” I tell you the truth, Jesus said, this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is has given everything she has.” Luke 21:3-4 Have you given everything you have to God? Have you dedicated yourContinue reading “GIVE ALL – LEAVE NOTHING!”
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INNOCENT OR NAIVE?
” Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Luke 18:16-17 After many years of learning the ways of the worldContinue reading “INNOCENT OR NAIVE?”
THE POWER WE ARE GIVEN!
” You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet.” Psalm 91:13 There are too many Christians in today’s world who are running scared. There are too many churches that are succumbing to the pressures of the world. We are doing things, teaching things, and becoming aContinue reading “THE POWER WE ARE GIVEN!”
IT IS TIME TO PRAY AND TO PRAY WITH THE FEAR OF GOD!
” Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear him who can destroy both the soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of yourContinue reading “IT IS TIME TO PRAY AND TO PRAY WITH THE FEAR OF GOD!”
LET US PRAISE AND GLORIFY OUR LORD GOD IN HEAVEN!
” Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord, it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” Psalm 33:1 It is wise and necessary that we praise and glorify our God in heaven every day. Our Lord deserves our praises, and we must remember that worship is all about our Creator and Savior.Continue reading “LET US PRAISE AND GLORIFY OUR LORD GOD IN HEAVEN!”
GOD’S LOVE FROM BEGINNING TO END
“Who is the King of Glory? The strong and mighty; the lord invincible in battle.” Psalm 24:8 Through a journey that began over 50 years ago my wife and I continue to grow daily in our Lord Jesus. Through good times and hard times, we get stronger by the day. We learn from our mistakes,Continue reading “GOD’S LOVE FROM BEGINNING TO END”
JUST HOW DEEP WAS GOD’S SACRIFICE OF JESUS?
” And when he marked off the earth’s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.” Proverbs 8: 29 & 30 Just how deep is the meaning behind the sacrifice of Jesus by our God in heaven? How much of a sacrifice was it? WhenContinue reading “JUST HOW DEEP WAS GOD’S SACRIFICE OF JESUS?”
TAKE THE TIME TO SEARCH!
” I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.” Proverbs 8:17 Searching for Christ is a spiritual journey that involves seeking a personal relationship with Jesus. It is a journey to understand and accept a true connection with God through Christ. Our search should include what Jesus is all about.Continue reading “TAKE THE TIME TO SEARCH!”
BUSINESS AS USUAL!
” Yes, it will be business as usual right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.” Luke 17:30 ” If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it.” Luke 17:33 Our world goes on day by day. It revolvesContinue reading “BUSINESS AS USUAL!”
RELOAD DAILY!
” Be strong and very courageous.” Joshua 1:7 Life on earth contains many obstacles that are necessary for us to overcome. As we meet these obstacles, we need continued strength and courage. There is no way we can overcome the evil set before us on our own. It takes great effort on our part toContinue reading “RELOAD DAILY!”
HE IS WAITING!
” I have one message for Jews and Greeks alike- the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.” Acts 20:21 Jesus is returning soon. However, he is waiting. He is waiting for God to tell him to take his step forward and return to earthContinue reading “HE IS WAITING!”
WE CANNOT LIVE IN HYPOCRISY BUT IN TRUTH ALONE!
” Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word which is truth.” John 17:17 Living in the truth is to follow God’s revealed truth and aligning our lives with it. The Bible teaches that there is only one truth, and that truth is Jesus Christ. We are to learn and understand the waysContinue reading “WE CANNOT LIVE IN HYPOCRISY BUT IN TRUTH ALONE!”
ALWAYS STAY CHARGED!
” Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25:4-5 When we plug ourselves into the right source, we will stay strong in what we believe and live our livesContinue reading “ALWAYS STAY CHARGED!”
LOSE EVERYTHING BUT GAIN IT ALL!
“So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.” Luke 14:33 In the world we live in we become extremely attached to the physical things we own. We sometimes believe that we cannot live without them. We fall in love with our television, our tablets and our phones. We love our sportsContinue reading “LOSE EVERYTHING BUT GAIN IT ALL!”
