DAN BISER II

 Greetings, "Watchman what of the night?" Isaiah 21:11 The end of the year is now upon us. Transition from 2024 to the new year of 2025. We have now arrived at a 1/4 of this new century. It seem vaguely familiar when we crossed out of the 1900's into 2000. I'm not assuming that every one that reads this or that is praying with us was born yet in 2000. But we are here in this moment of December, 2024, for "such a time as this".  And we may also realize and understand this truth, that there is a huge difference in our nation, families, churches and our own hearts and lives compared from December, 1999 to this present hour. Whether that be for the better or worse, only you can answer for yourself. But as the church and Christians, we must all answer the question of the Lord: " watchman what of the night?" Not many are able to rest in peace and strength by saying at the close of this year, "all is well". Many are hurting, lost, struggling and...

Greetings, "Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord your God and cry unto the Lord," — Joel 1:14 As we find ourselves in the midst of preparations and celebrations for Christmas, it is right and fitting to rejoice in this season. Advent holds deep meaning for us as Christians, reminding us to continually remember and praise God for sending His Son, the Christ, our Savior and Lord, in such a miraculous and powerful way. Yet, as Christmas passes, the new year approaches. Let us take a moment to reflect on how we will finish this year and begin the next. It is always my personal desire and prayer for the church that we finish strong and well so that we may start strong and sure, all for His glory and honor. Over the past year, many have stumbled and fallen. Some have departed from the faith, while others have struggled with inconsistency in their walk with Christ. This is not what the Lord desir...