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” To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with me on My throne, as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. ” Revelation 3:21 TODAY’S QUESTION: DO YOU THINK OF JESUS OFTEN? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Jesus was a constant overcomer in His earthly life. There were constant problems set beforeContinue reading “HOW SOON WE CAN FORGET!”

” But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.” Psalm 32:10 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you recognize the mercy of God in your life? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Just what does it mean to have mercy on someone? Mercy is the choice to forgive an offender. Because we were born into sin there is noContinue reading “THE MERCY OF OUR LORD!”

” The righteous person faces many troubles, but The Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalm 34:19 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you trust The Lord in all of your problems? TODAY’S MESSAGE: To be righteous is to be in “right standing with God.”  We are to listen, to hear and to do as He commandsContinue reading “THE RIGHTEOUS ARE PROTECTED!”

” Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord  your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you realized your true strength? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Life is as unsure as the day is long. It is wise thatContinue reading “BE STRONG AS AN OX AND HAVE THE COURAGE OF A LION!”

“Be of good courage and he shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”  Psalm 31:24 TODAY’S QUESTION: How do you react to hardship? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Just what do you consider to be hardship in your life? When these trials and temptations come calling, do you face them head on by standingContinue reading “LIVE IN THE NOW, WITH THE HOPE OF THE FUTURE!”

” In my desperation I prayed and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. ”  Psalm 34:6 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever been so desperate that you had no where to turn or no one to turn to? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Sometimes desperation in our lives can lead to great things. It isContinue reading “DESPERATION CAN LEAD TO GREAT THINGS!”

” Serve the Lord alone.” Joshua 24:14 TODAY’S QUESTION: Who or what do you serve? TODAY’S MESSAGE: As humans, our minds wander. Sometime we get mixed up with the ways of the world and often  we don’t even know it is happening. Making money is something that seems to grab at many people. It becomesContinue reading “SERVE ONLY YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” Don’t not fear any of the things you are about to suffer. ” Revelation 2:1 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you worry and fear about things that have not yet happened? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Do you allow fear and worry to overcome you? Do you allow them to dictate what you do each day or how youContinue reading “DON’T FEAR BUT REJOICE THAT SOMETHING GREAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!”

” Dwell in the Lord, and feed on His faithfulness.” TODAY’S QUESTION:  Where does your mind take you? TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is easy to say, ” I Belive in Jesus.”  But what about living the part? Putting your life under the control of others can be a frightening thought. That is what our Lord isContinue reading “THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD!”

” Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. Psalm 31:5 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you feel redeemed or do you feel worn down by the struggles and sin around you? TODAY’S MESSAGE: When Jesus went to the cross he was just another troublemaker in the eyes ofContinue reading “DO IT ALL WITH JESUS IN MIND!”

“This is a revelation from JESUS CHRIST, which God gave him to show his servant the events that must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw.” Revelation 1:1-2 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you believe? TODAY’S MESSAGE: At God’s appointed time, Jesus ChristContinue reading “THE END IS ON IT’S WAY!”

“But you dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ who will bring you eternal life. In this you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.” Jude 1:20 “All glory, majesty, and authority are hisContinue reading “PLUG IN AND STAY CHARGED!”

“Perfect love casts out fear!” 1 John 4:18 TODAY’S QUESTION: What is the most dreaded fear in your life? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Fear is a terrible consequence of starving your faith. It is important to  feed your faith every day.  Without a strong faith in Jesus, the evil one will have a clear path to castContinue reading “PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR!”

” And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him.” 1 John 5:14 TODAY’S QUESTION: When you pray and ask for God’s help, is there any doubt lingering around, that will hinder your request from God? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Today’s question leads us to the reason we sometimes doContinue reading “THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE!”

“For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.” 1 John 5:4 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever felt as though the world, with all of it’s troubles, is closing in around you? TODAY’S MESSAGE: The world we live in today is moving much faster than it everContinue reading “VICTORY THROUGH FAITH!”

