{"id":109690,"date":"2026-04-19T08:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=109690"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:42:46","slug":"a-pastors-thoughts-36","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/04\/19\/a-pastors-thoughts-36\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pastor\u2019s Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[By Pastor Bill Kohler, First Baptist Church of Owego]<\/p>\n<p>Jesus said, \u201cIn the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.\u201d <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our prayer life is troubled when we consider the cruelty in the world as we pray for those in need. As you are aware, thousands in Cuba, Pakistan, Nicaragua, and Iran live under political oppression, along with older adults in Ukraine and starving children. 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Mankind realizes that Christ condemns their sinful life and feels ashamed when their deeds are revealed by the light of Christ. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whoever lives by Christ&#8217;s principles comes into the light, and God rewards their deeds. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Psalm 36:23 &#8211; The steps of a righteous person are ordered by the Lord, and he delights in their way. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Though we fall, the Lord will uphold us with his right hand of righteousness. Those who love Christ and others are the light of the world, Matthew 5:14.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let that light of Christ shine everywhere to draw everyone to him.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Isaiah 41:10 \u2013 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, I will strengthen you and help you. 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