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” COMMIT YOUR ACTIONS TO THE LORD, AND YOUR PLANS WILL SUCCEED.” PROVERBS 16:3 If we take each day and commit our efforts unto the Lord our God in heaven, we can then feel confident that our Lord will work in our lives. It doesn’t make any difference if we are a highly touted executiveContinue reading “OUR DAILY COMMITMENT”

” WE CAN MAKE OUR OWN PLANS BUT THE LORD DETERMINES OUR STEPS.” PROVERBS 16:9 There were so many times as a young boy that I would go out and do things that I knew my mother did not approve of. For the most part those things turned out to be disasters. Even though myContinue reading “WALKING IN THE STEPS OF JESUS”

” PEOPLE DO NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE; RATHER, WE LIVE BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES FROM THE MOUTH OF THE LORD.” DEUTERONOMY 8:3 As followers of Jesus, we are spiritual beings living in a physical, what you can see, world. As physical beings we must feed and nourish our bodies each day with foodContinue reading “STANDING UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF FAITH”

” THE LORD DESTESTS THE SACRIFICE OF THE WICKED BUT HE DELIGHTS IN THE PRAYERS OF THE UPRIGHT.” PROVERBS 15:8 It is so important that we take time from our busy days to go to our Lord in prayer. Prayer is so much more than just taking a list of our problems to him. ItContinue reading “OUR GOD DELIGHTS IN OUR PRAYERS”

” 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’ HE SHOUTED. JESUS IMMEDIATLY REACHED OUT AND GRABBED HIM. ” YOU HAVE SO LITTLE FAITH” JESUS SAID. ”WHY DIDContinue reading “WHEN THE WAVES GET TOO HIGH”

” LET EVERYTHING YOU DO REFLECT THE INTEGRITY AND SERIOUSNESS OF YOUR TEACHING.” TITUS 2:7 Each of us are teachers of God’s Word. As we proclaim to be followers of Christ, we must do exactly that. We must follow his direction and his lead. We must live each day with the integrity of the LordContinue reading “REFLECTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE LORD”

” WE SHOULD LIVE IN THIS WORLD WITH WISDOM, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND DEVOTION TO GOD, WHILE LOOKING FORWARD WITH HOPE TO THAT WONDERFUL DAY WHEN THE GLORY OF OUR GREAT GOD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, WILL BE REVEALED,” TITUS 2:12-13 Living on this earth is not the easiest of ventures. However, our Lord reveals to usContinue reading “LIVING IN THE WORLD”

” TO THOSE WHO LISTEN TO MY TEACHING, MORE UNDERSTANDING WILL BE GIVEN, AND THEY WILL HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF KNOWLEDGE.” MATTHEW 13:12 How do we know that we are listening to the Lord? How do we know for sure that we are hearing God? How do we know that we are doing what GodContinue reading “RECEIVING THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN”

” PRAISE THE LORD; PRAISE GOD OUR SAVIOR! EACH DAY HE CARRIES US IN HIS ARMS.” PSALM 68:19 The Lord, our God in heaven, assures us that he is with us each and everyday. Our communication with him should be continuous. We were created to praise our God. As children of God we have noContinue reading “PRAISE THE LORD IN AND THROUGH ALL SITUATIONS”

” BUT YOU SHOULD KEEP A CLEAR MIND IN EVERY SITUATION. DON’T BE AFRAID OF SUFFERING FOR THE LORD. WORK AT TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS, AND FULLY CARRY OUT THE MINISTRY GOD HAS GIVEN YOU.” 2 TIMOTHY 4:5 We have all been given a ministry here on earth. We are all to tell theContinue reading “RECOGNIZE AND ACT UPON THE MINISTRY GIVEN YOU”

” FOR GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR AND TIMIDITY, BUT OF POWER, LOVE, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE,” 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 Our Lord God in heaven wants his children to be conquerors in this world. We were created in order to praise our Lord God in heaven. We need to trust in the Lord,Continue reading “PEACE, LOVE, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE”

” ENDURE SUFFERING ALONG WITH ME, AS A GOOD SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS. SOLDIERS DON’T GET TIED UP IN THE AFFAIRS OF CIVILIAN LIFE, FOR THEN THEY CANNOT PLEASE THE OFFICERS WHO ENLISTED THEM.” 2 TIMOTHY 2:3-4 Many years ago, I remember being inducted into the military. I remember raising my right hand and swearingContinue reading “INDUCTED IN THE ARMY OF JESUS CHRIST”

” FOR GOD SAVED US AND CALLED US TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE.” 2 TIMOTHY 1:9 As children of God, we are to live our lives in such a way that reflects all of the goodness and all of the characteristics of our God in heaven. He has provided to each of us the toolsContinue reading “OUR DESTINY”

” 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”