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09/07/2026

From this morning’s reading

Ecclesiastes 3:8a
A time to love and a time to hate.

“A time to hate? But you’re a Christian!”
When is a time for hating? We are not to hate those who sin, but we should hate what they do. We should also hate when people are mistreated, when children are starving or abused, or any time God is dishonored. Here’s the hard part—we should also hate the sin in our own lives.

09/06/2026

From this morning’s reading

Ecclesiastes 2:17,19
Therefore, I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind. I hated all my work that I labored under the sun because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will take over all my work that I labored at skillfully under the sun. This too is futile.

Solomon had everything any man could want, yet he said he hated life. Why? Because he pursued possessions and wealth as a means of personal satisfaction. We are supposed to work hard. We must work to survive, but more importantly, to serve God, to take care of and provide for those under our care. When we work only to gain wealth and possessions for ourselves and our own satisfaction, our lives will seem empty. But if we are doing it to serve God and others, we will experience a full life that won’t leave us feeling bitter. If we work for God and take each day as a gift, thanking him for all he has done, we can enjoy life to the fullest.

09/05/2026

From this morning’s reading

If you don’t see a post the next few days it’s because my phone is on its last legs. Will be getting a new one soon.

09/05/2026

From this morning’s reading

Ecclesiastes 2:13-16
And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness.

The wise man has eyes in his head,
but the walks in darkness.

Yet I also knew that one fate comes to them both. So I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?” And I said to myself that this is also futile. For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise man, since in the days to come both will be forgotten. How is it that the wise man dies just like the fool?

In these verses, Solomon came to the conclusion that even if life is futile, it is still better to be wise than foolish, that we should still live in wisdom, not spend our lives living as fools. He also realized that the wise will die, just as the foolish person. Wisdom and wealth will mean nothing at the end of our lives. We shouldn’t build our lives on things that are perishable, but on the foundation of God. When everything else is taken away, we will still have God, the only one we really need. We may see death as the ultimate equalizer, but God makes it very clear that what we do in this life here on earth makes a great impact on our eternal reward.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

09/04/2026

From this morning’s reading

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Vs 1,2
The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem.
“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher.
“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”

Solomon had a reason for this attitude while writing this book. He was near the end of his life, looking back on all he had done. He saw that almost all of it meant nothing. Yes, he accomplished many things. He undertook building projects, bought slaves, herds, and flocks, amassed great wealth, and became the greatest person in Jerusalem. But it all seemed meaningless to him. In Solomon’s time it was believed that good people prospered and wicked people suffered. But he realized that in his experience, this wasn’t the case. Solomon, in this book, tries to tell us that whatever we try to accomplish in our own efforts, our own abilities, is meaningless. That our commitment to God is our only reason for living. Without God in control we will never be satisfied, no matter how successful we are.

09/03/2026

From this morning’s reading

Proverbs 31:10-31

People mistakenly identify the women of the Bible as entirely domestic. But this final chapter speaks of a woman as much more than just a good wife and mother. It says she is more precious than jewels. She is identified as a manufacturer, importer, manager, realtor, farmer, seamstress, upholsterer, and merchant. These strengths and talents are not of her own making , but come out of her reverence for God. The one thing that is not mentioned is something that would be the first thing mentioned in today’s world—her appearance. Her attractiveness comes from her character, her actions. We can’t be just like her, but she can be an inspiration to all of us. Proverbs starts with the command to fear God and ends with an example of a woman who does just that. The qualities that are mentioned about this woman, when combined with the fear of God (reverence), lead to a life of enjoyment, success, honor, and worth. We should all use the book of Proverbs to show us how to live in today’s world. How to become wise, be discerning, and live according to Gods commands.

