Which side of the fence are you on?
Jesus...Worshipped or Whipped?
Which side of the fence are you on?
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Which side of the fence are you on?
Monday, May 15, 2017
Step Into The Harvest
I have an itch that needs scratching you might say. I recently had a friend take his own life, and it makes you evaluate everything you ever said or did to them as well as everything you didn't say and didn't do, I'm sure that I'll share more about this experience as time progresses, but for now, I just wanted to encourage you with what I think is so important for the times we live in.
As believers, it is our responsibility to show the love of Christ and share our faith with family, friends, co-workers, strangers and certainly those who are in need. Often times we find it difficult for varying reasons; lack of confidence, confusion, fear of failing, doubt in our own abilities due to comparison to someone we feel is far beyond our level or any number of other reasons. Whatever the rationale, we (me included) often shy away from sharing our faith and loving on others as we should. I'm here to encourage you, it doesn't matter how good that other person may be at sharing, or how inexperienced you might be, there are people in every aspect of your life that are hurting, lonely, lost, depressed and overcome with burdens we don't have the first clue about. Be someone they can hear some kind words from, a pat on the back, a hug around the neck, someone that brings a prayer they never expected.
I don't care what stage of their life they are in, I don't care if they've never heard the gospel before or if they are a seasoned 50 year veteran of Christianity, it is our responsibility to share the love of Christ, freely, as it is freely given to us.
I wanted to share this verse, "5 What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. 7 So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building." - 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 (NIV)
Whatever it is that they might be going through, you might be the very person that makes it a little more bearable, might just help them get up the next morning, and maybe they want to spend more time with you, visit your church, have a coffee together, or it could turn into a long term valuable friendship for both sides. You never know what part of the plan you are playing, so be there for people in general, show the love of Christ, share your faith; Love God & Love People...
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In Christ,
Ryan
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Don't Do Life Alone
Emotional post, don't even know where to start other than saying I don't want to see this happen to anyone ever again, but a friend of mine took their own life last night, and it's a terrible, horrible, sad, overwhelming, tragic thing.
I usually have words, thoughts, scripture, advice for people in most situations, but that has hit me like a million bricks on my head, I've only been able to actually say it out loud once and I swear it was almost impossible. I feel terrible for him, his family, his friends, I struggle with "is there anything I could've done or said to have prevented this" and a whole laundry list of other emotions and questions, its terrible, but this post isn't about me, it's about you.
What I want to make sure my friends understand is that if you need someone to talk to or you need someone at your side, I'm here, call, text, message or whatever you need from me, any time, it's A ok, I won't ever be upset by a late call or text from a friend in need. You don't need to take your life, there are people who care and are willing to be there to help you. And I know it might go beyond what someone like me or another friend can offer as help, but we can be by your side as you get whatever kind of help you need. I've got tons more I want to say, but I don't even know how to word it, but know that you are loved, not just by friends or family, but by a Heavenly Father also who's love knows no bounds, He knew you before he formed you and he numbered the hairs on your head. No matter how bad things get, tomorrow is a new day and me and other friends like me in your life are there for you.
If you need to talk to someone you don't know, there are resources available to you. You're not alone. Confidential help is available for free.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours everyday
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;” - Psalm 34:18-19 NIV
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
Man Enough Devotion
Associate & Youth Pastor Ryan Rose Calvary Assembly of God Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
Iron Sharpens Iron Devotion
(04/03/2015)
Associate Pastor Ryan Rose
Calvary Assembly of God
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Iron Sharpens Iron Devotion: Day 5
Iron Sharpens Iron Devotion: Day 5(04/03/2015)Associate Pastor Ryan RoseCalvary Assembly of GodFort Smith, ArkansasIf you enjoyed this devotion, or if you feel it would impact someone's life, would you please click the (share) or [like] button on this video today? Thank you friends, God Bless. https://www.facebook.com/armensministries
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Iron Sharpens Iron Devotion: Day 5
Iron Sharpens Iron Devotion: Day 5(04/03/2015)Associate Pastor Ryan RoseCalvary Assembly of GodFort Smith, ArkansasIf you enjoyed this devotion, or if you feel it would impact someone's life, would you please click the (share) or [like] button on this video today? Thank you friends, God Bless. https://www.facebook.com/armensministries
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Suicide - Guest Blog - Dan Williams
Read the words below and apply them to your life like someone else's life depends on it, because it just might...
Suicide: So tonight I rolled through the ridiculously slow McDonald's drive-through and ordered a meal. When I say slow I don't mean that they were taking their time; I mean that I was pretty much the only customer at that time. Anyways, I've visited with the cashier at the first window for a few minutes about what he likes most and what he dislikes most about working for McDonald's.
He said that he enjoys serving people. That it may not be some job that required a fancy degree, but he gets to help people enjoy one of the most pleasurable things in life; which is eating a meal with your friends and family.
He said that the hardest part of the job is not the busy hours, nor the pressure inside the room with coworkers and bosses; but it's actually the customers.
Not the ones that are unhappy with their meal, or the ones that had a bad McDonald's experience; but the ones that are just simply hateful to you when nothing is wrong.
He gave me one example where a mother came through the drive-through and was screaming at her kid and then used him and his job as an example of where they are going to end up in life if they make poor decisions and don't get their life together by making good grades in school and such.
And he said comments like that are painful coming from people he doesn't even know...because he's not working at McDonald's because he made poor decisions or bad grades. He's working at McDonald's because it takes three lower-paying jobs to support his family because of unfortunate events in his original career path.
Tomorrow, we should evaluate the words we say to people before we say them. Because you don't know them and what their going through.
This past weekend, a guy that I went to school with committed suicide for reasons I don't know. It was unexpected. It was obviously a permanent solution to a temporary problem that I feel he could have overcome had someone, somewhere said or done things differently. Perhaps from a stranger.
The words you speak to someone could only contribute to another person taking their own life... And you may not even realize it.
The words you say to someone could also save them.
Think about it.
-Dan.
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