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” You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.” Proverbs 3: 25-26 Our Lord God in heaven is our refuge in times of trouble. He is our safety net whenContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!”

” For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” 2 Peter 2:19 The word control means to “exercise, restraining or directing influence over.” Have you ever taken a step back from your busy life and considered the question, WHO CONTROLS YOU? We can be controlled by many different things. We can be controlled byContinue reading “WHO CONTROLS YOU?”

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16 ” Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Mark 5:34 How often is the prayer outlet used in your life? Is it used daily or is it used only when you needContinue reading “BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE AS YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN IS YOUR SOURCE!”

“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow me. If you try to hang onto your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you willContinue reading “CHANGE THE WAY!”

” The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” 1 Peter 4:7 ” Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him and be strong in your faith.” 1 PeterContinue reading “STAY ALERT AND KEEP WATCH!”

“But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33 The definition of listen is to “make a conscious effort to hear; attend closely, so as to hear & to pay attention; take advice.” We sometimes hear things but are not really in the moment. In other words,Continue reading “TUNE INTO THE CORRECT STATION”

“So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentile and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3:14-16 There is one way and one way only when itContinue reading “ONE WAY AND ONE WAY ONLY!”

“be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return.” James 5:7 ” You too must be patient. Take courage for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8 The world has been hearing for thousands of years that our Lord is going to be returning soon. There have been those who have predicted daysContinue reading “LOOK UPWARD, HE IS COMING SOON!”

” REMEMBER, IT IS A SIN TO KNOW WHAT YOU OUGHT TO DO AND THEN NOT DO IT.” JAMES 4:17 As you and I continue to grow in Jesus there are times when we do not listen carefully to what our God is telling us to do. The Lord has given each of us theContinue reading “LISTEN AND ACT”

” You are coming to Christ, who is the cornerstone of God’s temple.” 1 Peter 2:4 “ And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. 1 Peter 2:5 The definition of a cornerstone is a stone that forms the base of a corner, joining two walls. In 1 Peter 2:4-5Continue reading “BUILDING UPON THE CORNERSTONE”

” So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. “ 1 Peter 1:6-7 Our God in heaven wants each and every one of us to be happy. However, if we are a breathingContinue reading “TRULY BE GLAD IN THE LORD!”

” AND EVEN WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DON’T GET IT BECAUSE YOUR MOTIVES ARE ALL WRONG- YOU WANT ONLY WHAT WILL GIVE YOU PLEASURE.” JAMES 4:3 Have you ever taken time to step back in your prayer life and truly examine your motives for each prayer. Have you ever measured the time you spend askingContinue reading “BE SINCERE IN PRAYER”

“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12 When Jesus began his ministry, he was taken by the devil to the highest point and tempted. It all sounded good, but Jesus knew his mission. He knew who he loved, and he knew without a doubt who he served. He knew exactly whatContinue reading “THE TIME OF TESTING & TEMPTATION”

“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him in holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 The meaning of a devouring fire means just what it says. It is a fire that utterly consumes or destroys. We areContinue reading “OUR DEVOURING FIRE!”

“Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 “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 ” Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” JamesContinue reading “OUR LIVES ARE TESTIMONIES”

” JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. SO DO NOT BE ATTRACTED BY STRANGE, NEW IDEAS.” HEBREWS 13:8-9 Jesus and his words have never changed. They have been the same since the beginning. The way he lived while upon this earth also has never changed. His love for us is as strongContinue reading “FOLLOW JESUS AND NOT THE WORLD!”

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 ” And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6 Our faith is the one element that is vital and necessary for a true relationship with Christ. We cannot believeContinue reading “THE FAITH WE BUILD UPON”

“Let us hold on tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to doContinue reading “HOLD ON TIGHTLY!”

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 Most of us are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm. We hear it a lot at funerals. It gives us comfort in our time of sorrow and sadness. However, this Psalm is not justContinue reading “CONSTRUCTING OUR FAITH”

” THEY PRAISE ME TO MY FACE BUT CURSE ME IN THEIR HEARTS.” PSALM 62:4 Words are so easy to come by. They are very easy to say. It is important that we understand that the world today is focused upon itself, and those who are of the world are focused upon themselves. People willContinue reading “WORDS VS DEEDS”

“Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change these people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25 Jesus was gentle. He was loving and caring in all that did, yet he was firm with the truth. We are to pattern ourselves, our words, and our actions after our Savior.Continue reading “BE GENTLE”

“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first. Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” Revelation 2:4 The time has come for each of us to take a step back and analyze our relationship with Christ. It is timeContinue reading “IT IS TIME TO RETURN”

” Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 Our protection that is given to us in this world is not a fairy tale. It isContinue reading “OUR SHIELD IS ALIVE AND WELL!”