I will be out of town for the next few days. When I return, I will once again be blogging regularly.
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CAPTIVITY OF OUR THOUGHTS!
“And we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 10:5 It is important that we take control of our thoughts and words. We should surround ourselves with God’s words and not of words and thoughts of the world around us. Evil thoughts should be thrown from our minds. WeContinue reading “CAPTIVITY OF OUR THOUGHTS!”
WORRY IS A DEATH SENTENCE!
“WHO BY WORRYING CAN ADD A SINGLE HOUR TO HIS LIFE?” Matthew 6:27 Worry is the opposite of hope and faith. With hope, we have life. We have hope for a future and a life full of promises and joy. With worry, we have depression and fear. We have no hope but instead darkness andContinue reading “WORRY IS A DEATH SENTENCE!”
REJOICE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER!
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say rejoice.” Phil.4:4 Rejoice in the life God has given you here on this earth. Rejoice in Jesus! Rejoice in the promises of God! Rejoice in the life the Lord has given! His desire is that we be blessed and bless others. Rejoice in the Lord always! PRAISEContinue reading “REJOICE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER!”
LIVING IN REVERENT FEAR!
“So, you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners in this land.” 1 Peter 1:17 When we serve our God in heaven, we are to do so in reverent fear. Just what does that mean? As children of the living God, we are living in a world from which weContinue reading “LIVING IN REVERENT FEAR!”
BE JOYFUL DURING THE RIDE!
” Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance- an inheritance that is kept in heaven, for you, pure and undefiled, beyond reach of change or decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on theContinue reading “BE JOYFUL DURING THE RIDE!”
RIDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GOD!
“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces great results.” James 5:16 When we go to the Lord in prayer it is important that our convictions for running to our God are in earnest. We must understand that our God in heaven, and He alone, can forgive us of our sinsContinue reading “RIDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GOD!”
STAND OUT IN THE MIDST OF EVIL!
” Take control of what I say, O Lord and guard my lips. Don’t let me drift toward evil or take part in acts of wickedness. Don’t let me share in the delicacies of those who do wrong.” Psalm 141:3-4 Sometimes it can be a good thing to stand out in the crowd and thenContinue reading “STAND OUT IN THE MIDST OF EVIL!”
WE WERE MADE HOLY!
“For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once and for all. ” Hebrews 10:10 It was clearly the will of our God in heaven for us to become holy even though we were born sinners. Because of the sin that was allowed toContinue reading “WE WERE MADE HOLY!”
THE WISDOM GUIDE
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentile at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvestContinue reading “THE WISDOM GUIDE”
THE PRODUCTS OF GREAT FAITH
” What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions?” James 2:14 “So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” James 2:17 I talk about faith a lot and that is because faithContinue reading “THE PRODUCTS OF GREAT FAITH”
LISTEN WITH GREAT CARE AND ALWAYS BE AWARE!
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” James 1:22 We are to be careful in our ways. We are to make great effort in listening to the word of God. We are to make a habit of reading it and then to settleContinue reading “LISTEN WITH GREAT CARE AND ALWAYS BE AWARE!”
TEMPTATION IS ALIVE AND AT WORK!
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:3 “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 byContinue reading “TEMPTATION IS ALIVE AND AT WORK!”
My Helper
“The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 We are never alone. Our Lord declares that He is always with us. He provides us with safety and encourages us in everything we do. He supports us with his strong arm of truth andContinue reading “My Helper”
We’ve Got You Lord
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY LORD OF MY GREAT ETERNAL HOME!
“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 When I was in school, we would always begin our school day with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. This was a display of our loyalty to our flag and the great nationContinue reading “I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY LORD OF MY GREAT ETERNAL HOME!”
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THE GREAT COMMISSION!
“I have given all authority in heaven and earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, evenContinue reading “THE GREAT COMMISSION!”
THERE IS NO MESS! GOD IS IN TOTAL CONTROL!
(THE LORD IS MY SHEPARD I SHALL NOT WANT) “The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through theContinue reading “THERE IS NO MESS! GOD IS IN TOTAL CONTROL!”
THE CONSEQUENCES OF GREAT FAITH!
“But some were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free. They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection. Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons. Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others wereContinue reading “THE CONSEQUENCES OF GREAT FAITH!”
TAKE OFF THE GLOVES AND TELL THE TRUTH!
“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, ‘ If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ ” John 8: 31-32 ” I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes the Father exceptContinue reading “TAKE OFF THE GLOVES AND TELL THE TRUTH!”
THE GREAT GUARANTEE!
“When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, I WILL SURLEY BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU MANY DECSCENDENTS. And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.” Hebrews 6:13-15 “People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oathContinue reading “THE GREAT GUARANTEE!”
THE EVIL OF SELFISHNESS!
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interest of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 “For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual and demonic. For wherever there is jealousyContinue reading “THE EVIL OF SELFISHNESS!”
THE INFILLING!
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18 As we go about our days, we come across experiences and obstacles that are sometimes good and sometimes bad. Sometimes we are prepared for these experiences and other times we are not. When Jesus went to beContinue reading “THE INFILLING!”
PATIENT ENDURANCE!
“Let us hold tightly without wavering the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away your confident trust in the Lord.” Hebrews 10:35 “Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive allContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE!”
THE PURPOSE
Your name, O’Lord, endures forever, your fame O’Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will give justice to his people and compassion on his servants.” Psalm 135:13-14 Have you ever wondered or asked God just why you were put upon this earth? The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy himContinue reading “THE PURPOSE”
SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!
“So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisors.” Proverbs 24:6 We are in a war. We get up each day and ready ourselves for the biggest moments in our lives by using prayer. We petition our Lord God in heaven for his mighty hand to take the evil awayContinue reading “SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!”
DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!
“The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 What does it mean to harden your heart toward Jesus? It means that you refuse to hear or respond to God and not recognize his spiritual realities. It means to pay noContinue reading “DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!”
RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3 Relationship or Religion? Which of these do you have in your life? Religion consists of the things we do to make ourselves right with God and others. A personal relationship with ourContinue reading “RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?”
