“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. John 14:17 NLT

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:1-3 KJV

Thank you to Jones College for hosting the Congressional and State Legislators! It was great to hear an overview of the community impact, hear about the progress being made at the new Napier School of Design & Building Arts, the Agriculture Programs, and the Nursing Program.

It was wonderful to attend an event at South Central Regional Medical Center where Governor Reeves announced a new residency program, additional job creation, and the new Smith County Hospital partnership.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;And patience, experience; and experience, hope:And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:3-5

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

This year, look for September’s full Harvest Moon to appear just after sunset on Tuesday, September 17. This year, it is also a Supermoon!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV

Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34 NLT

It was a fun day at Pearl’s Diner in Laurel visiting with friends, celebrating Pearl’s birthday, and celebrating the 7th Anniversary of Pearl’s Diner!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday my friend!

And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 King James Version

To all 1974 NEJ graduates: Join us for our 50th Class Reunion festivities!! It will be so much fun to see everyone and visit. My cell number is 601-498-3708. Call or text if you have any questions.

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

The Harvest Moon, the full moon for September is tonight, September 17th. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox, which is on September 22 or 23, always takes on the name “Harvest Moon”.

Congratulations to Canopy Children's Solutions! Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting, and tour of the expansion of Canopy Children’s Solutions new location in Hattiesburg was a great success! And thank you to Trustmark for support of the school.

We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the LORD. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT)

It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:18-19 NIV

It was a great to be part of the Cooperative Leadership University by serving on the Cooperative Youth Leaders Legislative Panel. I enjoyed visiting with the students!