I switched on the flashing amber lights of the school bus as I approached the end of Johnny’s drive way. The brakes squealed, the bus stopped, and I opened the door to let him on as the red lights flashed to stop traffic. But Johnny was not standing at his usual spot. I looked up his long driveway toward his house up at the farm. That's when I saw a porch door swing open and Johnny ran out.

He was about ten years old and had not yet hit the age when his hormones would slim down his rounded little-boy body into that of a young man. He wasn’t quite in shape to run frantically down his quarter-mile driveway to catch the bus, but I admired his determination!

Something had caused him to miss the bus--almost. Sweat ran down his red-hot cheeks as he huffed and puffed to catch his breath. A few minutes after Johnny pounced into his seat, I heard other children scream “Eeeewww! Johnny threw up!” He had pushed himself so hard running that he over-heated and got sick. I wish Johnny had slowed down. I would have waited for him and that would have been much better than cleaning up a mess. 



Some things just can’t be missed—like busses. Jesus spoke of a wedding party waiting for everything to get ready. He said some of the guests were prepared, and others were not. The prepared guests were welcomed into the party, but the others missed their opportunity. You can read the parable in Matthew 25:1-13

That comparison sounds harsh, but sometimes the truth is hard to hear. Jesus has forgiven the sin and wrongdoings of very person. But to "get on that bus," we have to trust Jesus is who he is and did what he came to do. At Christ the Cornerstone, we tell that good message--Jesus wants everyone to be ready so that when we returns, we all will rejoice with him in Heaven. I pray that you will always be ready by trusting in Jesus. If you're not sure, I'm willing to pray with you. 

Keep reading for a couple opportunities to help others get ready by loving, serving, and engaging them with Jesus' good news: 

We are here to love God and all people so that all people may experience the

life-changing love of Jesus!

LOVE - We meet every weekend to experience God's love for us and show His love for others.

SERVE- We use our abilities, talents, skills, and passions for the good of others.

ENGAGE - We engage with friends to care for one another and to make new friends so they may experience God's kindness too. 

Do you have gently used infant items? A newly-relocated couple, expecting their first child, is asking for assistance with baby needs. Are you in a position to help? Use the button below to contact Lynne Poindexter for more information. 

Oct. 31 5 - 8 pm

Can you donate a couple large bags of pre-wrapped candy?
Can you decorate your car trunk and pass out candy?

A prayer for you: 
Dear Heavenly Father, your mercy and kindness endure forever! Thank you for loving all people so much that you gave us the way to live with you forever. Give us faith every day to follow your ways so that others may also experience your eternal love. In Jesus' name, amen.

- Pastor Roger