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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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Thanksgiving 2025
by David G. Rose
Thanksgiving is almost here. Here’s my Thanksgiving poem:
Rising with the morning sun,
I thank you Lord for all You’ve done,
And as I pause in noonday heat,
I bow before the Mercy seat.
And when the stars shine in the sky,
Upon your care I will rely.
And if the midnight storms assail,
I trust your power to prevail.
And may each moment of my days,
Be lived for You in humble praise,
You are my Savior, Lord, and King,
I thank You Christ for everything.
In the scriptures, we are often admonished to be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” It is not always easy to be grateful when we are going through troubles and trials. But it remains the right thing to do. The song by Andre Crouch reminds us: “If I never had a problem, I wouldn’t know that God could solve them, I wouldn’t know what faith in God could do.”
Psalm 106:1 ESV, “Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” We must recognize that the Lord is Good. He brings good things into our lives and we should show our gratitude continually. James 1:17 ESV, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
The Apostle Paul makes this strong statement in Colossians 3:15 NKJV, “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” In this verse, “be thankful” is less a suggestion, and more of an admonition. To “be thankful” is a choice of our will. It is a conscious decision and one that the Apostle expects us to choose.
Many of us take the benefits of God for granted. We assume that the water we drink will be pure. We assume that the oxygen we need will be there in the morning. We do not question if the sun will rise tomorrow, or if the stars will shine at night. But this Thanksgiving, give God your sincere gratitude for all the benefits that you have assumed to always be there.
It is good to be grateful for our family, home, and income source. But this year, let your gratitude be turned more toward God. Be grateful for the fact that our God, the Creator of all, has thought of us and the things we will need. Though we are unworthy, yet the Lord has showered us with His mercy and grace.
Cherish every Gift God has provided. The old hymn by Johnson Oatman says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one, count your many blessings see what God has done.” So, rather than a general prayer, why not take the time to note each blessing God has provided, and give Him the glory and praise?
We are the creation of a marvelous God. We remain dependent upon Him. It is a wise person who remembers to acknowledge God with gratitude.
Next week: My Quiet Time
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DRM - David Rose Ministries
AG - Assemblies of God
FBAS - Board member of the Fort Bend
Archaeological Society
FBCHC - FT. Bend County Historical Commission
FBH - Fort Bend Herald newspaper articles
XP - Xulon Press
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
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Tuesday Devotional
November 25, 2025
Grumbling
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Philippians 2:12-16 ESV - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Prayer: Dear Lord, all praise and thanksgiving unto your wonderful name. The scripture today challenges me to grumble less and to praise more. Please help me to be content in my life. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
THE MIND OF CHRIST
The Mind of Christ
BENEVOLENT
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 that the mind of Christ was benevolent. We read in Acts 10:38 KJV, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”
Jesus found His purpose in showing kindness to others and in helping them in life. The phrase “went about” reveals that Jesus was constantly on a mission of mercy and love for everyone He met. Doing good to others fulfilled His calling (Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:18).
These pure motives of Christ should also be the motives of His Church. As the Apostle Paul taught in Philippians 2:4 NKJV, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interest but also for the interests of others.” When we truly understand the heart of Christ, it will revolutionize our ministry to others. Let this mind be in you as it was in Christ Jesus.
Next week: Concluding summary of this series on the Mind of Christ
GUEST ARTICLE
Guest Columnist: Rev. Tom Miller is ordained with the Assemblies of God, husband to Rhonda (15 grandkids). Tom currently does interim work & fills pulpits in Wisconsin.
Tip of the Iceberg
by Rev. Tom Miller
Have you ever heard the expression, “That’s just the tip of the iceberg”? It’s kind of a strange phrase until you realize only 10% of an iceberg is above the surface of the water!
It’s a phrase that rings true. If a person gets arrested for drunk driving, odds are it’s not the only time they drove drunk. If you are seen giving money to a homeless guy, my guess is this isn’t the only time you were generous to someone in need. It’s just the tip of the iceberg.
The Bible records a conversation God has with Abraham. Take note of what is still untapped within Abraham:
“Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, ...a father of many nations have I made thee. ...and kings shall come out of thee.” (Genesis 17:3-6)
Whatever Abraham had accomplished to this point in his life was just the tip of the iceberg. But God knew Abraham’s potential.
There’s a famous photo of an iceberg peeking through the ocean. But it also shows the significantly larger portion looming below the surface. This is the caption:
“What we can easily see is only a small percentage of what is possible. Imagination is having the vision to see what is just below the surface; to picture that which is essential, but invisible to the eye.”
I am certain Abraham had no idea what kind of potential was resident within, but kings, nations, countless millions of descendants, and even the Messiah would come forth from him. But it was all below the surface.
What you are now is just the tip of the iceberg. What you are, is that 10% that shows above the water line. But just below the surface looms all you CAN be.
Don’t settle for what you can see; study, read, believe, risk, trust, invest and become. Don’t settle for what you are, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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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