” What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your heart.” 1 John 5:21 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you love something in this life that may be putting Jesus on the back burner? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Sometimes life hurts a lot. WeContinue reading “NEVER PUT THE LORD OUR GOD ON THE BACK BURNER!”

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God .like a child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17 TODAY’S QUESTION: Just how do you know you are going to heaven? TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are many in this world who think they are going to heaven and will not be there, andContinue reading “WE CANNOT REASON OURSELVES INTO HEAVEN!”

” For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything He does.”  Psalm 33:4 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you truly believe in all of God’s promises? As we look at today’s question we must ask ourselves other questions; ” Is God’s word real to us or is it just something we wereContinue reading “GOD’S WORD IS AN UNFAILING TOOL!”

“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all of their troubles.” Psalm 33:17 TODAY’S QUESTION: Are you expecting help in the midst of turmoil? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a huge baseball fan, especially of the Kansas City Royals. ThisContinue reading “THE RESCUER IS ON THE WAY”

“If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you, no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. ” Psalm 91:9-11 TODAY’S QUESTION: How strongly do you believe? TODAY’S MESSAGE: When any kind ofContinue reading “WITH COMPLETE FAITH IN OUR LORD ABOVE, WE ARE PROTECTED!”

“People do not live by bread alone; rather we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 TODAY’S QUESTION: Where is your source for all things necessary in living this life? TODAY’S MESSAGE: This world is a beautiful place when we set back and absorb all of its beauty.Continue reading “NEVER FORGET!”

” Therefore let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.  For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. “Psalm 32 6&7 TODAY’S QUESTION: Are you hanging onto the gown of JesusContinue reading “HANG ON WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT!”

” Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:6 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you pattern your life as Jesus lived his life? TODAY’S MESSAGE: When Jesus lived among us, He lived a life full of love that was taught throughout a land full of hate, disease andContinue reading “LIVING THE SPIRITUAL LIFE!”

“God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness, we are not practicing the truth.” 1 John 1:5-6 TODAY’S QUESTION: Is your light glowing for others to see? TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we liveContinue reading “LIVING IN THE GLOW OF THE LIGHT”

“We put our hope in the Lord, he is our help and our shield.”  Psalm 33:20 TODAY’S QUESTION: What or who leads you through life? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Life is hard. It is a steady grind at the very least, and at times, life gives us mountains to climb. People throughout the centuries have found thatContinue reading “OUR HOPE GOES BEFORE US!”

” And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you know what the Lord is telling you? TODAY’S MESSAGE: You and I have a choice in this life, we either live forContinue reading “WE MUST LISTEN CAREFULLY AND DO AS HE INSTRUCTS!”

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 TODAY’S QUESTION: What is your true focus in life, Jesus or your life in the world? TODAY’S MESSAGE: When we focus on the evil around us we become a part of the problem. When we fear, fear begins to seep out ofContinue reading “FOCUS ON JESUS AND NOT THE FEARS ALL AROUND YOU!”

” If anyone loves Me, he will keep my word;and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” John 14:23 TODAY’S QUESTION: What does your Spiritual home look like? TODAY’S MESSAGE: John 14:23 is a promise that you and I must read carefully to comprehend it’sContinue reading “THE HOUSE OF LIFE; A SAMPLE AS TO WHAT IS TO COME!”

“When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” Psalm 27:10 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever been lost or felt lost? TODAY’S MESSAGE: As human beings we sometimes feel lonely and without hope. When these feelings come upon us they produce sadness in our lives and continually eat awayContinue reading “NEVER FORSAKEN!”

“But the righteous will come through trouble. ” Proverbs 12:13 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever tried to deliver yourself out of trouble? TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are times when we do things that cause our lives to become more complex than they need to be. If Jesus is our guide and our strength we know HeContinue reading “TROUBLE COMES LOOKNG!”