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“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptations are plentiful in this world. Struggles are numerous and never without consequences. The devil is always prowling around trying to steal our joy and happiness from us. He offers to us the joy ofContinue reading “TEMPTATIONS!”

“For many are called but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 “Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.” Matthew 22:9 “As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.” 2 Corinthians 6:1 “We serve God whether people honor us or despiseContinue reading “MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN!”

” So, whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9 “Either way, Christ’s love controls us.” 2 Corinthians 5:14 Our lives, before being introduced to Christ, are demonstrated through living for our own self interests. Our goals are to make things betterContinue reading “A TIME OF PREPARATION!”

“ Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 Sometimes as I reflect upon my life, I remember myself as a little boy. I remember the hard times I would give my mother and the wild things I would do. As I reflect upon these things, the LordContinue reading “DYING WHILE LIVING”

“Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord could survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.” Psalm 130:3-4 God does keep a record of sins. For those who never come to Christ, they will have to answer for every sin they have ever committed. However, forContinue reading “THE OFFER OF FORGIVENESS”

” So, Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and waves, he was terrified and began to sink.” Matthew 14:29-30 Peter was doing something no other man had done except Jesus. He walks on the water and moves toward Jesus;Continue reading “DONT ALLOW FEAR TO SINK YOU!”

“He has commissioned us and has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything, he has promised us.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Our Lord has given us the greatest rank, authority and power we are able to receive. He has not placed ordinary barsContinue reading “THE GREATEST COMMISSION”

“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Our God in heaven knows us on an intimate basis. He knows our likes and our dislikes. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses. He understands just how much each of us can handle. HeContinue reading “AND GOD IS FAITHFUL!”

” Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. ” 1 Corinthians 15:58 ” The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. ” Proverbs 13:9 ” Be on guard. Stand firmContinue reading “ALWAYS WORK ENTHUSIASTICALLY FOR THE LORD”

“The first man, Adam, became a living person. But the last Adam- Christ- is a life giving Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:45 As God created the earth and all of the heavens that surround it, Adam, the first man became a living and breathing being. He was the apple of God’s eye until he committed theContinue reading “FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST”

“Just as everyone dies because of Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.”  1 Corinthians 15:22 When Adam and Eve were put upon this earth it was to be a perfect relationship with God.  They were to be in a great and loving relationship with Him.  However, the devil slithered inContinue reading “THE CORRECTION!”

” Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8 When Jesus went to the cross, he died for your sins, my sins and for the sins of all of those in this world who accepts his offering. He has done all of the work for us. With that being said, we have received his workmanshipContinue reading “FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE!”

“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? Matthew 16:26 Reaching heaven is the goal of a Christian. It is this experience that our God wants each of us to desire and to accomplish. If we choose to love thisContinue reading “THE VALUE OF YOUR SOUL!”

” If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 ” But Jesus looked at them and said,’ With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” Matthew 19:26 There are no misunderstandings in the above scriptures. Belief is the key to our possibilities in this life.Continue reading “ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE!”

“Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 What I learn in this world only makes me think I am better than others. However, the love that my God in heaven gives me builds me up and makes me stronger in my thoughts, words and actions. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

“ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 Accepting Jesus is the beginning.  It is through this action that God in heaven begins to abundantly bless us in all that we do. Continue reading “BEING ALIVE IN JESUS LEADS US TO THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD”

“The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News!” Yes, we were all born into this world in an earthly way and we live our lives dependent upon the rules of the world. However, our journey, to our life eternal, begins when we change our worldly beliefs into ourContinue reading “LIFE BEGINS WHEN BELIEF TAKES PLACE WITHIN US!”

“Do unto others whatever you would like them to do unto you.” Matthew 7:12 The Goldon Rule is a scripture that most people of the world have heard. It is the gold standard for how we are to live our lives. If the world were to follow the Golden Rule, we would have much lessContinue reading “THE GOLDEN RULE”

“Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The definition of the word “Weary” is feeling physically or mentally tired and exhausted, often from hard work or exertion. The are so many in the world today who try to carry all of the worriesContinue reading “COME ALL WHO ARE WEARY!”

“Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32 Jesus has the keys to heaven. It is through him that we will be able to enter the pearly gates. The alternative is that he will deny knowing us and our journey to hell will begin. All Jesus isContinue reading “YES, I KNOW THIS ONE!”

” So, get rid of all filth and evil in your lives and humbly accept the word of God has planted in your hearts, for it is the power to save your souls.”  James 1:21 “ If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised himContinue reading “I BELIEVE I RECEIVE BECAUSE GOD IS MY SOURCE!”

Sometimes it is easy to get ourselves all wrapped up in our own activities, problems and desires.  It is easy to slowly transition into putting ourselves and our wants and needs ahead of others.  When this happens, we sometimes become blinded and think we are doing right but in reality, we are harming, not onlyContinue reading “OTHERS FIRST!”

” Because of God’s special favor to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 BelievingContinue reading “LIVING A LIFE IN JESUS”

“Please, Lord, rescue me!  Come quickly, Lord, and help me.”  Psalm 40:13 ” And we can be confident that he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will. And if we know he is listening when we make our requests, we can be sure that he will giveContinue reading “LET’S TAKE A STEP AWAY AND PRAY!”