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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2025
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THE LATTER END
by David G. Rose
OK. You may not like this article. I get it. But some things must be said even if they are not popular or trendy.
A friend used to read the end of the story in the newspaper to determine if it was worthy of reading it all. To them, a good ending increased the value of the entire article.
And yes, there is an awesome Bible verse that corresponds with their viewpoint. Consider Deuteronomy 32:29 KJV, “O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!” The same verse in The Message, “They don’t know enough to come in out of the rain. If they had any sense at all, they’d know this; they would see what’s coming down the road.”
These words were spoken concerning Israel. They occur in the Song of Moses as he was nearing the end of his life. In many ways these words remind us of the words of Jesus as He prayed over Jerusalem in Luke 19:42-44. He warned them to not be shortsighted, but to consider the latter end.
Most people are consumed with the present. They do not save money for the future or plan for the coming storm. They do not prepare their wills or burial arrangements until it is too late. Frank Clark said, “Modern man is frantically trying to earn enough to buy things he is too busy to enjoy!”
But arranging for things that we leave behind is far less important than planning on what we take into the future. Hebrews 9:27 KJV, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Today is the threshold to tomorrow. The choices we make today determine our destiny in the life to come.
Why do people refuse to consider the end of life and what happens next? Some know that the future looks bad for them. So, ignoring it now brings them a false peace. Others look to the future as some mysterious, cosmic event that is beyond their ability to comprehend. So, ignoring it seems justified.
But others know that if they really get serious with the “latter end,” they will have to change the way they are living today. So, ignoring it now provides them time to “eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die” (1 Corinthians 15:32). It is a fatalistic approach to life that can indeed be eternally deadly.
However, the wise person recognizes that death is certain and judgment is sure. We find our eternal hope in Christ and accept Him as our Savior. Then we can live every day knowing what the Apostle Paul revealed in Philippians 1:21 KJV, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Make Christ your choice today and be eternally grateful!
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Wednesday Devotional
November 5, 2025
Happy Birthday Grant
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
John 15:7-9 ESV - If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
Prayer: Dear Lord, all praise and thanksgiving unto your marvelous name. The scripture today reminds me that God loves His Creation. These verses are a beautiful love letter from Christ to His children. How wonderful it is to know that the love of God reaches out to us. May I love Christ with my whole heart. Help me to turn away from the attractions of this corrupt world, and to fully embrace the love of God in my heart. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
THE MIND OF CHRIST
The Mind of Christ
PRAYERFUL
by David G. Rose
In this series of articles, we explore the Mind of Christ. Our two key verses are:
~ Philippians 2:5 KJV, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
~ 1 Corinthians 2:16 KJV, “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
In this series of articles, we are investigating the marvelous mind of Christ. Today we discuss the Prayerful Mind of Christ. While on the earth, Jesus was a very busy man. However, He always found time to pray. Sometimes, Jesus would pray all night as He did in Luke 6:12 NKJV, “Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
Jesus was known as a man who had the regular practice of praying. In Luke 22:39, Jesus “went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.” Many of the prayers of Jesus are recorded for us to read and study.
The entire chapter of John 17 presents a prayer of Jesus that is addressed to His Father. It occurs before His betrayal and Crucifixion. It has been called the High Priestly prayer because it is considered as a pattern of the intercession Christ is now making in Heaven for His people.
Jesus was never out of fellowship with His Father. His whole life was an unceasing intercession between our holy God and rebellious man. May we heed the example of Christ and the guidance of the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.” Let this mind be in you.
Next week: The Sympathetic Mind of Christ
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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GUEST ARTICLE
Guest columnist: My only brother Rev. Douglas R. Rose is a published author, composer, pastor, and evangelist. He is grieving the recent loss of his dear wife Dolly. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
A Forest Bath
by Rev. Douglas R. Rose
Thought for Today: Psalms 52:10—“I am like a green olive tree…”
”Shinrin-yoko’
That’s the Japanese term for ‘immersing oneself in forest green environment. Some call it ‘forest bathing’. It is giving Mother Nature a chance to give us a magic massage.
Reading this makes me wonder how to spiritually apply it? Here’s my poetic attempt:
Day by day and moment by moment
God leads us in pastures green;
Beside still waters clear and clean
His beauty is divinely seen.
Minute by minute He leads us in it
Green grow tall trees along life’s way
Forgiveness is like a forest-green bath
Restoring the soul come what may.
Psalms 23 says “ God leads us through pastures green.”
Psalms 1 tells us to be like a tree planted by the River of Life. Isa. 55 relates that the trees of the fields clap their hands.
Ps, 52 says “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God.”
Olive oil was used as an anointing oil on heads of Kings and priests acknowledging their authority from God. Aged olive oil was involved in sacred anointing ceremonies and rituals. Noah was given an olive branch by a dove as a symbol of peace and love of God.
Zech. 14:3-5 prophesies “on that day the lord will go forth and stand on the Mount of Olives and it will split in two.”
These Biblical verses are proof that God takes his forest creations seriously, that’s for sure.
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for immersing my soul daily in your love. Amen.
2025 by DRR
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep
for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV