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“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment.” Mark 12:30 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 ThessaloniansContinue reading “LOOK UPWARD!”

“Rest in the lord and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7 GOD’S MESSAGE: Have you ever thought about how often we go around saying, “I need”? We keep asking for stuff like cars, cool TVs, or the latest job, acting like God is just there to give us whatever we want. Let’s be honest—God isn’tContinue reading “THE “I NEEDS” OF LIFE!”

“For this reason, we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 TODAY’S MESSAGE: BelievingContinue reading “FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE!”

“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7 “For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11 “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 “Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask for when you pray, believeContinue reading “THE HOPE THAT NEVER ENDS!”

“ And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will get the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Let us strive to do everything for the Lord, focusing on the One who meets ourContinue reading “DO IT ALL FOR THE LORD JESUS!”

” Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Mark 10:15 When we were children, we trusted our parents to keep us safe because we knew they loved us. Similarly, when we come to the Lord, we must let goContinue reading “OUR SAVIOR IS WITH US!”

” But Christ is all and in all.” Colossians 3:11 ” And let the peace of God rule in your hearts…” Colossians 3:15 ” With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Letting go of our lives and trusting in the Lord canContinue reading “LET CHRIST RULE!”

” Be strong and of good courage; do not be, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 THE LORD’S MESSAGE: It’s time for a fresh start! Let’s leave our past sins behind and embrace a new life. We all face struggles, but staying on a pathContinue reading “TAKE OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW!”

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 ” Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy…” 1 Peter 1:8-9 TODAY’S MESSAGE: What isContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN FAITH!”

” He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we travel the road given to us by our Lord, we face many obstacles in life. Sometimes we must jump over them, other times find a wayContinue reading “OUR COMFORTER IS AT HAND!”

” People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 9:3 “Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness.” Psalm 37:3 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many times, we find that our priorities are mixed up. We find that what we are expecting fromContinue reading “WE MUST SEARCH FOR HIS ANSWERS!”

“ Love the Lord your God, walk in his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.” Joshua 22:5 MESSAGE: We are vividly alive due to the magnificent way God designed us. Our bones support us as we stride, our lungs allow us toContinue reading “LET GOD’S HOLY WORD FLOW THROUGH YOUR VEINS!”

” The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 TODAY’S MESSAGE: It’s time to board the train to heaven. Trust in God and follow His ways. Accept the free ticket He offers you. EmbraceContinue reading “DON’T MISS THE TRAIN TO HEAVEN! GET YOUR FREE PASS TODAY!”

“Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 5-7Continue reading “THE LORD IS AT HAND”

” The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Psalm 145:8 ” Throw off your old sinful nature and former way of life which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4: 22-23 Today’s Message: The Lord loves usContinue reading “THE LORD GOD IN HEAVEN LOVES YOU!”

” Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” Philippians 1:27 “For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.” Philippians 1:29 TODAY’S MESSAGE: When do we truly become citizens ofContinue reading “YOUR CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN”

” For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 ” Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18 TODAY’S MESSAGE: To achieve victory in our battles inContinue reading “LET US RECOGNIZE OUR FOES”

” And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 THE MESSAGE:Continue reading “ALWAYS KEEP JESUS FIRST”

” So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” Ephesians 5:15-17 Every day is a day that the Lord has made. Every day that weContinue reading “LIVING BY THE SPIRIT’S POWER!”

” Always be humble and gentile. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 As we live in God’s world, it’s important to think about who guides our future. If we focus only on ourselves, we may create anger and frustration among others. However, if weContinue reading “PRAY FIRST AND ACT LATER!”

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” Ephesians 2:8 Have you ever felt the rush of getting credit for something you didn’t actually do? In those tricky moments, you’ve got to decide: do you come clean or just soak upContinue reading “GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE!”

“His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 ” I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” Psalm 91:14 MESSAGE: “Troubles seem to follow me wherever I go.” Many people say this, and if you think about it, it’s true, trouble does find us no matter what we’re doing. When trouble comes,Continue reading “TROUBLES ARE OPPORTUNITIES!”

“Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.” PSALM 145:4 “So, God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are untied with Christ Jesus.”Continue reading “WHERE DOES THE MESSAGE STOP?”

‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN HIS WAYS, OBEY HIS COMMANDS, HOLD FIRMLY TO HIM, AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND ALL YOUR SOUL.” Joshua 22—- ” GOD’S WAY IS PERFECT. ALL THE LORD’S PROMISES PROVE TRUE. HE IS A SHIELD FOR ALL WHO LOOK TO HIM FOR PROTECTION’” 2 Samual 22:31Continue reading “OUR LORD’S EYES ARE NEVER CLOSED!”

“SO, I SAY LET THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE YOUR LIVES. THEN YOU WON’T BE DOING WHAT YOUR SINFUL NATURE CRAVES.” GALATIANS 5:16 “SINCE WE ARE LIVING BY THE SPIRIT, LET US FOLLOW THE SPIRT’S LEADING IN EVERY PART OF OUR LIVES.” GALATIANS 5:25 THE MESSAGE: Living on this earth is an exciting journey, even thoughContinue reading “LET US LIVE BY THE SPIRIT AS WE ARE STILL SINFUL IN NATURE!”