“If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91: 9-11 Far in the distance a great storm began to unfold. The sky becameContinue reading “OUR REFUGE!”
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ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
“And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3: 15-16 It is quite important that we submerse ourselves in the word of God. It is vital that we allow our roots to grow deeper and deeper each day.Continue reading “ALWAYS BE PREPARED!”
HOW GREAT THOU ART!
“Don’t be afraid, he said, Take courage! I am here.” Mark 6:50 “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 As you and I continue to learn our roles in God’sContinue reading “HOW GREAT THOU ART!”
YOU LIVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS!
“Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors.” 1 Peter 2:11-12 It is very easy to live in this world. It is easy to become an active part of our surroundings.Continue reading “YOU LIVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS!”
WATCH CAREFULLY!
“Watch your life and your doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16 The devil is extremely deceptive. He knows exactly what he wants and does not set out to fail. He will deceive us with lies and deception. What appears to beContinue reading “WATCH CAREFULLY!”
IF YOU WORRY YOU DIDN’T PRAY…IF YOU PRAY DON’T WORRY!
“Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” James 4:8 Our faith is the substance of our relationship with Jesus. As we live each day, our thoughts and actions must be concentrated in the right direction. It order to go the direction the Lord wants us to go, we must continue toContinue reading “IF YOU WORRY YOU DIDN’T PRAY…IF YOU PRAY DON’T WORRY!”
I SHALL NOT WANT!
“The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 Just as sheep, you and I need to be guided. We can rest assured that even though we may get off track and try to do things our way we are continously protected and directed. However, it is up to you and me toContinue reading “I SHALL NOT WANT!”
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COMFORT IN JESUS!
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer” Psalm 94:19 Our lives can be much easier with comfort in Jesus. Trust and faith in Him allows us to live with strong faith and able to stand against what comes against us. Stand strong in faith and bever allow doubt toContinue reading “COMFORT IN JESUS!”
LIVE IN CHRIST!
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” Col. 3:15 1. Discipline yourself to diligently listen to God! 2. Don’t listen to the worldly system! 3. Keep your eyes on God’s word and listen to it! 4. Love God and all of God’s people! 5. Walk in love! (Remember, God isContinue reading “LIVE IN CHRIST!”
STAY IN TOUCH
THE WEALTHY PLACE!
“Cast all your cares upon Jesus ” 1 Peter 5:7 Hoping in the Lord, refusing to become discouraged, listening for direction from the Lord, and being humble are all a part of the wealthy place. Our part is to believe, and God will live true to His promises. Why not live in a wealthy placeContinue reading “THE WEALTHY PLACE!”
WALK IN CHRIST!
” Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his ways” Psalm 37:7 Discipline yourself to diligently listen to God. Don’t listen to the worldly system. Keep your eyes on Gos’s worda
DON’T COMPROMISE!
“Cast all your cares upon Jesus as He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 There is no compromise in Jesus. He did not waiver when he died for us, and we are not to compromise in our faith to Him.
Out of Town
I will be out of town for the next few days. When I return, I will once again be blogging regularly.
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!”
