Ministry News
On Contentment and Happiness
The Seduction O’ Lord, we’re bombarded with tons of messages each day. To buy this or that. To achieve success, do this. Be a millionaire and you’ll be happy. Some of the world pulls us toward evil; lust and sex for women; drugs and alcohol to escape and “have fun”; greed; getting what we want…
Read MoreRedemption For Our Addiction and Sins
Touch Us In Our Misery Our addiction has led to our personal destruction. We are sad and regret we have wasted so much time and resources. We are miserable. This has led us to broken homes; broken personal relationships; and family dysfunction. Our Confessions We are all sinners who have fallen short of Your expectations,…
Read MoreYou, Lord, Are Our Shephard
You, Lord, Are Our Shepherd Reflecting On The 23rd Psalm. The italic phrase is David’s psalm followed by the thoughts of the men in Loaves and Fishes. 1. The Lord is my Shepherd …. I listen for your voice to guide me; tell me Your will and protect me, Lord. I shall not want ….…
Read MoreLost and Found
Lost and Found You know all my sins and the stain of my sins on my life. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Purify me with the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, wash me and I’ll be whiter than snow. O loving and kind God have…
Read MoreYou Can Do All Things, Lord
You Can Do All These Things Lord I am in awe of the miracle of new borne life which You have done billions of times – each one different. Lord, give me the rebirth and create me as a recommitted follower. Only you can create the serenity of a forest glen. Give me that…
Read MoreOur Strength is Through You
A psalm written by the the Loaves and Fishes men. Dear Glorious and Heavenly Father of us all, You are selfless. You have nothing but our best interests in mind. You look over us, no matter where we are, because you are everywhere. You ultimately give us the power to overcome adversity. You truly understand…
Read MoreLord, Grow In Us, The Fruit of The Spirit
A psalm written by Loaves and Fishes residents on June 16, 2021. Based on Galatians 5: 22-23, Matt 13: 3-9, John 15: 1-4 Barren Soil Dear God, I come here to worship You and learn Your Ways. Soften my heart of stone. Make me be rich soil that Your Word will grow in and produce…
Read More“God, You pulled me from the pit” – a psalm written by Loaves and Fishes residents
God, You Pulled Me From The Pit I Was Lost Drugs have destroyed my being and my whole life and everything in it. Alcoholism has destroyed my life. I am like a broken vessel. Fear was all around me. I realize now how grateful I should have been with what I had. The Petitions Lord,…
Read More“Loaves and Fishes Recovery Program” – A testimony by Charles Watson
“Hello, my name is Charles Watson. I have been in the recovery program of Loaves and Fishes for six months now. Over the last 20 years I have dealt with addiction and alcoholism. The reasons I thought I suffered with these things is because of my upbringing and then my father’s passing in 2003. I…
Read MoreThe Fear Of Changing
A child may deeply love his parents, but in most cases his willingness to obey them is rooted deeper in fear than in love. For example, mom and dad prepare to leave for the mall but Junior stays home. His parents restrict him to the house until they return. After they leave, Billy, the next-door…
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