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” YET TRUE GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS ITSELF GREAT WEALTH. AFTERALL, WE BROUGHT NOTHING WITH US WHEN WE CAME INTO THIS WORLD, AND WE CAN’T TAKE ANYTHING WITH US WHEN WE LEAVE IT.” 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-7 As we look at 1 Timothy 6:6&7 and meditate upon it, the words spoken are very powerful words. WhenContinue reading “TRUE GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT”

” BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” JOSHUA 1:9 It doesn’t matter what kind of struggles you are going through. You may be sick, depressed, angry, confused, bitter, worried, fearful or doubting, but the Lord is with us to helpContinue reading “GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THINGS”

” NOW MAY THE LORD OF PEACE HIMSELF GIVE YOU PEACE AT ALL TIMES AND IN EVERY SITUATION.” 2 THESSALONIANS 3:16 ” BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE FOR ALL THINGS, SINCE IT HOLDS PROMISE FOR THE PRESENT LIFE AND ALSO FOR THE LIFE TO COME.” 1 TIMOTHY 4:8 Our Lord of peace offers us peace ofContinue reading “GODLINESS”

” DO NOT STIFLE THE HOLY SPIRIT. DO NOT SCOFF AT PROPHESIES, BUT TEST EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID. HOLD ONTO WHAT IS GOOD. STAY AWAY FROM EVERY KIND OF EVIL.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5: 19-22 There are many in this world who make fun of the bible. They claim that God’s word is nothing more thanContinue reading “TESTING THE WORLD”

” GODLINESS MAKES A NATION GREAT, BUT SIN IS A DISGRACE TO ANY PEOPLE. ” PROVERBS 14:34 Our great United States of America was once looked upon as the strongest and most powerful nation in the world. We were a nation of great influence and feared for our great testimony of “in God we trust.”Continue reading “THE GODLINESS OF A NATION”

” BUT THE GATEWAY TO LIFE IS VERY NARROW AND THE ROAD IS DIFFICULT AND ONLY A FEW FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:14 Living a life worthy of Jesus is a very difficult life to live. However, living such a life leads to much joy and peace. With strong faith in Jesus and the use ofContinue reading “THE GATEWAY TO LIFE”

” ALWAYS BE JOYFUL AND NEVER STOP PRAYING. BE THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU WHO BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS. ” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:15-18 I learned a long time ago that understanding what the Lord wanted out of me was pretty simple. However, due to the devil and all ofContinue reading “GIVE THANKS ALWAYS”

” THE WISE ARE CAUTIOUS AND AVOID DANGER; FOOLS PLUNGE AHEAD WITH RECKLESS CONFIDENCE. ” PROVERBS 14:16 There is a great difference in being confident in the Lord Jesus and the being confident in the ways of the world. As we continue to build our faith the Lord honors our prayers and needs. Because weContinue reading “BE WISE IN ALL YOU DO!”

” FOR GOD CHOSE TO SAVE US THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, NOT TO POUR OUT HIS ANGER ON US.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9 God’s time of grace is becoming shorter and shorter. By each breath we take the time is getting closer to his return. We don’t know the time or the day, but weContinue reading “GOD’S SAVING GRACE”

” GOD HAS CALLED US TO LIVE HOLY LIVES, NOT IMPURE LIVES.” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:7 As Christain brothers and sisters we are called to live lives that are worthy of our Lord Jesus. We are not called to surround ourselves with the things of this world. We are not called to live our lives inContinue reading “LIVE TO PLEASE GOD!”

” OH, PLEASE HELP US AGAINST OUR ENEMIES, FOR ALL HUMAN HELP IS USELESS. WITH GOD’S HELP WE WILL DO MIGHTY THINGS, FOR HE WILL TRAMPLE DOWN OUR FOES. ” PSALM 60: 11-12 We achieve many things during our days on this earth. We are able to accomplish many great feats in our chosen fieldContinue reading “TRUSTING GOD OR THE GODLESS”

” LIVE WISELY AMONG THOSE WHO ARE UNBELIEVERS AND MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY. LET YOUR CONVERSATION BE GRACIOUS AND ATTRACTIVE SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE THE RIGHT RESPONSE FOR EVERYONE. ” COLOSSIANS 4:5-6 We all have neighbors or friends or co-workers who are unbelievers. Some are good church goers but have not acceptedContinue reading “LIVING WISELY”

” LET YOUR ROOTS GROW DOWN DEEP INTO HIM, AND LET YOUR LIVES BE BUILT ON HIM. ” COLOSSIANS 2:7 ” SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN RAISED TO NEW LIFE WITH CHRIST, SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE REALITIES OF HEAVEN, WHERE CHRIST SITS IN THE PLACE OF HONOR AT GOD’S RIGHT HAND. THINK ABOUT THE THINGSContinue reading “LIVING THROUGH CHRIST JESUS”

” I WAIT QUIETLY BEFORE GOD, FOR MY VICTORY COMES FROM HIM. ” PSALM 62:1 Everyday is a new day and a new day brings new challenges. New challenges bring new and exciting victories in Jesus. I have understood for some time that I am not the most patient person in the room. When IContinue reading “VICTORY IN JESUS!!!”

