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“My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.” Psalm 71:7 ” There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 It matters not whether you are living a life of riches or whether or you live in poverty. It makes no differenceContinue reading “A LIFE EXAMPLE”

“He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.” Proverbs 2:8 Life is not always a bed of roses. It is not always a perfect life that we Live. It is so easy to stand in the face of certain kinds of turmoil but not quite as easy whenContinue reading “SUCCESS UNDER FIRE”

“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So, we will not be afraid of the day of judgment because we live like Jesus here in this world.” 1 John 4:17 To stay on the right path day in and day out is impossible. It can become frustrating and without strong faithContinue reading “LIVING IN GOD MAKES OUR LOVE MOST POWERFUL!”

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 The heart to be where we make our choices in the way we live. It contains the inner resources of the total person. In the Hebrew it is where you make choices motivated by your desires. It is veryContinue reading “GUARD YOUR HEARTS!”

” But you dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Jude 1:20 As followers of Jesus, we need our brothers and sisters in Christ to be beside us and to help us stay on track. We need to hear the truth inContinue reading “PRAY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT”

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 Have you ever been in a situation where your desire was to go crawl somewhere and hide? All you wanted was for everything to be alright.Continue reading “PATIENT WAITING!”

” For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John 5:4-5 Our lives in this world can be so simple. The Lord is very clearContinue reading “LIVING IN VICTORY”

“Be careful to live properly among unbelieving neighbors.” 1 Peter 2:12 “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 It is so easy to just say, “oh, I’ll do it tomorrow.”Continue reading “THERE MAY BE NO TOMORROW!”

“My child pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them and healing to their whole body.” Proverbs 4:20-22 ” Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you.”Continue reading “LET GOD’S HOLY WORDS PENETRATE DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART”

“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF A PERSON BELIEVES.” MARK 9:23 “THE DISCIPLES WERE ASTOUNDED, ‘then who in the world can be saved, THEY ASKED. JESUS LOOKED AT THEM INTENTLY AND SAID, ‘ humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.’ ” MARK 10:26-27 To truly believe is to accept somethingContinue reading “TRULY BELIEVE AND HAVE FAITH!”

” But I have spared you for a purpose- to show you my power and spread my fame throughout the earth.” Exodus 9:16 Have you ever wondered why God didn’t just take Moses, Aaron and the Israelites out of Egypt without all of the miracles that were performed? He could have just lifted them upContinue reading “SPARED FOR A PURPOSE”

” Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs 4:4 ” I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Mark 10:15 A child will do and think things in very simple ways. For the most part a childContinue reading “KEEP IT ALL SIMPLE”

” Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” When you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, your God in heaven gave you great gifts. He gave you salvation, healing and the forgiveness of your sins. However, he also gave you a gift that is feared greatly byContinue reading “THE POWER WE POSSESS!”

“Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen the more understanding you will be given, and you will receive even more.” Mark 4:24 Romans 10:17 tells us that “ Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” This scripture gives us knowledge on how faith is received. We receiveContinue reading “PAY CLOSE ATTENTION”

“Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name. Tell the world how glorious he is.” Psalm 66:1-2 We are to be thankful and praise our Lord God in heaven often. We are to glorify him to the world at all turns in our lives. We should begin ourContinue reading “BE JOYOUS IN YOUR PRAISE”

” You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.” Proverbs 3: 25-26 Our Lord God in heaven is our refuge in times of trouble. He is our safety net whenContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!”

” For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” 2 Peter 2:19 The word control means to “exercise, restraining or directing influence over.” Have you ever taken a step back from your busy life and considered the question, WHO CONTROLS YOU? We can be controlled by many different things. We can be controlled byContinue reading “WHO CONTROLS YOU?”

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16 ” Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Mark 5:34 How often is the prayer outlet used in your life? Is it used daily or is it used only when you needContinue reading “BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE AS YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN IS YOUR SOURCE!”

“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow me. If you try to hang onto your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you willContinue reading “CHANGE THE WAY!”

” The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” 1 Peter 4:7 ” Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him and be strong in your faith.” 1 PeterContinue reading “STAY ALERT AND KEEP WATCH!”

“But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33 The definition of listen is to “make a conscious effort to hear; attend closely, so as to hear & to pay attention; take advice.” We sometimes hear things but are not really in the moment. In other words,Continue reading “TUNE INTO THE CORRECT STATION”

“So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentile and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3:14-16 There is one way and one way only when itContinue reading “ONE WAY AND ONE WAY ONLY!”

“be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return.” James 5:7 ” You too must be patient. Take courage for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8 The world has been hearing for thousands of years that our Lord is going to be returning soon. There have been those who have predicted daysContinue reading “LOOK UPWARD, HE IS COMING SOON!”

” REMEMBER, IT IS A SIN TO KNOW WHAT YOU OUGHT TO DO AND THEN NOT DO IT.” JAMES 4:17 As you and I continue to grow in Jesus there are times when we do not listen carefully to what our God is telling us to do. The Lord has given each of us theContinue reading “LISTEN AND ACT”

” You are coming to Christ, who is the cornerstone of God’s temple.” 1 Peter 2:4 “ And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. 1 Peter 2:5 The definition of a cornerstone is a stone that forms the base of a corner, joining two walls. In 1 Peter 2:4-5Continue reading “BUILDING UPON THE CORNERSTONE”

” So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. “ 1 Peter 1:6-7 Our God in heaven wants each and every one of us to be happy. However, if we are a breathingContinue reading “TRULY BE GLAD IN THE LORD!”