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April brings a fresh spring feel to the air. It is a pleasant time of the year when the earth comes alive from the cold winter. Just a few months ago, we celebrated Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Easter completes the story of Jesus coming to earth and dying on the cross for you and me. Death often has a negative feeling associated with it. However, we can rejoice that over 2,000 years ago, Jesus died on the cross and rose victorious over death and hell to give us hope beyond the grave. Some of us have family and friends waiting for us to join them in Heaven. Let us all remember that each day is a gift from God and handle it with care. Heaven will be a gift from God and worth it for all those living for Him. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...

Depending on your life’s path you will answer this differently. To some, Jesus is the Great Judge looking to condemn wrong. Others may say he is the Great Forgiver and only wants to forgive. Still some may say he is full of grace and peace and only wants the best for you. Others do not know of whom I speak.  

John 15:12-14 (KJV) says, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Jesus wants to be our friend. You see, Jesus is all these things. What would a friend be if he did not correct us when we are wrong (Judge)? What would a friend be if he did not forgive us when we mess up (Forgiver)? What would...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. 

In this life, the hands of the clock never stop as time continues moving us onward. It wasn’t long ago that we were in the heat of summer and then transitioned into the Fall season, and now we are on the cusp of Winter! 

There are many different “life” seasons of time that we go through, which we can read about in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Whether this finds you in a time of mourning, or a time of dancing, may you find the courage and strength that Paul writes about in Philippians 4:12-13; I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

So, finally, when you conclude the last season of...

"...that they may teach the young..." Titus 2:4. 

The context of this verse is for the older women to teach the young women. The Bible is filled with reminders to honor and value our older generations. It is no mistake that God placed "Honor Thy Father and Mother" as commandment #5 and then attached a promise for those who do it! Today much of the "seeking of advice" happens as an internet search or a social media scan. Though many of the younger authors are excellent at presenting info, there are just some things that can not take the place of the rich life experiences of our elders! We can be confident that if our elders are willing to share their experiences (mistakes and all) and the younger generation is being intentional to seek out their elders' input, we will all make God smile as we fulfill His commands!

- Rex Blevins, PaulB Retail District Manager...