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“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 Life is filled with both exciting and dangerous adventures. The words Faith and Fear are crucial to how we live. They cannot coexist; you must chooseContinue reading “ALLOW FAITH TO DEFEAT FEAR!”

“HE WILL CALL UPON ME AND I WILL ANSWER HIM.” Psalm 91:15 God in heaven is unwaveringly faithful in all things and continues to affirm His loyalty today. He is always with us, ready to serve our every need, provided we choose to believe and accept. Time and again, we approach our prayers with strengthContinue reading “FAITH FOR LIFE EVERLASTING!”

“GOD DOES NOT JUDGE BY EXTERNAL APPEARANCE.” Galatians 2:6 “I HAVE BEEN CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST AND I NO LONGER LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME. THE LIFE I LIVE IN THE BODY, I LIVE BY FAITH IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME.” Galatians 2:20 Paul’s words explain thatContinue reading “I HAVE DIED SO THAT CHRIST MAY LIVE”

“No, the Word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” Deuteronomy 30:14 The Word of God remains unchanged through time. It has not altered over the centuries and will continue to remain the same until the end of days, should the Lord delay HisContinue reading “THE WORD OF GOD NEVER DIMINISHES!”

“IF I WERE STILL TRYING TO PLEASE MEN, i WOULD NOT BE A SERVANT OF CHRIST.” Galatians 1:10 What is your life motive? What goal are you trying to achieve? Is it becoming the top executive in your company, graduating with a doctorate, or impressing others with worldly achievements? If so, consider reevaluating your goals.Continue reading “WHO ARE YOU PLEASING?”

“IF ANYONE IS PREACHING TO YOU A GOSPEL OTHER THAN WHAT YOU ACCEPTED, LET HIM BE ETERNALLY CONDEMNED!” GALATIANS 1:9 “IF I WERE TRYING TO PLEASE MEN, I WOULD NOT BE A SERVANT OF CHRIST. ” GALATIANS 1:10 To know Jesus is to understand his Holy Word. Throughout history, people have taught ways to followContinue reading “BE AWARE OF FALSE TEACHINGS!”

“BE VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS AND THE LAW THAT MOSES THE SERVANT OF THE LORD GAVE YOU: TO LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, TO WALK IN ALL OF HIS WAYS, TO OBEY HIS COMMANDS, TO HOLD FAST TO HIM, AND TO SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL.” Joshua 22:5 “EXAMINE YOURSELVESContinue reading “THE EXAMINATION!”

” MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU, FOR MY POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 We all face weaknesses. As humans, we are born fragile, but it is our duty not to chase fanciful dreams; instead, we should seek the power of Jesus. When God sent Jesus to this world, He knewContinue reading “JESUS DIED IN WEAKNESS BUT WAS RAISED IN POWER!”

“DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” JOSHUA 1:9 “BUT ALL WHO LISTEN TO ME WILL LIVE IN PEACE, UNTROUBLED BY FEAR OF HARM.” PROBERBS 1:33 I once had a dream where I was standing on the balcony of a high building. My fear ofContinue reading “OPEN THE PARACHUTE GOD HAS GIVEN!”

” We use God’s mighty weapons, not the worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keep people from knowing God.” 2 CORINTHIANS 10: 3-5 ” As the Scriptures say, ‘ If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.’ ”Continue reading “DEEATING THE WRONGDOING AROUND US!”

“CLEARLY, YOU ARE A LETTER FROM CHRIST SHOWING THE RESULT OF OUR MINISTRY AMONG YOU.” 2 CORINTHIANS 3:3 “FOR WE LIVE BY BELIEVING AND NOT SEEING.” 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 Stay focused! This message is important for everyone in God’s army. According to 2 Corinthians, we are like letters being read by others. We control theContinue reading “STAY ON POINT”

