Rev Charles Hopkins's Blog (4)

The Home Bound and The Church



In the church there are many members who are unable to take part in the life of the church because of health, age or their jobs.

When we think about these three groups, we look at them as people we need to minister to. And this is very true. We do have a duty to meet their spiritual needs and help them to know they are still a part of the life of the church. But we forget that these groups are as dedicated to Christ as the other members. And they… Continue

Does My Boss Know I'm A Christian.



First let me say what I'm not talking about. I'm not talking about preaching on the job. You are paid to work, not preach. I'm also I'm not talking about asking each person you work with, do they know Jesus. Because you should have a good idea with out asking which employees our believers Because when you first started to work, you start building personal relationships with your fellow employees. Lets talk a little about The Christian in the… Continue

Fret Not



Psalm 37:1



Fret not thyself because of

evildoers, neither be thou envious

against the worker of

iniquity



Prayer



Because the Lord is my God I have no need to worry, He gives strength to my arms. I find favor in the eyes of the rulers. Because of thy grace. those who hunt me will not find me. Thy word is my food in the mid night hour. And the word of God is like water in the desert , it is a giver of life. When my enemies would… Continue

I'm Not Dead Yet.



In most tribal communities they have an council of elders. The chief or war leader may or may not be a member of this group of elders. But this council of elders gives them a chance to pass on to the tribe the wisdom that comes with the long life. This council of elders is a bridge from the people who have died to the young adults who do the fighting and hunting for the tribe . Wisdom does not always come with age but there is a knowledge that comes with long… Continue