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Psalm 118:24 reminds us "This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." This is easy to do when things go according to plan, but I was recently given a tough reminder of what this looks like when things don't go as you anticipate....

By Guest Speaker Rory. Thank you for sharing this powerful message today.

As we all know, the presidential election is right around the corner. 'Tis the season to watch the debates, listen to the rally speeches, and cast your vote. However, there's a darker side to the election season: the hatred it can bring out in people. It seems like everything in America lately is a fight. You are either this or that. You either believe in this right or you don't. You either think the government should do this or that.

Pizza Ranch is a proud partner of Wildwood Hills Ranch. Perry Krosschell, Pizza Ranch’s Chief Vision Officer was able to attend with other members of the Support Center Staff. He stated in a recent Facebook post, “Wildwood Hills Ranch exists to transform lives and strengthen communities by providing healing, hope and God’s unconditional love to at-risk youth and veterans. They use equestrian therapy and leadership programs for up to 10 years…not just for a week. This is all done with 100% full scholarships.”

“If you aren’t getting better, you’re getting worse.” Have you ever heard this saying? While it may not hold true for every situation, it definitely applies to spending time with Jesus and reading the Word. It can be so easy to fall out of the routine of reading the Bible, praying, and spending time with God. However, if we aren’t doing this daily—or even multiple times a day—we risk losing that vital connection.

In the past week or two, the mornings have been absolutely perfect in Iowa. They have been clear, calm, and cool. I watched an entire sunrise for the first time in my life with my wife the other day. I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Why did it take this long for me to watch a sunrise?” I was blown away by the beauty of God’s creation that morning.

We can’t make a garden grow, but we can definitely be the reason it doesn’t grow! -lack of water -too much water -too much sun -not enough sun, etc. Same goes for community! The Holy Spirit does the work. We are just instruments. The Holy Spirit makes a community or relationship truly grow. We can still be the reason that a community or relationship doesn’t grow though! -Toxic relationships -Constant arguing/debating -Talking behind other’s backs -Selfishness

Amazing song of Praise by Elevlation Worship, below is the song and a few of the lyrics at the bottom is the link to entire Elevlation Worship Praise lyrics. Enjoy and Praise the Lord!

Lakeville, MN had a great event on September 19th. Teaching youth all about Pizza Ranch.

Create in me a clean heart, OGod and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Today we are looking at a comfortable environment. When we think about comfort here is a few words:

Have you stayed overnight at someone’s house before? What do you expect when you stay at someone’s house?