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Spirit Lifters from Tom
Kesting
Tom Kesting grew up in
Bluefield and attended
Bluefield
High School. He played football and was on the team
that won Bluefield's first
State Championship in 1959.
Tom graduated from BHS in 1961.
He attended West Virginia
University
and played football for the Mountaineers.
Tom has been working for In Touch Ministries
in Atlanta, Georgia
for the past 14 years. He is a husband,
father and grandfather.
Tom resides in Lilburn,
Georgia.
May
God Bless Tom and his wife Gloria for their continued
interest in the ministries of the Bluefield Union
Mission.
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December
28, 2008
The Perfect Play
I
read the story of the Christ child being born in the manger and what He came
to do for you and me. . .
And
the joy He brings to people is something that
I now can see.
2000
years ago seems like yesterday now. . .
Jesus
puts life into living and He also shows us how.
This
is the season we give, we share , we rejoice.
. .
If
we do this, it is simply by choice.
Sometimes
it's hard to understand the purposes and plans
that come across our way. . .
But
in the end God called the perfect play.
God
came to this Earth to do great things for me
and you. . .
So
enjoy the Christmas season and be happy with
what you and God do.
T.K. <><
".
. .I am come that you might have life, and that
you may have it more abundantly."
John
10:10
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage yur heart, build your faith and
brighten your day.
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December
21, 2008
Those Memories
The
days are shorter and there is a chill in the air.
. .
And
men now wear caps where there used to be hair.
The
smell of wood burning is strong at night. . .
And
the sky is dazzling when it's cold and bright.
People
seem happier this time of the year. . .
And
kids are excited because Christmas is almost here.
Got
a card in the mail from a friend of long ago.
. .
One
of my old friends who taught me how to play in
the snow.
There
is something about this time of the year that
makes the heart glad. . .
But
with missing pieces it's also sad.
The
days are shorter and there is a chill in the air.
. .
And
I cherish those memories of being there.
Merry
Christmas and may you have a blessed day. . .
Share
your memories and make each one go a long way.
T.K. <><
"But
the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I
bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the
people." Luke 2:10
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your spirits,
encourage your heart, build your faith and brighten
your day.
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December
14, 2008
The Only Way
The sun is setting – it’s been a great
day. . .
I’ve been watching God work while I
was at play.
The lake was warm – it was a great place
to be. . .
The picnic with friends – they are always
great to see.
We talked about life and how He’d been
good to each one. ... .
And we shared stores about how we met
Jesus, His Son.
We rode on the lake and saw His creation
all around. . .
And we felt His presence even in those
still, small sounds.
We quoted the Psalms as we stared at
the sky. . .
And we were all sad because we knew
we’d have to say good bye.
The sun is setting – it’s been a great
day. . .
For me, living with God is the only
way.
T.K. <><
"For
in Him we live, and move, and have our being."
Acts 17:28
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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December
7, 2008
Just For Today
Just
for today I am going to be as kind as I can be.
. .
Hopefully,
others will see the difference Jesus makes in
me.
Just
for today I'll watch what I say. . .
Maybe
others will notice my new way.
Just
for today I'll be your friend. . .
We'll
stick together all the way to the end.
Just
for today your rules I'll obey. . .
I'll
try to please you just for today.
Just
for today I'll call someone on the phone. . .
Someone
who is lonely and may be all alone.
For
me this will be living a different way. . .
Just
for today.
T.K. <><
"In
all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct
your paths."
Proverbs
3:6
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith and
brighten your day.
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November
30, 2008
Let Jesus
I
saw a good example when I read it the other day. . .
It
was something Jesus did to show us a better
way.
He
took a servant's towel and set His honor aside.
. .
He
showed us how to serve and how to conquer our
pride.
He
took a bowl of water and washed the disciples'
feet. . .
And
He told them and us if we did this it would
really make us neat.
Jesus
has shown us a better example of how to set
our pride aside. . .
When
it comes to good examples, let Jesus be your
guide.
T.K. <><
"Now
that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed
your feet, you also should wash one another's feet." John
13:14
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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November
23, 2008
You and Me
Do
things just happen - do things just turn out
that way? . . .
Do
things just happen or did someone call that
play?
We
all have our opinions as to why things turn
out the way they do. . .
But,
have you ever thought that maybe someone is
looking out for you?
As
I get older it's easy for me to look back and
see. . .
Somebody
was really looking out for me.
The
jobs, the people - they all play their part.
. .
And
each circumstance makes a lasting impression
upon my heart.
Good
things, bad things, we experience them all.
. .
It
seems to be part of life - part of our call.
Do
you suppose God had a hand in all of this.?
. . .
That's
the question I couldn't resist.
Do
things just happen the way they do? . . .
Or
would it just be that someone is watching out
for me and you.
T.K. <><
"For
I know the plans I have for you," declares the
Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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November
16, 2008
Every Inch
Your
life and your words show what you tell. .
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Live
carefully because they do it so well.
You
can't fake it when you expose the true you.
. .
The
fruit of your living reveals what you do.
A
purpose and a plan is a great place to start. . .
But
always ask Jesus to live through your heart.
It
is totally incredible what God can do. . .
Especially
when He works through me and you.
So
open your life wide and let Him feel every
inch. . .
And
a fruitful life will be a cinch.
T.K. <><
"For it is God who works in
you to will and to act according to His good purpose."
Philippians 2:13
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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November
9, 2008
In Control
God
invented time and He owns the patent too. .
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And
He created days and nights and the color blue.
God
is in the cockpit guiding this ship. . .
And
we restless humans fret and flip.
There
is no need for a distressed soul. . .
After
all - God is in control.
We
run and search and try to be the best. . .
And
we challenge ourselves as we face the test.
We
die from stress and needlessly too. . .
Never
knowing the creator of blue.
Friends,
there is no need to have a distressed soul.
. .
After
all - God is in control.
T.K.<><
"If
God be for us, who can be against us?" Romans
8:31
May
the Lord use this Spirit lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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October
26, 2008
Victory
God
knows our every heartache, He knows our bitter
pain. . .
And
if we can learn to trust Him in our darkness,
our trust will not be in vain.
God
wants to be involved in your life if you'll
only open the door. . .
You
may be drowning in an ocean of woe, but He
will get you safely to shore.
We
all have disappointments and heartaches that
cause us plenty of pain. . .
And
inner peace is something that we sometimes
never seem to gain.
But
God knows our every heartache, He knows our
bitter pain. . .
And
by trusting in Him, the victory we will gain.
T.K. <><
"Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not unto your own understanding."
Proverbs 3:5
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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October
19, 2008
A
Special Need
It's
a real challenge to resolve to live for Christ
in our actions, words and deeds. . .
Yielding
our hearts to Him and praying for other's
needs.
It's
exciting to watch what He does in another
life or two. . .
And
just think, the action started with you.
There
could be a life that God wants to touch through
you. . .
And
praying for that person could be the most
important thing you could do.
So
make it a top priority to perform this special
deed. . .
Pray
for someone who you know who has a special
need.
T.K. <><
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according
to his power that is at work within us." Ephesians
3:20
May
the Lord use this Spirit Lifter to lift your
spirits, encourage your heart, build your faith
and brighten your day.
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October 13, 2008
Your Roots
We
have that human tendency to want to try
to do it all. . .
We
believe that without our effort, the kingdom
will fall.
Like
a growing tree we want to send out new
shoots. . .
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