I just wanted to take a minute to tell everyone Happy New Year. We have all endured 2008 and a New Year is upon us. Those of us who consider ourselves true "followers of Christ" have a spiritual and moral obligation in the upcoming year to spread the Gospel as far as we can. I like to think of it as if I am putting jelly on my toast. When I spread the jelly, I make sure that I reach every crevice and corner of the toast. I want every bite I take to taste like the jelly I have chosen.

A hundred years ago a pastor made me aware of what he referred to as a "Normal Traffic Pattern" life as a Christian. We should all take some pride is another person suggesting that there is SOMETHING different about us.

Matthew 5:16 says..."Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." I pray that we are not seeking our reward here on earth, though some do. Our reward is in Heaven with Jesus Christ and with His Glory. Don't be satisfied with the praise of mankind, but seek after the approval of God. That is my wish for you in 2009.

We all have Cancer; some literally, some figuratively, but there's not a one of us called without a mission, regardless of our infirmities. My prayer for myself is that I might "forever sing praises to Him"

Make this the year you give God all that you can give. It will be impossible to regret it.

Papa Dave