09/02/2026

Q: If I knew someone who was considering hurting themselves, are there any scriptures or truths that I could share to help them?
A: If someone shares directly with you that they are planning to hurt themselves, then the first and most appropriate response will be to help move them away from that intention. Depending on the severity of the situation, it may be necessary to call 911 to get professional help and support.
Even if a person is not actively suicidal, Bible verses still may not be the best response. It is important to understand that depression and suicidal tendencies can have a variety of causes. If a person’s depression is caused by a medical or dietary issue, a counselor or psychiatrist may be in a better position to help them. Depression and su***de can be a result of shame, wrong beliefs, or dysfunctional relationships; all of which can be healed through a relationship with Christ; but we can cause a lot of harm if we misdiagnose a medical problem as a spiritual one.
However, that being said, I do believe that a relationship with Jesus Christ and a knowledge of His word can empower us to overcome hardships and challenges, so let me share some thoughts about ways that God and His Word may help those struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts.
Fundamentally, su***de is caused by an individual’s conclusion that life is not worth living, or that the world would be better if they were not in it. According to God’s Word, both of those conclusions are completely wrong! These wrong conclusions can be caused by wrong perspectives of the meaning and value of life (taught by bullying, neglect, or deceptive teaching), or by suffering or deprivation (chronic pain, dysfunctional relationships, or an imbalance of chemicals in the body or brain can cause seemingly pointless and endless misery). Counselors and medical professionals can help address or lessen some of the underlying causes of depression (consider Paul’s relationship with Luke the doctor in Colossians 4:14 and his advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:23 as examples of a biblical perspective of medicine).
If you are a Christian and you see someone who seems to be struggling, it may be beneficial to share Biblical truths about our value in God’s eyes (Ps. 139:14; Luke 12:6-7; etc.), or our hope in Christ (Romans 8:18; Romans 8:28; Romans 15:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; etc.). It is often the case that we are best able to help others with challenges that we ourselves have struggled with (2 Cor. 1:3-4), so if you’ve struggled with depression or low times in life, share what has helped you!
It is also important not to underestimate the power of a loving church community. A healthy church will be a welcoming and healing environment for the struggling; meeting their need for healing Truth (John 8:32) and healthy relationships (1 John 4:7). We cannot fix every problem in this broken world, but we can walk alongside the hurting in love and persist in praying for each other until answers are found. Remember; the goal is to help the person reach a more wholesome and blessed place in their lives. If we aren’t able to help the struggling, then we should encourage them to reach out to others until they find what they need; God’s word gives us confidence that solutions are out there if we seek them (Matthew 7:7-8)!

09/02/2026

Q: Why does it seem like the Jews are disliked by many today? Is it because they are accused of crucifying Jesus? Does the Bible support antisemitism?
A: There is indeed a considerable amount of negative feeling towards the Nation of Israel and Jewish people present in the world today. Historically, the Jews’ rejection of Jesus has been used in an attempt to justify that bias. But I think the bias itself goes far deeper, originating in one of the most fundamental sins known to man: jealousy.
In approximately 2100 B.C. God, in His sovereign and mysterious will, called one man out of millions to receive a special offer of blessing. That man’s name was Abram (later Abraham), and he was the progenitor of the Jewish race. God promised unconditional blessing to Abraham and his descendants, including the unconditional possession of the Promised Land, success in their endeavors, and protection from their enemies (Genesis 12:1-3). God also blessed Israel with the revelation of His will (Romans 3:1-2; 9:3-5). Of the 66 Books of the Bible, only 2 were written by a non-Jew. All the rest contain revelation given by God directly to the Jewish People. These blessings are significant and seem somewhat unfair when viewed by themselves. Much as a favored child will be envied and mistreated by their siblings, so also jealousy can rise in the hearts of Gentiles if they see the blessings bestowed upon the Jews without also recognizing the responsibilities that accompany them (Romans 2:5-11).
God, in His perfect justice, always balances greater blessings with greater expectations (Luke 12:48). Just as the Jews are foremost in blessing, they will also be foremost in judgment (Romans 2:8-11).
In my opinion, the Abrahamic promise remains in effect, even to this day (Romans 11:1-5, 25-27). The Nation of Israel and the Jewish people continue to enjoy unconditional protection, prosperity, and blessing (Romans 11:11-15), even though some of their blessings have passed to Gentiles in the Church (Romans 11:11). The blessings God has given to the Jews serve as a kind of test for us Gentiles: are we willing to accept God’s sovereignty as He distributes His grace according to His own purpose? Those who accept God’s will in this matter share in the blessing (Genesis 12:3). Those who refuse to do so reveal themselves to be God’s enemies, regardless of what justifications they might use. Their mistreatment of God’s Chosen People will be addressed by Him at the proper time (Exodus 2:23-25; Matthew 25:31-46).
If you would like to receive a digital copy of todays Ask A Pastor with bible verses you can send an email to [email protected] or by mail to the Formoso Community Church; P.O. Box 66; Formoso Kansas 66942, You are always welcome to visit the Formoso Community Church, 203 Balch St, at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings.

09/01/2026

The kiddos are heading back to school and we are also gearing up to start another year of J.O.Y Club!

Starting September 9th from 4-5:30 we will meet for games, music, snacks and lessons. Any student pre-k and up is invited to attend we just ask that you please contact one of the phone numbers listed below to make sure we have enough snacks for everyone!

We can’t wait to see all the students and get started soon!

09/01/2026

From this morning’s reading

Proverbs 28:13
The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

It’s just in our nature to want to hide our sins, our mistakes. But it’s hard to learn from something you refuse to admit to doing. These things are supposed to teach us something, but in order for that to happen, we have to own it, to admit it, to analyze it. Then we can make changes in the way we do things, the way we treat others so it doesn’t happen again. We all make mistakes, we all sin, but we don’t have to keep repeating them.

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