The Gospel Gleaner

* Worship and pray together (Matt. 6:33; 26:41). A key component missing in many marriages is spirituality. When spouses share the common ground of true worship, they have a strong foundation. (Psalm 127:1; John 4:24; I Peter 3:7). 

* Communicate (Pro. 31:11; Ephesians 5:22; I Peter 3:7). Hiding things undermines trust. Communicate on all major decisions. Addressing concerns ahead of time leads to better understanding for both parties. 

* Leave and cleave (Genesis 2:24). Establishing your own home gives your marriage the space it needs to flourish. Do not ignore your parents but recognize that your new family is a priority. * Date your spouse (Romans 12:10). You won each other’s affection by dating, so it makes sense to continue to spread quality time together to keep affection strong. Set a regular time to share fun activities. 

* Budget (I Cor. 13:4-5). Arguing about money is the number one indicator to predict divorce. Set a budget together and help each other stick to it. Avoid debt (Pro. 21:20). Encourage each other to save. Put God first (Matt. 6:33). 

* Compliment (Pro. 15:17). Try to compliment something about your spouse every day (Rom. 14:19). Gentleness stops arguments before they start (Pro. 15:1).

Prayers needed for our country, for our National Leaders, State Leaders, Local Leaders. Do pray for those sick, especially those with the virus. Pray for those who have lost loved ones. Pray that each of us are working and doing the will of God. We need to pray for each other and show our love toward all including our enemies. Pray for the doctors and nurses working with the Covid-19 patients. Pray for our Law Enforcement Personnel – County  and State.  

                        Gunner Lovejoy, Pottsville. COME AGAIN SOON! 

John Church 

Had appointments with his cardiologist and his family doctor He got good reports on his heart and back.

Norma Cody 

Got an injection in her wrist Wednesday and has an appointment for October 1st. 

Tammie Couch 

Has improved from the surgery on her shoulder and doing exercises at home.

Amy Stevens 

Will continue with radiation. 

Mike Reid 

Has a doctor's appointment the 24th as the tendinitis is not gone completely. 

Mike Charton 

Will be taking radiation treatments as soon as the doctor can get this scheduled and gets the results from the MRI. 

Burt Wilkerson 

Has health problems. 

Willie Faye Mahan 

Has really improved and came home.  

Jack Stobaugh 

Is not doing well and is on hospice.

Mike Lovejoy 

Has a licensed practitioner coming to his home each week to check him. He has therapy Monday and Friday for 2 more weeks. 

Pat Elkins 

Has not been feeling well but did have a radiation treatment.

Ricky Martin 

Has major health problems and keeps losing weight but the cause has not been found. 

Whitney Sommers  

Will wear the boot for a month and the broken ankle should be healed.

Judy Bradley 

Is still weak from the Grave disease and is still taking time to recover. She has a doctor's appointment the 24th.

Jill Fernning 

Is taking chemo treatments.

Dean Noland 

Is having problems with her neck.

Greg Hillis 

Has cancer, and it is very bad.

Drake Webster 

Has recovered from Covid and doing really well. 

David Bush 

Has been diagnosed with cancer and must have surgery or radiation

Haley Lovejoy 

Has improved some. 

Pam Garcia Lee's 

Is home from the Burn Center at Children's Hospital, and she has improved some. 

Burlin and Nelda Gray 

Have Covid. They are still sick and weak. 

Greg Coffman 

Has improved some and back in school. 

Barbara Knight 

Has not been feeling good the past week and needs prayers. 

Odell and Joan Eubanks 

Were in church Sunday after both had a fall last weekend. 

Beckie Reid 

Was not feeling well last weekend. 

Kathy Hall 

Has Covid. She is the daughter of Ted and Barbara Knight. 

Wyatt Reid 

Was sick past of last week with ear infection and upper respiratory infection. 

Wynona Bartlett 

Had a test made last week and will have a CT test this week. 

Shirley Bradley 

Was in Baptist Hospital, Conway, and heart tests were made. She is home and has an appointment with her cardiologist ( in Little Rock) the 24th.  

Sid Womack 

Has been diagnosed with cancer. He will be taking chemo and radiation treatments. He is an elder at the Dover Church of Christ and son-in-law of Dorothy King.

 Count your blessings instead of your crosses; count your gains instead of your losses.  Count your joys instead of your woes; count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; count your courage instead of your fears.  Count your full years instead of your lean; count your kind deeds instead of your means. Count your health instead of your wealth, and yes, above all count on God instead of yourself. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Psalm 103:2  

 * You can find answers (I Peter 3:15).  

* God commanded it (2 Timothy 2:15; John 5:39; I Peter 2:2; 

   3:18). 

* Ignorance is not excused (Acts 17:30).  

* Ignorance destroys (Hosea 4:6). 

* Ignorance causes church problems (Romans 16:18).  

* You can make good decisions (Psalms 119:105). 

* It keeps us from sin (Psalm 119:11).  

1) Sin is a violation of the conscience (Romans 14:23). 

2) Sin is knowing to do good, and not doing it (James 4:17). 

3) Sin is breaking God's law (I John 3:4). 

4) Sin is unrighteousness (failing to keep God's commands) (I John 5:17).  

As the mother was completing the purchase of two new suits for sons, Charles and Arthur, Charles proudly said to his brother, “Won't I look nice in Bible study and Church Sunday?” A friendly lady standing near overheard him and asked, “Do you go to Bible study and Church?” And the small brother, Arthur, only five, giving her a withering glance, inquired, “Where else would I go on Sunday morning?” Blushing, the lady remarked, “That's the best sermon I ever heard.” The most precious gift we can give our children is not a trip to the beach, a shining new toy or a new suit of clothes but the opportunity to study the God in whose image they are created. Plan to be present with your children for Bible study; in this you can give them a gift that will neither grow old nor wear out.  

For life to be the fullest, sweetest and most rewarding:  

* Do more than move; improve.  

* Do more that get; give. 

* Do more than regret; repent. 

* Do more than look; see.  

* Do more than sympathize, help.  

* Do more than attend church, worship. 

* Do more than built a house; make a home. 

* We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts, not breaths, in feelings, not in figures on a dial. 

We should count time by heartthrobs. 

He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.  Do more than breathe; live.