“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance, and perseverance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who he has given to us.” Romans 5: 3-5 WeContinue reading “WHY DOES GOD ALLOW PROBLEMS TO EXIST IN OUR LIVES?”
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WORKING OUT FOR JESUS!
“But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:31 Working out for Jesus is much different than working out to better yourself. To help ourselves to becomeContinue reading “WORKING OUT FOR JESUS!”
WE ARE NOT LIVING IN A FAIRYTALE!
” We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” Romans 3:22 “ So, we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.” Romans 3:28 We are not living in a fairytale world.Continue reading “WE ARE NOT LIVING IN A FAIRYTALE!”
A CHILD IS BORN
” This is how Jesus, the Messiah, was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace herContinue reading “A CHILD IS BORN”
WHAT DO YOU SEEK?
“People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samual 16:7 “A person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not people.” Romans 2:29 Living in the today’s world allows us to seek about anything materially that we can think of. There are many beautiful things in this world thatContinue reading “WHAT DO YOU SEEK?”
THE PATIENCE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!
“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Romans 2:4 “For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight.” Romans 2:13 We should be so grateful for the patience of our Lord God in heaven.Continue reading “THE PATIENCE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”
THE FAITH ROAD
“It is through faith that righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 Faith is not a feeling. Faith is a response to hearing God’s Word, specifically the message about Jesus. When we listen to someone speak, we do not always hearContinue reading “THE FAITH ROAD”
ALWAYS LOOK UPWARD!
“Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.” Psalm 107:15 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. Seek his will in all that you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6Continue reading “ALWAYS LOOK UPWARD!”
PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR!
“Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.” 1 John 4:18 The love of Jesus is perfect and has no weaknesses. God made sure of that when he gave Jesus to the cross. His love for us was displayed in such a way that we cannot totally understand it. However, what weContinue reading “PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR!”
AGAIN, AND AGAIN!
” Again and again, he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him, and they finally were destroyed by their sin. Even so, he pitied them in their distress and listened to their cries.” Psalm 106:43-44 Our God is not a one and done God. Even before Christ came to this world to saveContinue reading “AGAIN, AND AGAIN!”
POWER IN THE NAME!
“I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. You haven’t done this before. Ask in my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.” John 16: 23-24 ————- ” I am not saying I will ask the FatherContinue reading “POWER IN THE NAME!”
THE SIN OF THE WORLD!
“The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me.” John 16:9 We talk a lot about the ways of the world, as if they are all bad. Just what are the bad ways of the world? John 16:9 very plainly explains what the sin of the world is. The world refuses to believeContinue reading “THE SIN OF THE WORLD!”
THE GREAT SEPARATION!
“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer a part of the world.” John 15:18 When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior our time in this world has ended. OurContinue reading “THE GREAT SEPARATION!”
THE GOD WE NEED!
” The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.” Deuteronomy 4:39 ” Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.” Deuteronomy 6:4 There are many Gods in this world. Throughout centuries mankind has created and served their own Gods. There have been gods in theContinue reading “THE GOD WE NEED!”
JESUS!
“Jesus told them, ‘ I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’ ” John 14:6 “The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does the work through me. Just believe that I am in the Father andContinue reading “JESUS!”
SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!
” Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13″35 Living our life in the world and then being asked to change our ways is often a very burdensome thing to accomplish. Over the years we have trained ourselves to live by the standards of those uponContinue reading “SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!”
BE PREPARED!
” The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalm 34:19 As Christians we should always be prepared. Our Lord is very explicit when he says that those who are righteous will have many troubles. If you are righteous in all of your decisions and deeds, then youContinue reading “BE PREPARED!”
ETERNAL LIFE
“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. The very words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” John 6:33 Sometimes in this life we all begin to feel as though we are invincible. There is nothing that we cannot do. However, when it comes to eternal life the worldly thingsContinue reading “ETERNAL LIFE”
A DEDICATED LIFE!
“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Acts 20:24 In Acts 20:24 we hear Paul telling the elders of the Church of Ephesus about how importantContinue reading “A DEDICATED LIFE!”
THE CHARACTER TEST!
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” Psalm 105:19 The Lord uses each of us in different ways. There will be times in our lives where we will be on top of the world. Everything will seem to be perfect and all that we do and think does nothingContinue reading “THE CHARACTER TEST!”
THE TWELVE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT
“There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of the world. But at night there is danger of stumbling because they have no light.” John 11:9-10 Jesus is described as the light of the world. It is through this greatContinue reading “THE TWELVE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT”
PERSECUTION!
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them with long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16 Have you ever wondered if your faith and trust in the Lord is enough to get you through the persecutions that Christians are goingContinue reading “PERSECUTION!”
BE A GIVER NOT A TAKER!
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk aboutContinue reading “BE A GIVER NOT A TAKER!”
STAND UP FOR THE NAME OF JESUS!
” The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. Everyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on.” Luke 20: 17-18 The scripture today in Luke 20 is just as important in today’s world as it was in the time of Jesus.Continue reading “STAND UP FOR THE NAME OF JESUS!”
THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HIS WORD
“They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Acts 17:11 —– ” You are truly disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31-32 —– ” Anyone who belongs to GodContinue reading “THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HIS WORD”
NOT TO BE KEPT HIDDEN FOR A RAINY DAY!
” 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 As followers of Christ Jesus, we are to be prominent in our thoughts and our deeds. We are not to sit back and waitContinue reading “NOT TO BE KEPT HIDDEN FOR A RAINY DAY!”
THIS IS HIS COMMAND!
” I will not fail you or abandon you.” Joshua 1:5 ———- ” 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——— “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 SoContinue reading “THIS IS HIS COMMAND!”
THE CHOICE YOU MUST MAKE!
“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees and regulations by walking in his ways.” DEUTERONOMY 30: 15-16 It is sometimes very difficult to make choices in life.Continue reading “THE CHOICE YOU MUST MAKE!”
WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!
” None of their enemies could stand against them, for the Lord helped them conquer all their enemies.” Joshua 21:44 ———“ But be very careful to obey all the commands and instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all of his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to himContinue reading “WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!”
COME TO THE LORD!
” Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy.” Psalm 100:1-2 ” But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 It should always beContinue reading “COME TO THE LORD!”