SURVIVAL THROUGH CHRIST JESUS!
” So, 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 you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 ” And we know thatContinue reading “SURVIVAL THROUGH CHRIST JESUS!”
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?
” Then Jesus said,’ What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate this? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in the garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.’ ” Luke 13:18-19 ” He also asked, ‘ What else inContinue reading “WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?”
GOD’S GREAT RESTORATION!
“Through the resurrection of Jesus, we are given new, everlasting life.” Romans 6:4 ” Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 ” Through the saving work of Jesus on the cross, we are reunited with Christ.”Continue reading “GOD’S GREAT RESTORATION!”
THERE IS A PURPOSE!
” Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. ” Psalm 27:14 ” Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let himContinue reading “THERE IS A PURPOSE!”
WORRY, THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!
” Can all of your worries add a single moment to your life?” Luke 12:25 ” Everything that does not come from faith is sin.” Romans 14:23 If we were take the time to consider how many minutes a day we worry, we would be amazed. When we worry, we are suggesting that God cannotContinue reading “WORRY, THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!”
DON’T JUST EXIST, BUT LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS!
” Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ” Jesus replied, BUT EVEN MORE BLESSED ARE ALL WHO HEAR THE WORD AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.” Luke 11:28 ” Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what liesContinue reading “DON’T JUST EXIST, BUT LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS!”
LIVE BY FAITH; TRUST BY FAITH; RECEIVE BY FAITH!
” Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Living a life of faith is not the easiest thing you will ever do. It takes a sincere dedication of believing in the things unseen and not the things of this world. Some will persecute you andContinue reading “LIVE BY FAITH; TRUST BY FAITH; RECEIVE BY FAITH!”
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY!
” No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where the light can be seen by all who enter the house.” Luke 11:33 There are a lot of closet Christians who live in the world today. They profess Jesus as their Lord andContinue reading “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY!”
WHO IS IN CONTROL?
“Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me.” Psalm 19:13 Just who is in control of your life? Who is allowed to help you make decisions in your life? Is it a relative? Is it a friend? Is it the circumstances surrounding you? Whoever or whatever is helping you to make decisionsContinue reading “WHO IS IN CONTROL?”
STAY SIMPLE, STAY TRUE AND STAY CONSISTANT IN PRAYER!
” This is my command- be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ” And so I tell you, keep on asking and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking,Continue reading “STAY SIMPLE, STAY TRUE AND STAY CONSISTANT IN PRAYER!”
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES!
“They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Acts 17:11 I know people who are steady church goers who have never opened the bible. They attend church every Sunday to hear the Word of God. It is great that they attend Sunday and Wednesday night services.Continue reading “SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES!”
A WORLD FULL OF WOLVES!
” When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, ‘Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name.’ “ Luke 10:17 This world we live in is full of wolves. Some stand out and live their lives with a reckless abandon. They don’t care what others think. They display the evilContinue reading “A WORLD FULL OF WOLVES!”
THE COST TO FOLLOW JESUS…
“As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, ‘ I will follow you wherever you go.‘ But Jesus replied, FOXES HAVE DENS TO LIVE IN, AND BIRDS HAVE NESTS, BUT THE SON OF MAN HAS NO PLACE TO LAY HIS HEAD. He said to another person, COME FOLLOW ME. The man agreed but said,’Continue reading “THE COST TO FOLLOW JESUS…”
PRAYING YOURSELF OUT OF TROUBLE
” But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear or harm.” Proverbs 1:33 ” Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” Acts 16:25 In acts 16:25 Paul and Silas find themselves in the deepest part of the jail. TheyContinue reading “PRAYING YOURSELF OUT OF TROUBLE”
BE RENEWED DAILY!
” Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to Lord your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to Him.” Deuteronomy 11:22 We do a lot of renewing in our lives. We renew subscriptions, we renew prescriptions, we renew our membership to the gym, to Sam’s ClubContinue reading “BE RENEWED DAILY!”
BEING SOLD OUT TO JESUS
” My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For ifContinue reading “BEING SOLD OUT TO JESUS”
