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” BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ” JOSHUA 1:9 We should not live our lives in fear. We should not live our lives in doubt. The Lord our God in heaven has given us one of the greatest promisesContinue reading “LIVING WITH STRENGTH AND COURAGE”

” FOR I COMMAND YOU THIS DAY TO LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD AND TO KEEP HIS COMMANDS, DECREES AND REGULATIONS BY WALKING IN HIS WAYS.” DEUTERONOMY 30:16 ” THEY WILL ACT RELIGEOUS BUT THEY WILL REJECT THE POWER THAT COULD MAKE THEM GODLY. STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE LIKE THAT.” 2 TIMOTHY 3:5 Do youContinue reading “LIVING THE TRUTH”

” WE SHOULD LIVE IN THIS EVIL WORLD WITH WISDOM, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND DEVOTION TO GOD, WHILE WE LOOK FORWARD WITH HOPE THAT WONDERFUL DAY WHEN THE GLORY OF OUR GREAT GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST WILL BE REVEALED. ” TITUS 2:12-13 What a glorious future we have to look forward to. What a glorious andContinue reading “LIVING FOR THE END RESULT”

” THE TONGUE CAN BRING DEATH OR LIFE; THOSE WHO LOVE TO TALK WILL REAP THE CONSEQUENCES. ” PROVERBS 18:21 The tongue is very powerful. We can set things into motion with the power of our tongues. We can set fire to our lives by spreading doubt, worry and fear. We can cause grief toContinue reading “PREVENTING FIRES”

” 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 We are living testimonies on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ. We should walk the walk and talk the talk. In order to do this our faith mustContinue reading “LIVING TESTIMONIES”

” THE LORD WILL CONQUER ALL YOUR ENEMIES WHEN THEY ATTACK YOU. THEY WILL ATTACK YOU FROM ONE DIRECTION BUT FLEE FROM YOU IN SEVEN! ” DEUTERONOMY 28:7 What a powerful message we are given. As we endure daily attacks from the enemy we can rest assured that our Lord God in heaven is soContinue reading “CONQUERING YOUR ENEMIES”

” COME TO ME, ALL OF YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND CARRY HEAVY BURDENS, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST. ” MATTHEW 11:28 We all become weary in this life. We are constantly overcoming obstacles and mountains set before us. No matter the situation, we have a great resting place in Jesus. We should beContinue reading “RECEIVING REST IN JESUS”

“HE TOOK OUR SICKNESSES AND REMOVED OUR DISEASES.” MATTHEW 8:17 “I WILL PROTECT THOSE WHO TRUST IN MY NAME.” PSALM 91:14 We have a great and loving God. We should live a life that testifies to his greatness. We should continue to be positive and not negative. We should speak positive words and not negativeContinue reading “NEVER LET DOWN”

” BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS WHO COME DISGUISED AS HARMLESS SHEEP, BUT ARE REALLY VICIOUS WOLVES. YOU CAN IDENTIFY THEM BY THEIR FRUIT, THAT IS BY THE WAY THEY ACT.” MATTHEW 7:15-16 There are many in the world today who say and give honor to God. There are many Gods in the world. There areContinue reading “BE AWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS”

” GUIDE MY STEPS BY YOUR WORD, SO I WILL NOT BE OVERCOME.” PSALM 119:133 The word of God is at our fingertips. Within his Word is the answer to any problem we may have in life. It is so important to put prayer and reading God’s Word hand in hand. Take time to prayContinue reading “LIVING A GUIDED LIFE”

” THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A STRONG FORTRESS; THE GODLY RUN TO HIM AND ARE SAFE. ” PROVERBS 18:10 In our times of troubles we need to know where to go for help. The name of Jesus is a powerful tool. It is the power of God. Jesus is God. When we runContinue reading “RUN TO THE FORTRESS”

” THE LORD HAS DECLARED TODAY THAT YOU ARE HIS PEOPLE, HIS OWN SPECIAL TREASURE, JUST AS HE PROMISED, AND THAT YOU MUST OBEY HIS COMMANDS. ” DEUTERONOMY 26:18 We are the treasures of God. He loves each of us so much that he gave the ultimate gift, his son Jesus Christ, to die forContinue reading “TREASURES OF GOD”

” THINK ABOUT THE THINGS OF HEAVEN, NOT THE THINGS OF THE EARTH. ” COLOSSIANS 3:2 We must continue each day to keep our heads in the game. The game of life is very complex. We live in a world of sin and disobedience but we are spiritual beings trying to fight a spiritual war.Continue reading “KEEPING OUR MINDS AND THOUGHTS PREPARED”

” BUT THE GATEWAY TO LIFE IS VERY NARROW AND THE ROAD IS DIFFICULT AND ONLY A FEW EVER FIND IT. ” MATTHEW 7:14 Life on this earth is not easy. We are surrounded by a lot of different influences everyday. To be able to live a good and productive Christian life it is necessaryContinue reading “THE NARROW PATH”

