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!”
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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!”
HE RENEWS MY STRENGTH FROM ONE MOMENT TO THE NEXT!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. But in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV) TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are not to be dependent on our own strength and our own understanding. Instead, we are to trust our GodContinue reading “HE RENEWS MY STRENGTH FROM ONE MOMENT TO THE NEXT!”
COMING TO JESUS IS WHEN THE WORK BEGINS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” James 4:7-8 TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is when we come to Jesus that our work begins. This is the time when we must trust in him, our faith mustContinue reading “COMING TO JESUS IS WHEN THE WORK BEGINS!”
GOD’S PROMSES PROTECT YOU EVERYDAY!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4TODAY’S MESSAGE: There is not a day that goes by that you and I have not been protected by God in some way. It is because of his love forContinue reading “GOD’S PROMSES PROTECT YOU EVERYDAY!”
IF YOU HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE THE EAR OF GOD!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” Romans 8:14 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the thingsContinue reading “IF YOU HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE THE EAR OF GOD!”
WHEN I AM DOWN GOD IS UP!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble and you will answer me.” Psalm 85:7 “Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.” Proverbs 30:5 TODAY’S MESSAGE: I have learned throughout the years that whenever I am down and out thatContinue reading “WHEN I AM DOWN GOD IS UP!”
GOD’S REASONS -NOT OUR OWN!
(THERE IS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING) TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “For I have plans for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Have you ever started your day with what you thought were great plans, but for some reason,Continue reading “GOD’S REASONS -NOT OUR OWN!”
SERVING!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Tomothy 2:3″For Jesus said, ‘For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.'” Mark 10:45TODAY’S MESSAGE: Jesus taught that serving was a central part of being a Christian, and that it should be done out ofContinue reading “SERVING!”
OUR LOVE FOR GOD WILL BOUNCE BACK TO REFLECT UPON OTHERS!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:6 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our God created us especially for himself. He created each of us for fellowship with him. He continued to love us even after the great deception of AdamContinue reading “OUR LOVE FOR GOD WILL BOUNCE BACK TO REFLECT UPON OTHERS!”
THE GLORY OF GOD ON HIGH!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” And the Word became flesh and swelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 “Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we canContinue reading “THE GLORY OF GOD ON HIGH!”
THERE IS NO DISTANCE BETWEEN US AS JESUS BINDS US TOGETHER!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive and offense. Forgive as quickly as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on,Continue reading “THERE IS NO DISTANCE BETWEEN US AS JESUS BINDS US TOGETHER!”
THE DISTANT LIGHT
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “When they walk through the valley of weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs, where pools of blessing collect the rains.” Psalm 84:6 “Do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold youContinue reading “THE DISTANT LIGHT”
BE LITERAL IN YOUR BELIEF!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “But Peter and John replied, ‘ Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than Him?’ ” Acts 4:19 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Just what does it mean when someone tells us that we should take the “literal meaning” of something? When that happens, we are to interpret our source at face value.Continue reading “BE LITERAL IN YOUR BELIEF!”
BEING PURSUED BY GOD!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Surely your goodness and your 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 TODAY’S MESSAGE: I was once being chased by a hungry lion. I ran and ran but this lion just kept getting closer and closerContinue reading “BEING PURSUED BY GOD!”
THE FRAILTY OF HUMANITY
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: How frail is humanity? How short is life, and how full of trouble. Like a flower, we blossom for a moment and then wither.” Job 14: 1-2 TODAY’S MESSAGE: The life we have been blessed with here on this earth is just a quick breath away from being over. The younger we areContinue reading “THE FRAILTY OF HUMANITY”
SOMETIMES OUR OWN SELFISHNESS STIMIES GOD’S POWER IN OUR LIFE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Luke 13:13 (NLT) “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke 12:21 (NLT) “ All believers were united in heart and mind. And they feltContinue reading “SOMETIMES OUR OWN SELFISHNESS STIMIES GOD’S POWER IN OUR LIFE!”
FOCUS ON GOOD AND NOT EVIL!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Don’t worry about the wicked. Don’t envy those who do wrong. ” Psalm 37:1 (NLT) “No good thing will the Lord withhold from those who do what is right. O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you.” Psalm 84: 11 & 12 (NLT) TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are not to be concernedContinue reading “FOCUS ON GOOD AND NOT EVIL!”
GLORIFY YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR WORDS, YOUR ACTIONS AND YOUR LIFE!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Peter said, ‘ Each of you must turn from your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you and to your children and even to theContinue reading “GLORIFY YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR WORDS, YOUR ACTIONS AND YOUR LIFE!”
