Laveda D. Rockford

Today is Father’s Day and I want to wish all of the Dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day! I know that during these trying times life can feel overwhelming. Whether through the pressures of your daily activities, work, or with some, the inability to do things that should or need to be done, this can cause some to crumble. Well, I’m here to tell you that we have a God that will lift you up, that forgives sins, and cares for you more than you know. He loves you enough to die on a cross for you and that, in and of itself, shows the unexplainable love that He has for you. If you have accepted His love, and are living under His care, don’t be so hard on yourself. Yes, life is difficult, but you have a home and you are only a sojourner on this earth. So, look up and smile today, for God is good and worthy to be praised! Happy Father’s Day and God bless you! ©  2018 Laveda D. Rockford

Oh LORD, how mighty are You! You make us do things for You that we know not, yet we do. This teaching is concerning Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph was a secret disciple of Jesus, a righteous man, and looking for the kingdom of God. Arimathea is believed to be Ramathaim-zophim, the Ramah  of Samuel’s residence. The birthplace of the Prophet Samuel. (1 Samuel 1:19-2:10) Hannah’s Prayer: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 “My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly; Let no arrogance come from your mouth, For the LORD is the God of knowledge; And by Him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty men are broken, And those who stumbled are girded with strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, And the hungry have ceased to hunger...