More than Useless

WAITER!

by Pastor Thom | Jun 4, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Thank You, Father, for enabling me to get so much accomplished today. Everything is pretty much together for Sunday. Glad I can now just read through what is ready. Matthew 2:1-12 (<<click here to read the passage) It...

Why Don’t You Call Me Home?

by Pastor Thom | Jun 3, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Good morning, Father! Thank you for a good night’s sleep (I wasn’t up even once!), and my shoulder isn’t aching at all. Praise You for this beautiful day! Philippians 1:20-26 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, I pray...

You Cannot Do It

by Pastor Thom | Jun 2, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Oh my goodness, Father, my eyes are having a hard time staying open this morning! Help me to see what You have for me today. “Make me a blessing to someone today.” Matthew 1:20-25 (<<click here to read the passage) From a...

A Good Man

by Pastor Thom | Jun 1, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Father, thank You for the provision that only You can bring – my salvation and Your mercy and grace. I am who I am and am where I am solely because of You. Praise Your holy name! Matthew 1:18-19 (<<click here to read the...

A Strand of the Tapestry

by Pastor Thom | May 29, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Thank You, Father, for this beautiful Sabbath day. Thank You for Your Word this morning. May Your word to each of those in attendance at both services be implanted in their hearts, and may the fruit it yields bring glory to You...

Baggage

by Pastor Thom | May 28, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

What a privilege to sit with You this morning, Father. That You would want to take time to be with me, the fact that You love me enough to do so is almost beyond comprehension. Thank You… Hebrews 12:1 (<<click here to read...

Grow Down

by Pastor Thom | May 27, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Father, forgive me for yielding to distraction…this is my time with You, and Facebook should have no part in it. My phone is down, and my attention is on You. Please help me hear and listen to what You have to say to me today....

Assurance, Come What May

by Pastor Thom | May 26, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

It is early enough that it is still dark outside, Father, but I am glad that we are here together. I need You today, to hear Your voice, to feel Your touch, to have the calm assurance that You are with me all the way. Amen. Last...

Hymns!

by Pastor Thom | May 25, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Father, I am grateful to have You with us today as my family, and I had a little outing. Thank You for good fellowship and Your protection and blessings to and from. Amen. Isaiah 25:1 (<<click here to read the passage) O...

Lest I Forget

by Pastor Thom | May 22, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

Thank You for a beautiful day with Karen yesterday, Father. Our day spent in Amish Country was filled with peace and love. Your presence and touch were felt throughout the day. I am truly blessed! I look forward to sharing this...

Building Materials

by Pastor Thom | May 21, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

I have come this morning to bask in Your presence, to soak up the warmth of Your love, to be filled to the cusp of my being with Your wisdom, and to begin the process of being a channel to the world by which You can disperse...

Here I Am

by Pastor Thom | May 20, 2026 | Journal Entry (R) | 0

It is overcast this morning, Father, but a beautiful day nonetheless. I am here, and You are with me – I am blessed. Drawn me to You. I am eager to hear what You have for me today. Amen. This past Sunday, during worship, we read...