“He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.” 1 Corinthians 1:2 I have been born twice, once by an earthly birth, born into sin and to live within this world. TheContinue reading “HE WAS THE MAKER AND I WAS THE TAKER!”
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FROM TOUCHING HIS CLOAK TO THE GREATNESS, HE PROVIDES!
“Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.’ Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter’, he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And theContinue reading “FROM TOUCHING HIS CLOAK TO THE GREATNESS, HE PROVIDES!”
EACH DAY IS A NEW BEGINNING
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “BecauseContinue reading “EACH DAY IS A NEW BEGINNING”
JESUS, THE JUDGE OF ANGER!
“But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgement. If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.” Matthew 5:22 Wow, what comments by Jesus. He dissects angerContinue reading “JESUS, THE JUDGE OF ANGER!”
LEARNED BEHAVIOR FROM GOD IN HEAVEN!
“Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your ways.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Learning our behavior from God is a lifelong process of growing in faith, understanding his character, and ultimately striving to reflect His attributes in our ownContinue reading “LEARNED BEHAVIOR FROM GOD IN HEAVEN!”
IF GOD WERE TO DESCRIBE YOU TO OTHERS, WHAT WOULD HE SAY?
” O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love, for all who ask for aid.” Psalm 86:5 Just how would God describe you if he were to describe you to others? As I set and think about that question, I cringe at the thought of all the crazyContinue reading “IF GOD WERE TO DESCRIBE YOU TO OTHERS, WHAT WOULD HE SAY?”
THE HONORS WE OWE!
“For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 When we were born, we began our repayment plan to God. You and I were created to glorify our Lord. We are to praise him, honorContinue reading “THE HONORS WE OWE!”
TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES!
“But let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Due to the fact that we are all born into sin, it is necessary for each of us to be transformedContinue reading “TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES!”
WE ARE MADE FOR GOD’S GLORY!
” For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! ” Romans 11:36 Everything that is created comes from God. All creation is intended for the glory of God. All creatures, all things and all human beings are created to glorify our GodContinue reading “WE ARE MADE FOR GOD’S GLORY!”
USING GOD’S ERASER
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that will please the Spirit.” Romans 8:5 Have you taken time to analyze your thoughts? Just what is on your mind? We may claim to be Christians but are we supportingContinue reading “USING GOD’S ERASER”
TAKE NO EXITS!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto you own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 5:5-6 As we continue our journey to heaven there are many exits along the way. It is important that we stay completely focused on Jesus asContinue reading “TAKE NO EXITS!”
MONEY IS MONEY AND PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE—-RICH OR POOR, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!
“For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every kind of evil.” James 3:16 There have been many times that I have wondered just why there are those in the world that have all the money they need to buy whatever they want, and then there are those whoContinue reading “MONEY IS MONEY AND PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE—-RICH OR POOR, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!”
BAD ATTITUDES LEAD TO BAD DECISIONS
“Then all the people began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. Their voices rose in a great chorus of complaint against Moses and Aaron. ‘ We wish we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness’, they wailed. ‘ Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have usContinue reading “BAD ATTITUDES LEAD TO BAD DECISIONS”
FROM LIVING THE LAW TO LIVING IN THE SPIRIT
“ Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit.” Romans 7:6 Living by the law set forth by God turned out to be very hard. As sinful creatures it is hard to stay perfect according toContinue reading “FROM LIVING THE LAW TO LIVING IN THE SPIRIT”
WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS LOVE!
“Let my soul rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. And so, I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live on earth.” Paslm 116: 7-9 We can complicate our lives so easily. I used to try veryContinue reading “WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS LOVE!”
PLEASE, PARDON ME!
” Though our hearts are filled with sins, you forgive them all.” Psalm 65:3 To be pardoned is to be officially forgiven for a crime or an offense by a governing authority. This forgiveness releases the individual from any remaining punishment and restores them back into good graces. There is no greater authority than theContinue reading “PLEASE, PARDON ME!”
WORSHIP IN HIS PRESENCE
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you.” Exodus 34:14 “Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings, honor the Lord with his Glory and strength.” Psalm 29:1 ” Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the LordContinue reading “WORSHIP IN HIS PRESENCE”
THE GREATEST GIFT WITH NO RETURNS!
“If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Luke 11:13 I remember when I was a child I would always ask for something huge when my birthday would roll around. I always had highContinue reading “THE GREATEST GIFT WITH NO RETURNS!”
OUR SILENT PROTECTOR
“ The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name,’ “Psalm 91:14 Protection comes in many forms. You and I protect our pets, our homes, our children, our spouses and most everything we own. God is our silent protector. He is always by our sideContinue reading “OUR SILENT PROTECTOR”
GIVE YOUR ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!
“So, use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6:13 It is important to glorify our Lord. When worshipping we are to pray, praise, speak his word to others and live a life that represents him. These are all things that should be accomplished whenContinue reading “GIVE YOUR ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRT- 7- HE IS INVOLVED IN SALVATION
“He saved us not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us new life through the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5 After we have received the Lord as our Savior, God tells us that he sends the Holy Spirit to live within us. GalatiansContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRT- 7- HE IS INVOLVED IN SALVATION”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 6- HE OPENS OUR SPIRITUAL EYES.
“But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his Spirit, and his Spirit searches out everything and shows us even God’s deep secrets.” 1 Corinthians 2:10 As we open the Word of God each day there are things within its pages that we may not clearly understand. Without the HolyContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 6- HE OPENS OUR SPIRITUAL EYES.”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 5- HE SANCTIFIES US
“I bring you the Good News and offer you up as a fragrant sacrifice to God so that you might be pure and pleasing to him by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:16 When the Holy Spirit moves in, he begins to help us clean our house. He helps us to get rid of our badContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 5- HE SANCTIFIES US”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-4- HE LIVES WITHIN US
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.” Romans 8:11 Wow! What a powerful thing, to have the Holy Spirit to live within us. There was a time in my life when I smoked a lot. Before I quit, I was smoking up to three packages a day. When IContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-4- HE LIVES WITHIN US”
UNDERSTANDING AND RECEIVING THE GRACE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN
There should be no doubt that God is gracious. Throughout the scriptures we are given examples of his wonderful deeds for those who were in great need. We should understand that our God is one who loves beyond our understanding. The grace that he bestowed upon each of us included the sacrifice of his onlyContinue reading “UNDERSTANDING AND RECEIVING THE GRACE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN”
THE ROLLER COASTER AND JESUS
” Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25:5 Have you ever gone to an amusement park and rode a roller coaster? If you have, then you know the ups and downs and the twists andContinue reading “THE ROLLER COASTER AND JESUS”
THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-3- HE EMPOWERS US
“But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power and tell people about me everywhere- in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 As the Holy spirit encompasses our lives, He gives us power to work on God’s behalf. When we are empowered by the Holy Spirit,Continue reading “THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-3- HE EMPOWERS US”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-2- OUR GUIDE
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13 The Holy Spirit is the guide that helps us through life. He is with us in our ups and downs. As we listen carefully, he will lead us in all of the truths of Jesus. We will reflect his natureContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-2- OUR GUIDE”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 1- OUR TEACHER
The next few days we will be reading and learning about the powerful workings of the Holy Spirit. We will take one step at a time, so each day, for the next seven days, will be concentrated on one subject. The Holy Spirit teaches us. He is a constant reminder of the things taught byContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 1- OUR TEACHER”
THE DECEPTION OF SATAN
“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 ” But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedientContinue reading “THE DECEPTION OF SATAN”
