There is huge difference between a professional fisherman and an amateur. Most people don’t know the basic elements of fishing, such as how to tie a lure or bait a hook, yet they take off expecting to win a tournament. First, you must determine what your target fish species is and go to...
My Father
posted by Alan Mushegan
My earliest recollection of my Father was that he was the Biggest, Strongest and most Fearless man I knew. I knew there was nothing my father, Harry Ararat Mushegan, could not do. When he set his mind to a task, he wouldn’t give up until he had conquered it. My Father was my mentor, my...
How Do You Pray?
posted by Alan Mushegan
It’s been said that “Prayer is the key to heaven and faith unlocks the door.” Simply defined, prayer is submitting yourself to the Lord. It’s an outpouring of the heart, where pride is abandoned. Prayer is simply communicating with God. Many come before the Lord with a specific...
See U . . . ?
posted by Alan Mushegan
Today I went on one of my wife’s many excursions. We were on a quest to buy supplies for the Church which took us into several stores. [Think you know where this is going?] As we stood in line at the checkout counter, the person in front of us had difficulties in their transaction. As we approached the register, the lady at the counter said “I’m so sorry for the wait.” We understood the situation and I said it was no problem, we all know where we’re headed, and she quickly responded to something that charged my thoughts. She said “I know where I’m going” and I responded I do too. Then I asked...
We Fight Bold Weeken...
posted by Alan Mushegan
I’m so proud to be the Pastor of a church who has such a passionate Outreach team. This team works tirelessly throughout the year supporting the women in our community. This year they are fighting harder than ever before by combining the Miles for Mammograms & Worship in Pink into...
When Others Try To Kill Your Dream
posted by Alan Mushegan
Have you ever faced someone close to you who wanted to destroy your promise, your dreams, your destiny, your future? You are not alone! There are those people who become envious of you, who want to control your life, because you have what they don’t: dreams, courage, strength, money, happiness, friends, etc. And because you stand on the promise given by the Lord, they seek to kill that promise. They don’t want you to enjoy life, or have what they’ve lost. They’ll lie and try to persuade others to side with them, even if it means they have to kill your dream. The bible speaks about a self-centered woman just like...
The Night Before Eas...
posted by Alan Mushegan
“And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they...
What is Good Friday?
posted by Alan Mushegan
Why is it called Good Friday? What the Romans and Jewish authorities did to Jesus was definitely not good (Matthew 27). Although I do not believe we will ever comprehend with our carnal mind, the agony, pain and abandonment that Jesus felt on the cross, I can’t help but recall the...
Reaching Your Potential
posted by Alan Mushegan
Remember in school being asked to complete a task, or the dreaded Science Project? For those who played sports, remember giving all you had? It seemed no matter how hard you tried, your teacher or coach would push you harder. I remember this one coach, and no matter how hard I pushed myself, he would tell me “you can press harder.” He always said “you don’t know your potential.” He pressed me to test my boundaries, both mentally and physically. He said I needed to change my mind set and try harder. As a typical teen, I thought he was crazy. I was giving it all I had, I couldn’t do anymore! I never really understood...
The BIG Trap
posted by Alan Mushegan
So many times we find ourselves believing that only the big things in life can make us happy. We believe if only we had a big house, a great job, dream vacation, etc., we would be happy. In reality, our daily activities contribute most to our happiness. Instead of focusing on ‘if...
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