“Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path; keep your feet from following evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27 There are times in life that things just don’t go as we think they should. We can run into problems that weContinue reading “THE JESUS HOTLINE”
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THE STAR STILL SHINES!
“About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.'” Matthew 2: 1-2I have learned over the years that that same star that led the three wise men to JesusContinue reading “THE STAR STILL SHINES!”
I LIVE BY THE SHELTER OF GOD MY ROCK!
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 “He is the rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are just.” Deuteronomy 32:4 The Lord my God is myContinue reading “I LIVE BY THE SHELTER OF GOD MY ROCK!”
PRAY, PRAISE AND RECEIVE WITH FAITH!
“DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING, LET REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD. AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 God is listening. He is ready and more than willing to hearContinue reading “PRAY, PRAISE AND RECEIVE WITH FAITH!”
WHAT TREASURE DO YOU SEEK?
“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be.” Luke 12:34 Sometimes we must take a step back from our busy lives and take notice of where we are and what we are doing. Just what are we seeking? What path is our life on? Where is our focus? Are we self-seeking?Continue reading “WHAT TREASURE DO YOU SEEK?”
GOD BLESS YOU!
“ For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 The Lord our God blesses us inContinue reading “GOD BLESS YOU!”
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH
The foundation of our faith, as a believer in Christ, is built upon the work and life of Jesus. Christ is considered to be the Rock of our salvation and the cornerstone to our beliefs. Our beliefs are built upon our faith in Jesus as the Son of God. It is built upon our beliefContinue reading “THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH”
DECEPTION IS ALIVE AND WELL
“THE LORD DETESTS LYING LIPS, BUT HE DELIGHTS IN THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRUSTWORTHY.” PROVERBS 12:22 Our Lord Jesus is the truth. When we fall away from the truth, we begin to fall into the false perception of what reality is. When this happens, we suddenly become very susceptible to deception within our world. ItContinue reading “DECEPTION IS ALIVE AND WELL”
TO SERVE OT TO BE SERVED?
“FOR I AM AMONG YOU AS THE ONE WHO SERVES ” LUKE 22:27 We sometimes take for granted as to how we are to live our own lives. When Jesus came to this earth, he came as a servant to all. He was not given life on a silver platter, nor did he allow himselfContinue reading “TO SERVE OT TO BE SERVED?”
THE VOLCANO OF LOVE
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your hearts desires.” Psalm 37:4 TODAY’S MESSAGE: The love of Jesus is like a volcano that has erupted. It slowly flows down from God and flows into the hearts of those in its way. There is nothing that can slow it down orContinue reading “THE VOLCANO OF LOVE”
STRENGTHEN YOURSELF IN THE YOUR GOD!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “I can do all things him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13″ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yea I will help you, yea I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10TODAY’S MESSAGE: IfContinue reading “STRENGTHEN YOURSELF IN THE YOUR GOD!”
THE LIGHT OF SALVATION!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.” John 3:19 TODAYS MESSAGE: If we are dedicated to the ways of this world then we are living in darkness. Our eyes have been blinded by the evil ways of the devil,Continue reading “THE LIGHT OF SALVATION!”
BE SURE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “that in these last times there would be scoffers whose purpose is to enjoy themselves in every way imaginable.” Jude 18 TODAY’S MESSAGE: In the last days we are to be sure of what we are learning and of what we believe. Believing is more than just hearing and then continuing to doContinue reading “BE SURE!”
THE STAIRWAY
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “I tell you the truth, you will see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.” John 1:51 TODAYS’S MESSAGE: I hear so many say that the troubles we have today are no worse thatContinue reading “THE STAIRWAY”
THE GENTLE BREEZE BENEATH US!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” For my God shall supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 TODAY’S MESSAGE: For every problem we have there is a solution. That solution can be one of disaster or it can be one that is received from our Lord. Our God in heaven hasContinue reading “THE GENTLE BREEZE BENEATH US!”