“IF YOU MAKE THE LORD YOUR REFUGE, IF YOU MAKE THE MOST HIGH YOUR SHELTER, NO EVIL WILL CONQUER YOU, NO PLAGUE WILL COME NEAR YOUR HIME.” PSALM 91:9-10 ” FOR THE KIND OF SORROW GOD WANTS US TO EXPERIENCE LEADS US AWAY FROM SIN AND RESULTS IN SALVATION.” 2 CORINTHIANS 7-10 Life presents manyContinue reading “THOUGH THE ROADBLOCKS SEEM ENDLESS”

“Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builder is wasted.” Psalm 127:1 When you build a house, you should be careful to pick out the right place to build, do all of the ground soil testing that is needed, and choose a builder that you can trust. You want your house toContinue reading “BUILDING A HOUSE FOR OUR GOD IN HEAVEN”

We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. We faithfully preach the truth. God’s power is working in us. 2 CORINTHIANS 6:6-7 For many of us, mornings start with a healthy breakfast that prepares our bodies for the day ahead.Continue reading “OUR DAILY BREAD”

” He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 —– ” And he has given us the task of reconciling people to him.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 Christ Jesus hasContinue reading “LET CHRIST’S LOVE CONTROL YOU!”

“Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News.” 2 Corinthians 4:4 —– “For God who said, ‘ Let there be light in the darkness’, has made this light shine in our hearts so weContinue reading “FIGHTING THROUGH THE DARKNESS”

“ He renews my strength.” Psalm 23:3 —– ” My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5 —“The Lord is your God alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your, all your soul, and all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Becoming a new person in Christ is quite the journey, and let’s beContinue reading “BECOMING A NEW PERSON IN JESUS!”

” But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 CORINTHIANS 1:9-10 —– “The Lord keeps us from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watchContinue reading “RELY UPON GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.” PSALM 119:90 The God we worship is a faithful God who joyfully builds lasting relationships with his children. He is not only incredibly patient and resilient but also deeply understanding of the beautiful complexities of human emotions, recognizing that those heContinue reading “FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION!”

” God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 Following Christ can be a constant struggle. We are in spiritual battles that we don’t even understand. We are hard hit by the devil and hisContinue reading “FOLLOWING CHRIST CAN BE A CONSTANT STRUGGLE”

“But whatever I am now, it is because God poured out his special favor on me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 —– ” The very essence of your word is truth.” Psalm 119:160 —–” You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22 As born-again Christians, we possess the essentialContinue reading “THE ESSENCE OF THE TRUTH!”

“But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.” 1 Corinthians 15:20 —– “Just as everyone dies because we belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.” 1 Corinthians 15:22 ——- “But there is an orderContinue reading “A RESURRECTION FOR ALL WHO BELIEVE!”

“Guide my steps by your word so I will not be overcome by evil.” Psalm 119:133 In the darkness of night, having a flashlight is a wonderful way to illuminate our path. No matter where we find ourselves, what truly matters is reaching our destination safely and confidently. Life can sometimes feel like darkness, butContinue reading “MY GUIDING LIGHT!”

“ For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” PSALM 91:11 —– ” When you call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble.” PSALM 91:15 Fear is a dangerous tool used by the devil to weaken our faith in God, creating barriers that inhibit our spiritualContinue reading “DO NOT FEAR FOR GOD IS NEAR!”

” And God is faithful; He will not allow the temptation to be more than you stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Troubles and worries are everywhere, making it easy to feel trapped in a cycle of anxiety and despair. Yet,Continue reading “THE WAY OUT”

“Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping -believing that he would become the father of many nations.” ROMANS 4:18 ——– ” But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith.” ROMANS 4:3 Abraham was promised by God that he would be the father ofContinue reading “HOPE IS FOREVER!”

“Surly your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” PSALM 23:6 ———– “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” PSALM 91:1 ———- “If you make theContinue reading “LIVING IN GOD’S WORD!”

” So, I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live here on earth.” Psalm 116:9 ” Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 Learning to walk in the presence of the Lord is an amazing experience that brings freedom to thrive in our lives.Continue reading “WALKING IN THE LORD’S PRESENCE!”