Happy Thanksgiving! Sometimes it is hard to give thanks, especially after a lengthy parole denial, but the apostle Paul reminds us “…in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” 2
It was wonderful to hear from Jim in Arizona, who wrote:
Rejoice Always! I find it remarkable that some families begin preparing their Thanksgiving meals in October. With that in mind, shouldn’t we also prepare our hearts early by rejoicing?
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.” 1
Recently, I was blessed to hear from Rev. Bruno, who is fighting the good fight of faith in France.
Happy Labor Day! There is one thing I know from receiving hundreds of letters; people are hurt, frustrated and insecure in need of Jesus, Who said:
“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” 1
Dave from Florida wrote: “It’s been several years since I’ve written and honestly I don’t know why.”
Welcome! The memories still haunt us from August ’69, but thankfully, our loving and merciful heavenly Father comforts us through faith in His great grace.
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” 1
“I recently came across a video on YouTube about the Manson murders, which I’ve always known about.”
Happy Independence Day! I did many things in my youth that I am now ashamed of, including the pain that I caused so many. The apostle Paul wrote,
“But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.” 1
Being overjoyed with Amy’s response, I just had to share it abroad.
Happy Father’s Day! I wasn’t a fatherless victim, rather my disobedience through foolish choices and decisions separated me from God and my parents, resulting in loneliness, confusion and insecurity. But for believers led by the Spirit, the apostle Paul wrote:
“So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, ‘Abba, Father.’” 1
Scott wrote from Scotland, saying: “I imagine you get quite a lot of mail.”
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m thankful for your help reaching out, knowing that all is in vain without a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our fellowship will continue forever in heaven, celebrating the miracle of salvation.
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” 1
Lexy, a 23-year-old girl from California, responded with a couple of questions.
Happy Resurrection Day! This month is made perfect for sharing your faith with the community since there are so many holy days being celebrated both Jewish and Christian. In obedience to the Lord’s command:
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” 1
“My name is Joaquin. I wrote this letter from Wuppertal, a little town near Cologne, Germany.”
Springtime Harvest! Thank you for sharing with me how you’ve been blessed by the site. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know, nor be able to respond with joy.
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” 1
“I read your story and found it inspiring how you were able to turn your life around.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I believe that Valentine’s Day can be more than celebrating the legacy of the late Saint, rather a realization that God’s love empowers us to love others as He loved us.
“This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins… We love each other because he loved us first.” 1
Chase said, “God came to me, and I felt His presence all through me.”
Happy New Year! Let us commit to pray for one another this year, with so many of us in need of hope. For me,
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” 1
An 18-year-old named Jeffrey from Wyoming wrote:
“I learned of your story through an assignment I received on the 60s.