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“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes- the Jews first and also the Gentiles.” Romans 1:16 ” It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 There are many Born Again Christians who are ashamed toContinue reading “ASHAMED OR NOT ASHAMED?”

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9-10 There are so many in the world today that believe they know God when in reality they do not. Some believe that going to church will get themContinue reading “THE SALVATION PRAYER”

” Then the men asked, ‘ why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He has risen from the dead! Don’t you remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified andContinue reading “THE RESURRECTION – DEATH DEFEATED!”

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) The fruit of the Spirit are not just qualities of character, but rather the outward manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in our lives. As we live ourContinue reading “PRODUCING THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT”

“God’s word is living and active, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 It is quite natural and inevitable, that if we spend sixteen hours daily of our workingContinue reading “GETTING TO KNOW GOD IN HEAVEN”

“ ADD TO YOUR FAITH GOODNESS; AND TO GOODNESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND TO KNOWLEDGE, SELF-CONTROL, AND TO SELF-CONTROL, PERSERVERANCE, AND TO PERSERVERANCE GODLINESS, AND TO GODLINESS, BROTHERLY KINDNESS, AND TO BROTHERLY KINDNESS, LOVE. FOR IF YOU POSSESS THESE QUALITIES IN INCREASING MEASURES, THEY WILL KEEP YOU FROM BEING INEFFECTIVE AND UNPRODUCTIVE IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OURContinue reading “BEING EFFECTIVE IN THE WORD”

“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him. ” Colossians 2:6 ” For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Walking with Jesus signifies a life of discipleship that is characterized by obedience, faith, and a close relationship with Christ. As we walk daily in his truthsContinue reading “A DAILY WALK WITH JESUS”

“Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parent’s sins? ‘ It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by theContinue reading “TO EACH OUR OWN TASK!”

As a person living on this earth, I sometimes forget just how important my God in heaven is to me. Philippians 4:7 and Romans 5:1 reminds me that he provides me with the ability to have peace in any situation I confront. I am reminded in Psalm 23:3 that he guards my heart and mindContinue reading “I WAS NOTHING UNTIL JESUS CAME TO ME!”

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Faith and trust are everything when we are trying to live in a good place here on earth. Without faith we cannot know Jesus.Continue reading “LIVING IN YOUR WEALTHY PLACE HERE ON EARTH”

” I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 Trying to find your way in complete darkness is very difficult. You can get turned around; you may confront things that you cannot see,Continue reading “FOLLOW THE LIGHT!”

“ Sing to him; yes, sing his promises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Exult his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and his strength; continually seek him.” Psalm 105:2-4 When we go to a restaurant and order our favorite foods, we try to take our time and enjoyContinue reading “SAVOR OUR SAVIOR!”

“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”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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?”

“ 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, 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”

“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”

“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?”

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!”

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!”