Pastor Odie Kennedy's Pearls

So many people are crying out for help.  We never know what people are going through.  What we have seen in the land, has devastated us once again.  All over our nation, there has been bloodshed. It is no wonder that some have given up on the promises of God.   What do you do when the trials and pain of this life seem to disconnect you from the promise? Looking at the story of Joseph, one would be tempted to scowl at the circumstances of this young man.  He loved his father and his father deeply loved him. Though he was hated by his brothers, he continued to share his dreams.   Joseph did not know what would become of him when he landed in the pit.  He listened while his brothers thought they decided his fate.  Can you imagine the pain this must have caused Joseph?  You probably don't have to imagine because you've been there. I don't have to know your testimony to know that you've faced a pit experience in your life.   Wh...

What a weekend we had here in Colorado. Two feet of snow in the city!  We heard the forecast earlier in the week that this storm would be a doozy.  You could feel the anxious atmosphere in every interaction,  People across the state started planning for being on a full lock down.  The aisles of the grocery stores were packed, and our staff was discussing the closure of Sunday service. The safety of our members at Unity Pentecostal Temple is paramount.  We have adhered to and maintained the protocols of the CDC to ensure a worship experience without fear.  When we went to bed on Saturday, it appeared that the weatherman got it wrong this time, but Sunday morning proved he saw the signs.  As my family gathered around the table for our virtual worship, it was apparent that the storm only closed the location.  It didn't close the doors of the church.  Our hearts were yet turned toward heaven.  Two feet of snow caused a major disruption for m...