Complaining turns an 11 day trip into 40 years (part 2)

I pray that you find something to be thankful for this week. You can begin thanking God because he woke you up this morning and then move from there. I pray that you have a "GRATEFUL" filled week.

What's on Your Mind?

I hope you have had a wonderful time away with friends and family over the holiday. We are now into the second month of of the year. Can you believe how fast it is going? This week I want you to listen to this song, Grateful by Hezekiah Walker. This song sets the mood for our lesson this week.

Did you know that if you have a grateful heart, you prepare yourself to receive from God the many blessings he has for you? Did you also know that an ungrateful heart turns into an ungrateful life? When that happens you allow that attitude to set up in your heart and it keeps you from being able to receive what God has for your life.

Therefore, this week what things are you grateful for? Share them this week and let's talk.....

Complaining turns an 11 day trip into 40 years

For those that do not know, this is me, Minister Jewel D. Williams. I created C.O.M.E (College Online Ministry and Encouragement) because I was listening to many of the complaints about not being able to find a church to attend while many of you are away at school.

This blog does not attempt to replace the fellowship or growing that takes place in the church environment. It is only a supplement for you until you can find a church home and then afterwards, just a help in your growth process.

This year, the Lord has been speaking to me about being grateful. That will be the theme throughout many of the messages you see for the remainder of your school year. I pray that each of you receives the message in this lesson and applies it to your daily living. Let me know what your responses are, we would love to talk to you, pray with you and help you in your growth process. God bless you.

Returning in February!

Happy New Year!

I pray that all of you had a wonderful time at home with family and friends. Some have gone back and some are still making their way back to school. I pray for all of you to have a safe journey back to school.

Our regular Sunday messages will resume in February. You will all have had the opportunity to get back into the swing of school and your regular routines. In February we will feature several speakers. I will present a message, along with Minister James Williams. We also hope to present some younger faces to you this month. So keep tuned in for what's up coming. In the meantime, if you haven't had a chance to view the already posted messages, go back and receive the blessing from these previous messages.

Also, we want to hear from you regarding your prayer request and what you have to say regarding the let's talk sections. We have some prizes and some give aways this year, so keep in touch and let's talk!

Happy Holidays

I wish all of you a blessed holiday with family and friends. I pray that you all make it home safely from school and back again. I pray that you make a commitment to walk even closer with God than you did the year before. I pray that this New Year brings with it success, encouragement and advancement in your life and studies.

I pray that even when you face difficulties you do not allow them to discourage you but to help you see God's hand even clear and to understand his will even more.

We will begin our weekly blogs in February. I hope this year that you will respond and share not only the blog with others in need but that you would also share your prayer request and testimonies of the good things God has done in your life. Let's talk in the New Year. God bless!

Minister Jewel D. Williams

What's on your mind?

There are many reasons we celebrate Christmas. We are looking forward to the big presents and the home cooked meals. Well, those are all great, but there is so much more for us to be excited about Christmas and that is JESUS. Jesus is the reason for the season.

While it might seem like just a saying, there is so much truth to that statement. Without Jesus, there would be no reason to celebrate what his birth brought us, which is the gift of salvation to mankind. This is the greatest gift ever given and it is beautiful when it is received by those that God has offered it to.

After you view this video share what the name of Jesus means to you? What is your desire for the holiday and what is your commitment for the New Year? Share your thoughts and let us pray collectively for that to happen. So view the music and then, Let's Talk..........

The Gift that Keeps on Giving (Part 1 and 2)

Today, I want you to watch these two videos. They are titled, "The Gift that Keeps on Giving". This first one is from a clip of a movie about the book of John. After viewing that message, go to the second video.



This video is part two of this set. The reason I chose to show these two videos is because we often think about the holiday's as happy times and everyone having great fun. But what about the person that maybe is not feeling so happy or having a difficult time with the holidays? Maybe it isn't you, but as you watch these videos think about how you can be one that gives the gift that keeps giving. It was the gift first given to you now can you pass it on?

My prayer for each of you is that you would have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family and friends. This is the last posting until the New Year because many of you ar going home for the holiday and won't be back until mid-January.  God bless you and keep you safe during this year.