Pastor's Corner

Gary experienced hardship in life. He was molested at age 7. At age 11 he was afflicted with spinal meningitis which crippled him for three years. After becoming an award-winning music producer, (working with the Association, Paul Revere and the Raiders, among many others) he was shot three times by hitmen, nearly ending his life. Gary recognized his need for God and asked Jesus Christ into his life. Following that decision, he spent the rest of his life using his talents in Gospel music.

Gary Paxton is known for writing a song about Jesus coming into his life. The lyrics go like this:

"Time after time I went searching for peace in some void. I was trying to blame all my ills on this world I was in. Surface relationships used me 'til I was done in; and all the while Someone was begging to free me from sin. He was there all the time; He was there all the time. Waiting patiently in line, He was there all the time. Never again will I look for a fake rainbow's end. Now that I have the answer my life is just starting to rhyme. Sharing each new day with Him is a breath of fresh life. Oh what I've missed. He's been waiting right there all the time.".

The Lord has patiently waited for each of us to open our hearts' door to Him. Our life is like a temporary vapor, a mere wisp. We should not take advantage of His patience, risking our eternity by waiting until it is too late. "For the wages of sin is death. But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" Ro. 6:23.

Pastor Greg Brownell

Dayton United Brethren Church