’s story is one of faith and courage. She was taken from the only home she knew along with other girls her age and was taken to the palace of King Xerxes against her will. But the King saw something in her that he did not see in the others. He found favor in Esther and soon she took Queen Vashti’s place as queen. God placed Esther in the right place at the right time. God’s purpose for her life was more than just being queen; it was to save her people. So I ask you what is God’s purpose for your life? What is that dream he has placed in your heart, the one you cannot stop thinking about? I encourage you to step out and begin your journey, the next chapter of your life ...