Another Year Coming

We are looking at another year coming. People make New Year's Resolutions, but almost never keep them. It tends to be like promises that we make to other people, and then forget it like it was not something that was that important anyway. We can make a bunch of promises, but can we keep them? I want to make an effort to serve God to the best of my abilities this coming year. I have been trying to give of myself to the glory of God, and as we all know it tends to be difficult.

Another year has past,
Did our resolutions last?
Did we watch the ball drop?
Did all our plans flop?


Why did those things matter?
What happens when those things shatter?
We come to yet another year,
Will we still be here?


What have I done that would count for You?
Or what have I put You through?
You died to save a life so small and frail,
You did it to save me from a sinner's Hell.

Where do you stand on the coming year?
Do you look at it with uncertainty and fear?
Will the Lord lead you through?
Or will you tread into it not knowing what do?

So follow after God, and He will lead you through,
Forgetting what is behind, and looking to what is ahead of you,
With the leading of the Lord, we will have the strength to tread,
We will be able to make it on the road ahead.

I am thankful for what the Lord has done in my life this past year, and I am looking forward to what He will do this coming year. My family and I will grow in grace and will seek the Lord throughout this coming year. "Serve the Lord with gladness..."(Psalms 100:2)

From the Manger to the Cross

From the manger to the garden,
Knowing the choice we would make,
He knew that our life was at stake,
He knew that some of our hearts would harden.

From the manger to the cross,
Without Him we would die in the grave.
For He came to seek and to save,
So that we might not suffer loss.

From the manger to the coming again,
The world would turn their back on Him,
Being turned away, because I never knew them,
Because instead of Him they chose sin.

From the manger to the world,
To spread the message of life,
Not forgetting that He would suffer strife,
That for me His banner would be unfurled.

-Wade Jinright

Life Is No Fairytale

I hate to disappoint most of the people that think life should be a fairytale, but life unfortunately is not a fairytale. There are no such things as fairy godmothers, wizards, or genies. If God intended us to have a simple life, He would have left us in the Garden of Eden. Satan chose to deceive us into thinking if we chose his way of life; we would have a fairytale life. His intentions were to turn our hearts away from God, and lead us down the path of heartache and destruction. It was ultimately our choice of the direction we would take, and we chose the path that so many before us chose to walk down. Israel chose to turn their hearts from God, and we know where that took them.

Many people of the Bible like John the Baptist chose to set himself apart to God, and his life was nowhere near a fairytale. He was beheaded at the decree of the queen at that time. He was given the job of proclaiming who Christ was. "John bare witness of Him, and cried, saying, This was He of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for He was before me."(John 1:15) Paul is another example of a life of difficulty, but through it all, he was able to give God the glory. While he was still Saul, he witnessed the stoning of Stephen. He was yet to suffer persecution. "And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him."(Acts 9:23-24) I am not trying turn anyone away or make people to despair. We need to know that there is a world out there that needs You.

Seeking the King

Are you in a comfortable inn tonight?

No vacancy for a heavenly light.

There is a manger stall in the rear,

Our Savior had a purpose here.

The shepherds watched their sheep,

While startled from their sleep,

The heavenly host proclaimed the good news,

Our Savior was born, the King of the Jews.

The wise men heard from afar,

And were guided by a bright, bright star.

They came bearing precious gifts,

With this news my spirit lifts.

Seek the king while you are able,

By this star, they found Him in a stable.

Seek the child, and understand the story,

That this was done all for His glory.

What Are You Seeking This Christmas?

Have we forgotten the reason for Christmas? I think we have, because we have been brainwashed by the commercialization of the holidays. There are other holidays that this happened too. The two holidays that it has hurt the most are Easter and Christmas. Easter is not about bunnies and eggs; it is about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christmas is not about Santa, Christmas trees, and gifts; it's about the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also about bringing our families together to remember why we celebrate these holidays.

What are you seeking this Christmas? The reason I ask this question is because we all get caught up the newest electronics, clothes, and even for the kids, toys. I want to emphasize the importance of seeking the real reason of Christmas and celebrating our Savior's birth. Seek the Savior and you will find salvation. This is a gift that you can share with anyone, and it will make their Christmas special. Your soul is important to God. Remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.