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QUESTION OF THE DAY: How often do you know the direction God wants you to go? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our Lord talks to us in many different ways. He talks through the Holy Spirit and helps to lead us through and away from trouble. He sometimes talks with us through prayer. At other times there areContinue reading “LISTEN TO HIS DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!”

” I am the light of the world.  He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.”  John 8:12 THE QUESTION OF THE DAY:  Would you rather walk in the darkness of the night, or rather walk in the light of daylight? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many find that walking inContinue reading “THE LIGHT OF LIFE!”

” You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Luke 12:40 TODAY’S QUESTION: If Jesus were to return right now, are you ready? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Waiting for something can be a journey filled with hope, as it reminds us of the wonderful things to come.Continue reading “BE READY ALL THE TIME!”

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use in worrying about the bigger things?” Luke 12:25-26 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else and he will give you everything you need.” Luke12:31 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you worry aContinue reading “STUMBLING OVER WORRIES OF THE WORLD!”

” And so, I tell you, keep on asking and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11: 9-10 TODAY’S QUESTION: How often toContinue reading “BE PERSISTENT IN YOUR PRAYERS!”

“Be not far from me, for trouble is near; for there is none to help.” Psalm 22:11 TODAY’S QUESTION: How far away do you wander from the Lord your God? TODAY’S MESSAGE:  In baseball a base runner will try to step away from the base they are on in an attempt to steal the nextContinue reading “NEVER WANDER FAR”

“So, you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners in the land.” 1 Peter 1:17 TODAY’S QUESTIION: What is the definition of a foreigner? TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is easy to get overwhelmed by our problems and forget who we really are. Our true destination is heaven, where we will liveContinue reading “A FOREIGNER’S MISTAKES”

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. ” 1 Peter :1:6 TODAY’S QUESTION: Even through your hardships, do you believe there is wonderful joy ahead? TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we go through tough times  our focus often transfers from the Lord toContinue reading “SO, BE TRULY GLAD!”

“For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.” James 5:11 TODAY’S QUESTION: Which of these words best describe you: patience or anxiousness? TODAY’S MESSAGE: I think we all would like toContinue reading “A MAN OF GREAT ENDURANCE!”

“Dwell in the land, and feed on His Faithfulness.” Psalm 37:3 TODAY’S QUESTION: What is more important to you, feeding your body or feeding your spirit? TODAY’S MESSAGE: To make our bodies run properly it is important to feed them the right kind of food and drink. With proper care we are able to liveContinue reading “FEED ON THE FAITH!”

” In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.” James 3:5 ” And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.” JamesContinue reading “WORDS HURT- BE CAREFUL HOW YOU USE THEM!”

” People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.” Proverbs 14:29 TODAYS QUESTION: Do you have a short fuse when it comes to anger? TODAY’S MESSAGE: IF WE SET DOWN AND THOUROGHLY THINK ABOUT ANGER , IT IS A LOT LIKE ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER DRUG WE MIGHT GET INVOLVED WITH.Continue reading “THE ANGER TRAIL”

“But when you ask him, be sure your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you know where your faith lies? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Divided loyalty leadsContinue reading “DO LIVE WITH A DIVIDED FAITH?”

“Cast all your cares upon Jesus.”  1 Peter 5:7 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you live your life with urgency? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Life is extremely precious. Time seems to slip by with precision. With that being said, shouldn’t we live our lives with the end in sight? Shouldn’t our lives be able to see the end movingContinue reading “LIVE LIFE LIKE THE END IS TOMORROW!”

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever been so down that you literally cried when you were praying? TODAY’S MESSAGE: I cried this morning, feeling the heaviness of another uncertain day. My beloved is fading, herContinue reading “I CRIED THIS MORNING!”

” But don’t just listen to God’s Word. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 TODAY’S QUESTION: Is the Lord our God allowed to work in your life or do you shut him out? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many people wonder why they feel alone during tough times, but there’s a beautiful truth in letting theContinue reading “TAKE ACTION AND PUT GOD’S WORD TO WORK IN YOUR LIFE!”

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31 TODAY’S QUESTION: Are you ready for the spiritual warfare that confronts you? TODAYS MESSAGE: How often do you think about spiritual warfare? Is it reality to you or is it a fictional event that you hear about but don’t really believe? I amContinue reading “ALWAYS BE READY”

” If any of you want to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up you cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you know what it means to take up your cross daily? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many today think that what the Lord meant when he said toContinue reading “TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!”

“SINCE WE ARE RECEIVING A KINGDOM THAT IS UNSHAKABLE, LET US BE THANKFUL AND PLEASE GOD BY WORSHIPING HIM WITH HOLY FEAR AND AWE. FOR OUR GOD IS A DEVOURING FIRE.” HEBREWS 12:28 TODAY’S QUESTION: How do you worship our God in heaven? TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are many different ways to worship our Lord, butContinue reading “OUR HOLY WORSHIP HERE ON EARTH!”

“ Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.” Romans 13:14 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever been lost physically or mentally? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Feeling lost in life can mean different things to different people. Some may feel physically lost andContinue reading “DON’T GET LOST!”

“Who Touched me? Jesus asked.” Luke 8:45 “Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing go from me.” Luke 8:46 “Daughter, he said to her, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” Luke 8:48 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you taken time in your life to deliberately reach out and touch Jesus? TODAY’S MESSAGE: AreContinue reading “WHO TOUCHED ME?”

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Hebrews 11:6-7Continue reading “FAITH- THE BELIEF IN OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you think of Jesus throughout your day? TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is important for us to remember that with Jesus all things are possible. He does not give us support for the sins we commit, but he will help usContinue reading “ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST”

“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. ” Hebrews 10:36 TODAY’S QUESTION: Has your patience ever been pushed to the limit? TODAY’S MESSAGE: When following the ways of Jesus our patience as a human can sometimes beContinue reading “BE PATIENT”

” Let us hold on tightly, without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promises.” Hebrews 10:23 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you ever felt as though your life is slipping away? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our Lord God in heaven promises us a secure life that cannot be taken away. Yet,Continue reading “HOLD ON!”

” He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe in the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you know of Jesus, or do you know Jesus? TODAYS MESSAGE: A powerful two-letter word can utterly transform theContinue reading “OBEDIENCE EVERLASTING!”

” Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you worry about anything? TODAY’S MESSAGE: We all encounter worry, which is the feeling of anxiety or unease about certain situations. It’s natural to fear that something negative may happen in the future. However, when worry takesContinue reading “THE WEIGHT OF WORRY!”

” Do not labor for food which perishes, but for the food which endures for everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you feed your spirit daily? TODAYS MESSAGE: How often do you nourish your spirit? InContinue reading “FEED YOUR SPIRIT!”

” Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7 TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you need a break today?‘ TODAY MESSAGE: Everyone needs breaks from work, routines, or life itself. It’s important to engage with life, but many are overwhelmed by worry instead of finding peace. People stress over small and big issues, oftenContinue reading “TAKE A BREAK!”

“So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.” Hebrews 6:1 TODAY’S QUESTION: Have you slowed your learning about Jesus? TODAY’S MESSAGE: Oh, how easy it is to feel trapped in our journey with the Lord, stuck in aContinue reading “ARE YOU IN A RUT?”