Thursday, March 29, 2012

LFF Homecoming 2012


This past Sunday, Living Free Fellowship celebrated 35 years in its present location. LFF opened their doors at 233 Riggs Avenue in February 1977. Since that day, the Gospel of Jesus has continued to be preached at that location.

Sunday was a great day. Rev. Paul Wright, our guest speaker and former pastor of LFF, preached that morning. He did a phenomenal job. At the end of the message, we had a young man (19) come down and give his heart to the Lord. It was that moment that made the day worth it all. We celebrate this young man's new life with Christ.

After service, we celebrated by having lunch on the grounds. A tent was erected on the front lawn and over a 100 people gathered to eat and fellowship (It was a big tent). The conversations were rich as we witnessed people from years gone by visiting with people who attend today... Story after story about LFF and what this church has meant to them in their walk with God.

We are blessed. Not because of a rich heritage. Not because of a certain pastor or a certain group of people. We are blessed because of Jesus and what He has done over these past 35 years in Portland, Tennessee. I am so thankful to be a part of what He has done and what He is doing today!

To God be the glory!

Enjoying Life

It's amazing how quickly time can get away from you. I haven't posted in over three months and over that course of time, so much has happened.

We celebrated Christmas. We welcomed a New Year! LFF has celebrated salvations, baptisms and babies born. We have purchased a new building and discussed a new addition to the existing one. Things change rapidly, but as they do, don't forget to breathe!

Jesus said in John 10:10 that He came to give us life and life abundantly! Life is a precious gift. Let me encourage you to not take it for granted. It is easy to busy ourselves with so many things, but take the time to stop (or at least, slow down) and enjoy it along the way. Take time to walk with God in the cool of the day. Take time to play with your kids. Take time to enjoy the company of your spouse. Enjoy a meal. Go window shopping with no intentions to buy. Play a round of golf. Take the moment to enjoy a cup of coffee. Sit on the porch swing. Read a good book. We all need those moments. When we make a conscience choice to enjoy what God has given us, it only fuels us for the tasks and responsibilities that are uniquely ours. It energizes us to press on.

Enjoy your life today! Jesus would want you too!