The Pastors Rant

Keep the Heavenly Vision and Your Eyes upon the Goal

Keep Sacrificing and Giving for Others, He sees it all.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Keep helping others and He will Keep Helping You!
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Keep doing everything as unto the Lord and reap the Lords Blessings.
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Keep Loving Jesus and You’ll overflow with Joy! “My Joy No Man Taketh From You.”

Dr. Ken Kovach

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Positive Attitude and Faith makes All the Difference!

In life there are many things that you can’t control, no matter what! Nevertheless, you should never let those things, regardless of how bad they are, defeat you. “There are many things about tomorrow I may not understand, but I know who hold tomorrow and I know who holds my hand.” Remember that, no matter how bad the situation gets, you have to see the Lords hand in it and you’re the one who decides how to react to it and how much it can or will affect you.

It is essential to always look to the Lord and pray to always see the positive aspects of any occurrence. In other words, try identifying the good parts in everything. Even though it might sound extremely hard at the beginning, seeking the Lord for the Mind of God about the situation and looking for the good aspects in the worst situations of all will help you exercise your way of thinking and, in time, you’ll find yourself viewing situations in an incredibly constructive and positive manner.

The Lord will help you to start seeing everything in a good light, when things can’t get worse than they already are. The answer is to detach yourself from the facts and ask the Lord to help you see things through His eyes. Remember that most things in this life are temporary and you have to move on, no matter what. Also, if you train yourself to smile a lot and be polite to the people around you, you might discover that, in fact, this actually represents an efficient “habit cultivating medicine” against bad thoughts and a healthy attitude towards life can play a crucial role in becoming a more positive person.

But always remember to seek out the lesson you should learning from the situation. Have an open attitude towards whatever happened and try to be in a “learning mode” which will only make you wiser, stronger and more positive and full of faith for the future.

When there is an extremely difficult problem to solve and no solution seems to fit in, remember to change the perspective from which you’re looking at things. Getting awfully scared and not being able to think clearly, will definitely not lead you to resolving the issue. On the other hand, if you pray and really seek the Lord for his answers for the situation you may form another perspective as to how the Lord sees things, and develop a more positive attitude identifying difficult situations in a more positive manner and become a true problem solver.

You have to have a winner’s attitude in order to defeat problems. Consequently, if you’re nervous, afraid you might fail, unconvinced with your actions, etc. people around you will perceive you exactly as you perceive yourself. Our spirits are contagious and often are a reflection of our attitudes and thoughts. That is why it is so important to have the Mind of the Lord, peace in our hearts and His views on the matter.

The good thing about attitudes is that we can change or educate ourselves to view things more through the eyes of faith and with a positive outlook. And it has been proven that a good attitude toward everything around us is more efficient and effective than projecting worry and fear. Jesus is in the business of changing hearts and lives and a positive outlook can only produce good results, so have an “open attitude” and look at things through the eyes of faith!

Dr. Ken Kovach

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For ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. The Living God Walking in [US], Dwelling in us and being our God! And Fighting our Battles for us.

When you walk through a storm hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho’ your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone,
You’ll never, ever walk alone.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone,
You’ll never, ever walk alone.

Jesus said, “I am with you Always even unto the End of the World.”

Rev. Ken Kovach

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The Joy of the LORD is your Strength.

The Joy of the Lord in Salvation
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation. And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

The Joy of the Lord with a Perfect Heart
The people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy. Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy.

The Joy of the Lord in Following Jesus
Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness
of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:

The Joy of the Lord in Trying and Sacrificing Times
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

The Joy of the Lord for Counselors
But to the counselors of peace is joy. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

The Joy of the Lord is their Strength and Rejoicing
For this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Keep the Heavenly Vision and Your Eyes upon the Goal

Keep Sacrificing and Giving to Others, He sees it all.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Keep helping others and He will Keep Helping You!
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Keep doing everything as unto the Lord and reap the Lords Blessings.
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Keep Loving Jesus and You’ll overflow with Joy! (My Joy No Man Taketh From You.)

Rev. Ken Kovach

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The Battle Field of the Mind and Heart

Keep thy heart (And Mind) with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life. And Fight the good Fight of Faith and Lay hold on Eternal Life.

As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. We have to make a conscious effort to think good thoughts and to continually cleanse our hearts and minds in His Word. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.

One of the best ways to do this is to memorize His Word, in fact that is probably the most important thing we could be doing in this life. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

We have been cleansed by the Holy Spirit but it’s a fight to stay on the Lords channel and think His thoughts. The battles are often won of lost in the battlefield of the mind. (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it? That’s why we have to continually look to the Lord and His Word. And as David Prayed, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

Only the Lord can renew and change us as we take time with Him in prayer and the Word. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature.

Memorize Scriptures and resist the Devil.

Rev. Ken Kovach

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Laying up in store for them selves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

With All the Changes taking Place in the World Today here is a short Faith Building Compilation.

