God bless!

                Did you know that the opening sentence of any article, letter, book etc. is the hardest line to write? The reason this is true is because we are all like forceful waters behind a dam, much to say but we try to contain the words so that we don't offend anyone (can I get an Amen?). Could you imagine what our lives would be like if we always said what was on our mind? I know all the "Hard" people are thinking "I always say what's on my mind", but if that was true I wouldn't be emailing you right now because you would probably be unbearable. I have to be real. What am I writing about today? I'm writing to all the couples out there and I have an important message for you: HOLD ON! I know it's not easy but I also know it is possible to have a happy marriage if you simply believe. You have to believe in God and then you have to allow Him to change you (yes you!!!). A relationship has to be the most difficult thing in this life to maintain in good terms, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Coming from someone that wanted to run, scream and hide so many times I can talk to you in certainty that there is hope for you and yours as there was for me and mine. There will be ups and downs but focus on the ups for a moment and think of all the good that you have received throughout your time together. I know if you are going through a hard patch this is hard to do but man / woman up and do it! There is hope..hold on to Him..He knows your needs better than you know them yourself..don't let go..just let God!

To the singles: get ready and be strong because what you desire comes with a big price tag, ask yourself before you do, "Do I & am I willing to pay the price?".

Pastor Joell