Arlie’s Article!!!!!

Storms, Crisis

An old sea captain was quizzing a young naval student. "What steps would you take if a sudden storm came up on the starboard? "He replied, "I would throw out an anchor, Sir." "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "I'd throw out another anchor, Sir." "But what if a third storm sprang up forward?" "I'd throw out another anchor, Captain." "Wait a minute, son," said the Captain. "Where in the world are you getting all those anchors?" The young man replied, "From the same place you're getting all those storms." Personal storms or crises have a way of showing up unexpectedly. The person without some anchors can get blown away. The best anchors on earth are these: dependable friends; a stable, loving family; a church home; and a personal relationship with the One who is...(Preaching Devotional, Sept. 29th 09.).

When we take a look at what is going on around us with the economy, world leaders threatening with nuclear bombs, government spending out of control and running up a very high deficit, it is easy to be up-tight and fearful. This is when we need those anchors we will find with God and with His Church.

We are family here at New Hope and this along with the Word of God found in the Scriptures will help anchor us together. Yes, here at New Hope we are family.

In Christ’s Love, Arlie