Ahhhh the Dog days of summer have begun!

Most of us have experienced the heat and humidity that are associated with summer. There's not much we can do to escape the heat, but we can choose how to adapt and overcome to still get things done. In many ways this is just like life. There are times when it, just like the weather, seems to be unbearable. However, we continue to adapt and overcome and continue to finish the race that is set before us. Today I heard a great message that was entitled "Hold your Place; Don't give up or give in". It was inspired by the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 verse 4. The essential point was that even when tough times come, as they will, we are to hold our ground and stay where God placed us. He tells us there is nothing that can defeat us or take us from his eternal love. Many times, we don't think the struggle is fair or just; we are not always in a place to see the beginning from the end on issues of life. We are just asked to trust and obey and hold our ground.

This past month or so has been incredibly difficult for many of the Brotherhood family. We have seen Brotherhood members as well as spouses go home to be with the Lord. In every case we ask why, what is the point of this, why were prayers not answered? We are told that we see as thru a dimly lit glass when we try to see through the eyes of God.

The assurance of an eternity together is but a small price to pay for what we believe to be a shortened time here on this earth.

We encourage each of you to Hold Your Ground. Don't be moved and live a full life that encourages all those who are around you to do the same. Be the one who comforts a Brother in need, give an encouraging word, do something extra.

We continue to hold all those in prayer who are in the battle and for your loved one who is fighting that good fight of Faith to Stand. When you feel too weak to go on, reach out and let us stand with you and together we all hold tight to our promise.

Mike Miller, Jeff Kuecker, and Mark Neumann we are lifting you up and believing for answered prayers. 

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Contact Dean Payne (574)276-1442, Joe Morgan (530)340-0866 or Amos Allen (305)801-7838 to be added to the prayer list.