THE LIGHT
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it,” John 1:5 ” Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:6 TODAY’S MESSAGE: When the lights go out in a bad storm the first things that we look for areContinue reading “THE LIGHT”
A SLAVE TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.” Romans 6:18 TODAY’S MESSAGE: In today’s world it is easy to get caught up in what the world believes to be righteous living. The world believes it is ok to cut corners in life. What isContinue reading “A SLAVE TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING!”
TEST THE MESSAGE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Acts 17:11 TODAY’S MESSAGE: As Paul and Silas were teaching the message of Jesus in Berea, even then was the message tested. Scripture tells us that the people searched and scanned the scriptures daily to doubleContinue reading “TEST THE MESSAGE!”
THE COVENANT BLOOD OF JESUS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” And He took the cup, and said, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Luke 22:20 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives to the death.” Revelation 12:11Continue reading “THE COVENANT BLOOD OF JESUS!”
FAITH AMONG HARDSHIPS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner flew off.” Acts 16: 25-26 TODAY’S MESSAGE: In theContinue reading “FAITH AMONG HARDSHIPS!”
OUR CORNERSTONE OF FAITH!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “For Jesus is the one referred to in the scriptures, where it says, ‘ The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’” Acts 4:11 TODAY’S MESSAGE: The definition of a cornerstone is, “a stone forming a part of a corner or angle of a wall.” A cornerstone is the basicContinue reading “OUR CORNERSTONE OF FAITH!”
FINDING OUR SAFE SPACE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we live on this earth we try to choose the best places to live. We choose places that are safe, clean and desirable for our families. Sometimes our decisionsContinue reading “FINDING OUR SAFE SPACE!”
GOD’S GOODNESS FAR OUTWEIGHS THE EVILS THAT SURROUND US!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Though the wicked spout like weeds and evil doers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.” Psalm 92:7 “ And so, I tell you, keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for.” Luke 11:9 TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are days when it seems as though there is no way we canContinue reading “GOD’S GOODNESS FAR OUTWEIGHS THE EVILS THAT SURROUND US!”
PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” Each day proclaim the good news that saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.” Psalm 96:2-3 (NLT) TODAY’S MESSAGE: Each passing day allows another opportunity to spread the word of Jesus, to pass us by. It is important that we latch onto eachContinue reading “PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”
TEAR DOWN THOSE BARRIERS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “For the weapons of our warfare are not worldly but are powerful in God to destroy strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 TODAY’S MESSAGE: We all have barriersContinue reading “TEAR DOWN THOSE BARRIERS!”
IT IS NEVER TOO DARK!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 “Don’t worry about evil people who prosper, or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 “The Lord Says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trustContinue reading “IT IS NEVER TOO DARK!”
CATCH YOUR MIRACLE TODAY!
Miracles from God can come to us in many different ways. They can arrive as “Transcendental Events”, which are events that are beyond the scope of natural explanation or human capability. They can come as a “Devine Intervention” where they are direct actions from God and not from humans. They may arrive as “Signs andContinue reading “CATCH YOUR MIRACLE TODAY!”
RELY UPON GOD’S GRACE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:12 TODAYS MESSAGE: It is through the grace of God that you and I have a choice of salvation or death. Many love what they have in thisContinue reading “RELY UPON GOD’S GRACE!”
THE TRAVELED PATH!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” Luke 12:31TODAY’S MESSAGE: In the path we travel in this world there are many distractions along the way. There are road signs that try to deter us from our travels. There are signs that show us theContinue reading “THE TRAVELED PATH!”
I LOVE YOU JESUS!
Today is a day that the Lord has made! It is another day that we should be totally grateful to our Lord. Today, as each day, I express my undivided expression of love and devotion to my Lord Jesus Christ! I love you Lord for your unchanging love and grace, mercy, and your eternal love.Continue reading “I LOVE YOU JESUS!”