” DON’T BE SELFISH, DON’T TRY TO IMPRESS OTHERS. BE HUMBLE THINKING OF OTHERS AS BETTER THAN YOURSELVES. DON’T LOOK OUT ONLY FOR YOUR OWN INTERESTS BUT TAKE AN INTEREST IN OTHERS TOO. ” PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 Socializing is a huge part of our lives. We have been given the ability to converse with those aroundContinue reading “STRENGTHENING OTHERS”

” WORK HARD TO SHOW THE RESULTS OF YOUR SALVATION, BY OBEYING GOD WITH DEEP REVERENCE AND FEAR. FOR GOD IS WORKING IN YOU, GIVING YOU THE DESIRE AND THE POWER TO DO WHAT PLEASES HIM. ” PHILIPPIANS 2: 12-13 Each and every one of us have a life to live and a story toContinue reading “LISTEN AND OBEY”

” BUT I FOCUS ON THIS ONE THING: FORGETTING THE PAST AND LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT LIES AHEAD. I PRESS ON TO REACH THE END OF THE RACE AND RECEIVE THE HEAVENLY PRIZE FOR WHICH GOD, THROUGH CHRIST JESUS, IS CALLING US. ” PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 ” DON’T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING; INSTEAD PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. TELLContinue reading “FORGETTING THE PAST AND MOVING FORWARD”

” UNLESS YOUR FAITH IS FIRM, I CANNOT MAKE YOU STAND FIRM. ” ISAIAH 7:9 Our Lord God in heaven makes it pretty clear that without our total faith in him he cannot work adequately in our lives. He has given us a free will to live our lives how we choose. He made itContinue reading “THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FAITH”

” WHATEVER HAPPENS, MY DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD. ” PHILIPPIANS 3:1 There is no “IF” in Jesus. Our Lord can do all things and does do all things if we allow him to. The “IF” factor is not in Jesus but in each of us. I would guess that we allContinue reading “THERE IS NO “IF” IN JESUS!”

” LIVE CLEAN, INNOCENT LIVES AS CHILDREN OF GOD, SHINING LIKE BRIGHT LIGHTS IN A WORLD FULL OF CROOKED AND PERVERSE PEOPLE.” PHILIPPIANS 2:15 We are to represent our Lord and Savior through good and bad situations. We are surrounded by people who are worried, fearful, and without hope. To them there is no lightContinue reading “THE SHINING LIGHTS IN A DARK WORLD”

” SALVATION IS NOT A REWARD FOR THE GOOD THINGS WE HAVE DONE, SO NONE OF US CAN BOAST ABOUT IT. ” EPHESIANS 2:9 Our salvation is not the result of anything you and I have accomplished in life. It has nothing to do with how much we give in money or time. It hasContinue reading “SALVATION”

” BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND HIS MIGHTY POWER. PUT ON ALL OF GOD’S ARMOR SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO STAND FIRM AGAINST ALL STRATEGIES OF THE DEVIL. FOR WE ARE NOT FIGHTING AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD ENEMIES, BUT AGAINST EVIL RULERS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD, AGAINST MIGHTY POWERS INContinue reading “BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND HIS MIGHTY POWER!”

” THE LORD IS OUR GOD, THE LORD ALONE. AND YOU MUST LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ALL YOUR SOUL, AND ALL YOUR STRENGTH. 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 AREContinue reading “SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD”

” 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 There is not a single person in this world that is strong enough to save themselves. There is nothing you or I can physically do that will get us intoContinue reading “GOD’S GRACE OF SALVATION”

” I ALSO PRAY THAT YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE INCREDIBLE GREATNESS OF GOD’S POWER FOR US WHO BELIEVE. THIS IS THE SAME MIGHTY POWER THAT RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM IN THE PLACE OF HONOR AT GOD’S RIGHT HAND IN THE HEAVENLY REALMS.” EPHESIANS 1:19-20 When we understand how powerful the nameContinue reading “THE GREATNESS OF GOD!”

” I WILL RESCUE THOSE WHO LOVE ME. I WILL PROTECT THOSE WHO TRUST IN MY NAME” PSALM 91:14 We are to love our Lord God in heaven. Just what is the definition of love? “Love is to feel a deep affection or an intense feeling for someone.” Is that the way we feel forContinue reading “THE SHELTER OF GOD”

” FOR GOD HAS NO FAVORITES. ” GAL.2:6 Our God has no favorites. He loves each and every one of us equally. He disciplines us when we are disobedient and rewards us when we are faithful to his word. God’s outlook for our life is equal to that of our faithful brothers and sisters. HeContinue reading “GOD’S OUTLOOK”

” THE WORDS OF THE GODLY ENCOURAGE MANY, BUT FOOLS ARE DESTROYED BY THEIR LACK OF COMMEN SENSE.” PROVERBS 10:21 The words that we speak are very powerful and can be used for good and bad. Idle words are probably the most dangerous because we don’t even realize what we are saying or how itContinue reading “ENCOURAGING WORDS”

“COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD. TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.” PS. 37:5 Following Jesus is a continuous learning experience. We are to “sell out” to Jesus in everything we do and speak. I know from personal experience that this is easier said than done. As we walk through each day, weContinue reading “TOTAL COMMITTMENT”

” THERE IS NO LONGER JEW OR GENTILE, SLAVE OR FREE, MALE OR FEMALE. FOR YOU ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST JESUS.” GALATIANS 3:28 It seems that all we hear in today’s world is about the inequality of life for all. Everything is turned into a conversation about prejudices and how unfairly one segment ofContinue reading “UNITY IN JESUS”