………that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints…… building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost………. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life………. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy……….. To the only wise God our Savior, [be] glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith………we might have a strong consolation, which have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us…. Which [hope] we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil…….. Whither the forerunner is for us entered, [even] Jesus……………. let us hold fast [our] profession……….. Come boldly unto the throne of grace,that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward….. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise….I commend you to the Word of God which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among them that are sanctified….so then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God….Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

May God Bless each and Everyone One of His Children, as they Enter each New Day by Faith. Jesus said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away but my Words Shall NEVER Pass Away!” They are established Forever.

Rev. Ken Kovach

Called by God…or…Volunteer?

Have you ever heard the comment, “But I’m just a volunteer”. Well, here’s some thoughts on how to discern from hence your calling comes…………

1) Someone called by God looks upon rehearsal as an opportunity to be used by God : A volunteer sees it as “just another” time-consuming commitment.

2) Someone called by God looks at constructive criticism by being grateful for feedback because

he/she wants to be the best they can be…..A volunteer looks at it with anger and indignation.

3) Someone called by God puts in more than ‘effort’; he/she gives their all……A volunteer puts in

just enough to get by.

4) Someone called by God leads a personal campaign to improve that which needs improvement….A volunteer sits back and complains about this and that and everything

5) Someone called by God feels secure in God’s direction for his/her life…..A volunteer feels

threatened by the talents and gifts of others.

6) Someone called by God comes to rehearsals and services as prepared as possible….A volunteer

does no outside practicing or preparation.

7) Someone called by God digs in and perseveres when trouble arises…..A volunteer wants to

quit at the first sign of issues.

Someone called by God prays over the needs of his/her ministry….A volunteer is oblivious to

the needs of others.

9) Someone called by God praises God for distributing gifts and talents as He chooses….A

Volunteer is prone to jealousy of others.

10) Someone called by God seeks to resolve all personal conflict to preserve the unity of the

Body….A volunteer shrinks back from relational conflict.

11) Someone called by God knows that being used of God is the most fulfilling thing he/she can

do with their life…..A volunteer’s main source of fulfillment is his/her talents and abilities.

12) Someone called by God responds to His call with humility and in dependence on Him…A

Volunteer can’t handle being put into situations where’s he/she isn’t in their ‘comfort zone’.

So, the question is; Are you a volunteer? Or, are you Called by God?

The LIGHT gives us Sight

For thou wilt LIGHT my candle: The LORD is my LIGHT and my salvation: They looked unto him, and were LIGHTened: and their faces were not ashamed. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy LIGHT shall we see LIGHT. send out thy LIGHT and thy truth: let them lead me; Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the LIGHT of thy countenance.

Unto the upright there ariseth LIGHT in the darkness: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a LIGHT unto my path. The entrance of thy words giveth LIGHT; it giveth understanding unto the simple. The path of the just is as the shining LIGHT, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is LIGHT; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: The LIGHT of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness LIGHT before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

Let your loins be girded about, and your LIGHTs burning; Ye are the LIGHT of the world. Let your LIGHT so shine before men: What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in LIGHT: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Let your loins be girded about, and your LIGHTs burning;

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of LIGHTs, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Keep Those Lights burning Brightly!

Rev. Ken Kovach

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The Devil tries to imitate Jesus

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of LIGHT. And he has deceived Most of the World into following his Glittering Lights, Sparkling Gold, Hollywood Celebrities, Violence, Wars, Worldly Knowledge and “Be Good” Religions etc.

Jesus warned us that, “The LIGHT of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of LIGHT. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the LIGHT that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” Make sure your Faith is Founded on Jesus and the Word.

Take heed therefore that the LIGHT which is in thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore be full of LIGHT, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of LIGHT, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee LIGHT.

The Devil has deceived and confused people into loving darkness rather than light. He has tricked them in to thinking it is “cool” or “over educated” them to where “through knowledge they knew not God”. (Darkness is his form of light.) And the LIGHT shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

And this is the condemnation, that LIGHT is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than LIGHT, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the LIGHT, neither cometh to the LIGHT, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the LIGHT, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Jesus is the True Light and His Light and Word Destroy the power of Satan. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as LIGHTning fall from heaven. In him (Jesus) was life; and the life was the LIGHT of men…the true LIGHT, which LIGHTeth every man that cometh into the world.

Jesus said,”I am the LIGHT of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the LIGHT of life. As long as I am in the world, I am the LIGHT of the world. Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the World. Let your Light (His Light) Shine. And they that sat in darkness (shall see) a Great Light through your “changed life” and personal witness.

And Jesus will once again visibly enlighten the whole World. For as the LIGHTning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. That’s our call home.

Rev. Ken Kovach

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For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Dwight L. Moody, Christian preacher, awakening from sleep shortly before he died said:
“Earth recedes. Heaven opens before me. If this death, it is sweet! There is no valley here. God is calling me, and I must go.” “No, no, Father,” said Moody’s son, “You are dreaming.”
“I am not dreaming,” replied Moody. “I have been within the gates. I have seen the children’s faces.”
His last words were, “This is my triumph; this is my coronation day! It is glorious!”

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But thank God we have Eternity to look forward too.

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Rev. Ken Kovach

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