” A CHEERFUL HEART IS GOOD MEDICINE BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT SAPS A PERSON’S STRENGTH. ” PROVERBS 17:22 As I walk through my daily struggles I have learned that keeping a positive attitude through my trials and tribulations, no matter their size, is vital to overcoming them. It has always been easy to surround myselfContinue reading “OUR GOD’S MEDICINE”

” KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR. KEEP ON SEEKING AND YOU WILL FIND. KEEP ON KNOCKING, AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. ” MATTHEW 7:7 We must be persistent when it comes to the things of the Lord our God. We must never give up. We mustContinue reading “NEVER GIVE UP”

” ANYONE WHO LISTENS TO MY TEACHING AND FOLLOWS IT IS WISE, LIKE A PERSON WHO BUILDS A HOUSE ON SOLID ROCK. THOUGH THE RAIN COMES IN TORRENTS AND THE FLOOD WATERS RISE AND THE WINDS BEAT AGAINST THAT HOUSE, IT WON’T COLLAPSE BECAUSE IT IS BUILT ON BEDROCK. ” MATTHEW 7: 24–25 Anyone whoContinue reading “BUILT UPON A ROCK”

” ALWAYS BE JOYFUL. NEVER STOP PRAYING. BE THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU WHO BELONG TO JESUS CHRIST.” The Lord wants us to be persistant in our prayers. He wants us to continue to be faithful in our trust in him. He wants us to look at whatever circumstanceContinue reading “NEVER STOP PRAYING”

” SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE, AND LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED.” MATTHEW 6:33 We have been given the greatest of all powers. We have been given the name of Jesus for use in our daily lives. The devil and his demons flee at the name ofContinue reading “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS! THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME!”

” REASSURE ME OF YOUR PROMISE, MADE TO THOSE WHO FEAR YOU. ” PSALM 119:38 We all need reassurances in life. Being reassured by our God in heaven is no different. We are attacked and influenced each day by things around us. We are constantly surrounded by negative thoughts, negative actions and the lies ofContinue reading “REASSURANCE IN THE PROMISES OF GOD”

” GOD ANSWERED, ‘I WILL BE WITH YOU.’ ” EXODUS 3:12 Our God in heaven is never far away. When we think of heaven we sometimes think that it is light years away. However, to our God, it is just a step away. He is with us, by our sides. He has given his HolyContinue reading “OUR GOD IN HEAVEN IS NEVER FAR AWAY”

” HE IS THE ONE WHO HAS RESCUED US FROM THE TERRORS OF THE COMING JUDGEMENT. ” THESSALONIANS 1:10 We are living is God’s time of grace. He continues to spread his love and grace to each and everyone of us. He continues to heal us, save us and forgive us. However, God’s time ofContinue reading “THE COMING JUDGEMENT”

” LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN ALL HIS WAYS, OBEY HIS COMMANDS, HOLD FIRMLY TO HIM, AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL. ” JOSHUA 22:5 Our God is such a loving God. He does so much for us. It is so important that we continue to hold on firmly toContinue reading “LOVE,WALK,OBEY AND SERVE”

” PUT ON YOUR NEW NATURE AND BE RENEWED AS YOU LEARN TO KNOW YOUR CREATOR, AND BECOME LIKE HIM. ” COLOSSIANS 3:10 We are to be renewed in Christ each and everyday. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior our lives will begin to change. As we continue to read God’s wordContinue reading “BE RENEWED IN CHRIST”

” BY FEARING THE LORD, PEOPLE AVOID EVIL. ” PROVERBS 16:6 Evil surrounds us in the world. In everything we do and every turn we take evil lurks. It is extremely hard to not be taken in by all of the bad things going on in this world today. It is hard to not becomeContinue reading “AVOIDING EVIL”

” ALWAYS BE FULL OF JOY IN THE LORD. ” PHIL. 4:4 A strengthened faith in our Lord will provide to us the ability to live joyously in him. With strong faith we will continue to believe that he is with us at all times. He is with us in our times of need andContinue reading “THE JOY OF THE LORD”

” THIS IS MY COMMAND- BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ” JOSHUA 1:9 Our Lord God in heaven is a loving and caring God. He knows our every move, every thought and every intention. As children of God weContinue reading “BE COURAGEOUS IN ALL THINGS”

” HIS PEACE WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS AS YOU LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS.” PHIL. 4:7 The devil can strike very quickly. Life can be moving along very smoothly and then all of the sudden something happens that turns your life upside down. We all have these hard times. My family just recently wentContinue reading “NEVER LET DOWN”

” DON’T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING; INSTEAD PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. TELL GOD WHAT YOU NEED, AND THANK HIM FOR ALL HE HAS DONE.” PHIL. 4:6 As we live our lives in Christ Jesus worrying is not only considered a sin but is also a waste of our time. When we spend time worrrying about an issueContinue reading “DON’T WORRY JUST PRAY”

” BECAUSE OF CHRIST AND OUR FAITH IN HIM, WE CAN NOW COME BOLDLY AND CONFIDENTLY INTO GOD’S PRESENCE.” EPHESIANS 3:12 Our God has richly blessed us with his son Jesus Christ. As children of God we must have great faith in our Lord and Savior. We must not doubt, worry or fear. Our faithContinue reading “BOLDNESS IN CHRIST”