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His Last Salute
When we are young, & have both parents, & especially if they’re still together, it’s a HUGE blessing. Not meaning any dishonor to my...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 23, 20232 min read


Thanksgiving is for giving thanks!
I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure did! Although I’m a huge “foodie” as ya’ll know, the food is just a small portion...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Nov 24, 20232 min read


We are Fishers of Men
“Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen....

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Allow Jesus to speak to your storms
In life, we will encounter storms – not just the meteorological kind, but the spiritual kind. Storms of adversity & persecution....

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Nov 4, 20233 min read


There’s Value in Waiting on the Lord!
Today, right now, we live in a fast-paced world running over with instant gratification that waiting can very easily be viewed as...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Anita’s New Planter Box!
The mornings are getting cold ya'll & I spent too much money on Anita's plants to not do anything to save them! Plus, I do love our...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Oct 22, 20231 min read


It’s OK to say NO
So the last post was about being generous, which we are called to do. However, there are times when we need to say no. “Let what you say...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Being generous pays!
Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? Well, to the world, it is. But if you're a believer & know God, it's not. Let's talk about it. The...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Turn the Table on the Devil!
“and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Preaching vs Teaching
Is there a difference? Let's start out by reading 2 Timothy 4:1-2: “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Happy Birthday Anita in 2023!
Wow! What a wonderful weekend this has been! I'm so grateful God created Anita & l am beyond blessed to have her by my side as my wife! I...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life
One word...FRUIT! “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Don’t get too busy for God!
“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Beware of the Enticers!
“but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Happy Independence Day!
"The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jul 4, 20231 min read


Joy at it’s fullest
There are many Scriptures about joy, but God used John 16:24 to speak to me this last week. “Until now you have asked nothing in My name....

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jun 3, 20231 min read


Memorial Day 2023
I know we traditionally say "Happy Memorial Day" to one another with good intentions. But truly, Memorial Day is for honoring & mourning...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
May 29, 20231 min read


You are the salt of…
Hey family & friends! It's a beautiful Saturday today! I'm about to have lunch after this post! I made my chicken bacon ranch pasta &...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Mar 25, 20232 min read


Procrastination vs. Priority
Hey y’all! So I’m rising up from a week long cold! I’ve definitely felt better in days past but I’m so grateful to be well enough to be...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Mar 12, 20232 min read


Communion with the Riley’s 2022
Good Evening & Merry Christmas y'all! On Christmas we like to do communion & we want to invite you to do it with us with your families!...

C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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