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“What you say flows from what is in your heart.” Luke 6:45 What a wonderful and enlightening scripture Luke 6:45 is. When we truly accept Jesus, our spirit becomes one with him. Our thoughts and desires change. Our actions begin to change. We no longer want to follow the ways of the world, but instead,Continue reading “THE RIVER OF HOPE!”

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen.” Hebrews 11:1 “And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6 Sometimes as we are reading God’s Word it becomes easy to become distracted, and we begin to gloss over his words and what he is telling us. Without faith weContinue reading “FAITH-OUR LIFELINE”

“My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.” Psalm 25:15 “The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? ” Proverbs 18:14 Living life on this earth is hard. There are struggles at every turn. Our God has never promisedContinue reading “AVOIDING A CRUSHED SPIRIT!”

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you. Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’sContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE!”

“The Lord says,’ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’” Psalm 91:14 “People don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 It is true that we need food and water in order to keep our physicalContinue reading “THE TRUE BREAD WHO GIVES LIFE!”

“We will certainly be saved through the life of his son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 5:10-11 Due to God’s commitment to us we are able to enter into a new relationship with Him. It isContinue reading “OUR NEW RELATIONSHIP”

“Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.” Hebrews 5:8 Learning to follow Jesus is a lifestyle that one chooses to follow. It is not an easy journey as was demonstrated by our Lord Jesus when he walked this earth. But Jesus, as he grew up had to alsoContinue reading “LEARNING FROM LIFE”

“Since he himself has gone through suffering he is able to help when we are tested. ” Hebrews 2:18 “In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.” Psalm 20:1 Life sometimes does not seem fair. It often entails manyContinue reading “THE CROSS WE CARRY!”

“The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in My name.’ Psalm 91:14 “For the Word of God is alive and powerful.”  Hebrews 4:12 It doesn’t matter from what walk of life you come.  It doesn’t matter whether you have been healed by God from a terribleContinue reading “IT DOESN’T MATTER!”

“So, Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me Lord’, he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him.” Matthew 14:29-31 We too have begun our journey of walkingContinue reading “STAY FOCUSED AND YOU WILL RECEIVE!”

“Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning away from the living God.” Hebrews 3:12 The evil in the world today is all around us. It subtly works its ways into the hearts of those it surrounds. Its mannerisms are so delicate that itContinue reading “SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HIS HOLINESS AND BUILD TRUST IN GOD!”

” What we see is Jesus, who was given a position, a little lower than the angels; and because he suffered death for us, he is now crowned with glory and honor. Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.” Hebrews 2:9 It is so easy to forget what action took place while JesusContinue reading “THE LOWER POSITION”

“How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from the hidden faults.” Psalm 19:12 “Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.” Psalm 19:13 Sometimes as Christians we get our lives moving in a directionContinue reading “KEEP ME SAFE FROM ALL MY SINS!”

” You are here to be light, bringing out the God-Colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.” Matthew 5:14 “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” Matthew 3:8 When Jesus began his ministry on this earth he did so atContinue reading “BECOMING LIGHT FOR OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

“We should live in the evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of the great God and Savior Jesus Christ, will be revealed.” Titus 2:12-13 “So, don’t let anyone disregard what you say.” Titus 2:15 Evil has been in thisContinue reading “LIVING AMONG THE EVIL!”

“You are blessed when you’re content with just who you are-no more, no less.” Matthew 5:5 (The Message) God has made each of us for a purpose. He has made us with our own personalities, our own looks, our own ways of doing things and our own ways of talking with others. We don’t allContinue reading “BE WHO GOD MADE YOU TO BE!”

“For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 What a strong sense of relief Psalm 91:11 can be for those who trust in God with all of their heart and are able to let go of the fears of the world. When we are able to look up toContinue reading “LEAVING IT TO GOD!”

” And for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 When we follow Jesus, we can rest assured that he is with us in all situations. As his followers we are setting out to do his will and not our own.Continue reading “ALL THINGS WILL COME TOGETHER FOR GOOD!”

“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.” Psalm 18:30 “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell themContinue reading “THE WAYS OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN ARE PERFECT!”

“It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him.” Mark 15:25 “Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘ELOI, ELOI, LEMA SABACTHANI?’ which means , ‘MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME?‘ Mark 15:34 There is nothing in this world that compares to what Jesus did forContinue reading “THE SIX HOURS OF SUFFERING”

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.” 2 Timothy 2:4 “Avoid worthless , foolish talk that only leads to moreContinue reading “WALK IN THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD OUR GOD AND NOT THE WEAKNESS OF THE WORLD!”

“I love you Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock in whom I find protection.” Psalm 18: 1-2 It is sometimes very frightening when we think of the unknown. Times like that can feel lonely, dark and confusing. You and I don’tContinue reading “THE UNKNOWN”

” ‘Abba Father,‘ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done and not mine.’ “ Mark 14:36 When Jesus was born into this world, he came just as you and I. He was born into a world ofContinue reading “THE THOUGHTS OF JESUS!”

“The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?” Proverbs 18:14 There are many in this world who live their whole lives in physical pain. Our physical bodies are able to withstand a lot of pain for long periods of time. However, it is when our spirits are wipedContinue reading “LIVING WITH SPIRITUAL STRENGTH”

“Do not waste your time arguing over godless ideas and old wife’s tales. Instead, train yourself up to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Godliness is defined as the “quality or practice of conformingContinue reading “TRAINING TO BE GODLY!”

” Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 First impressions are of great value. When a person first sees you, they take a picture of you in their mind and that picture is what they remember.Continue reading “THE PICTURE OF SALVATION!”