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” FOR YOU ARE A SLAVE TO WHATEVER CONTROLS YOU.” 2 PETER 2:19 Just who or what is in control or our life? What do we do when we run into problems? Who do we go to when we are having struggles? It is wise that each of us take time to step back eachContinue reading “WHO IS IN CONTROL?”

” AND BE SURE OF THIS, ‘ I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN TO THE END OF THE AGE.’ ” MATTHEW 28:20 Our Lord never has failed us. He never will fail us. He is not a failing God but a God of victory, peace, love, confidence, understanding, wisdom and strength. We must remember Phil.Continue reading “I KNOW THAT I KNOW!”

” BUT KNOW THIS FIRST OF ALL, THAT NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE IS A MATTER OF ONES OWN INTERPRETATION, FOR NO PROPHECY WAS EVER MADE BY AN ACT OF HUMAN WILL, BUT MEN MOVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT SPOKE FROM GOD.” 2 PETER 1: 20-21 At Peter’s first glance he thought that Christ’s purpose wasContinue reading “LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND!”

” AND DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD, BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, SO THAT YOU MAY PROVE WHAT THE WILL OF GOD IS, THAT WHICH IS GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT.” ROMANS 12:2 Just how do we grow in the grace of our God? How do we grow inContinue reading “SPIRITUAL GROWTH”

” AFTER YOU HAVE SUFFERED FOR A LITTLE WHILE, THE GOD OF ALL GRACE, WHO CALLED YOU TO HIS ETERNAL GLORY IN CHRIST, WILL HIMSELF PERFECT, CONFIRM, STREGTHEN AND ESTABLISH YOU.” 1 PETER 5:10 Even as we go through sufferings of many kinds, when we realize that God has a purpose for it; perfecting, confirming,Continue reading “SUFFERING FOR CHRIST!”

” THOSE WHO SUFFER ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD SHALL ENTRUST THEIR SOULS TO A FAITHFUL CREATOR IN DOING WHAT IS RIGHT.” 1 PETER 4:19 The lord may call you to do and say things that are difficult and unpopular. This was true of the early believers. When they confessed their belief in JesusContinue reading “SUFFERING ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD!”

” DWELL IN THE LAND AND CULTIVATE FAITHFULNESS.” PSALM 37:3 I live in the country and all around me I see crops of corn and soybeans that have been cultivated and prepared for harvest. When we live in Jesus our crop is faithfulness. Our complete attention should be applied to our crop. With our faithContinue reading “LIVE IN JESUS”

” 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.” PSALM 91:9-10 Our Lord God in heaven loves us unconditionally. He loves us so much that he was willing to give up his life and die aContinue reading “STAY WITHIN HIS ARMS”

” DEAR FRIENDS, I WARN YOU AS “TEMPORARY RESIDENTS AND FOREIGNERS” OF THIS WORLD TO KEEP AWAY FROM THE WORLDLY DESIRES THAT WAGE WAR AGAINST YOUR VERY SOULS.” 1 PETER 2:11 You and I, as believers in Christ Jesus, are only temporary residents of this world. We are foreigners and are not to live ourContinue reading “TEMPORARY RESIDENTS OF THIS WORLD!”

“A TROUBLEMAKER PLANTS SEEDS OF STRIFE; GOSSIP SEPARATES THE BEST OF FRIENDS.” PROVERBS 16:28 ” FOR THE LORD GOD IS OUR SUN AND OUR SHIELD. HE GIVES US GRACE AND GLORY.” PSALM 84:11 I believe that most people in our great land of the United States of America would agree that our country is inContinue reading “TRUST IN OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” SO BE TRULY GLAD. THERE IS WONDERFUL JOY AHEAD, EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY TRIALS FOR A LITTLE WHILE.” 1 PETER 1:6 ” THE REWARD FOR TRUSTING HIM WILL BE THE SALVATION OF YOUR SOULS.” 1 PETER 1:9 Trusting in things that we have never seen is a really hard thing toContinue reading “TRUSTING IN THE JOY OF JESUS!”

” THE EARNEST PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS PERSON HAS GREAT POWER AND PRODUCES WONDERFUL RESULTS.” JAMES 5:16 When we go to our Lord God in prayer, we should believe without a doubt that he will answer us. Where there is faith then doubt, worry and fear cannot live. When we pray, we must have aContinue reading “THE EARNEST PRAYER”

” COME CLOSE TO GOD AND HE WILL COME CLOSE TO YOU.” JAMES 4:8 ” COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD.” PSALM 37:5 Each new day is another breath we take for our God in heaven. We should wake each day with praises to our Lord for another opportunity to testify on his behalf.Continue reading “COME CLOSE TO GOD IN HEAVEN!”

“IF YOU WANT TO BE A FRIEND OF THE WORLD, YOU MAKE YOURSELF AN ENEMY OF GOD.” JAMES 4:4 It is one thing to live in this world, but it is another thing to become a part of this world. We live in very difficult times. We have become witnesses to increased lying, cheating, disrespectContinue reading “DECISION TIME!”

” KEEP WATCH AND PRAY SO THAT YOU WILL NOT GIVE INTO TEMPTATION. FOR THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK.” MATTHEW 26:41 It is important to be alert and aware of what our Lord God is asking of us. We should be aware of how he wants us to live our lives.Continue reading “LIVING IN THE SPIRIT”

” SO YOU SEE, FAITH BY ITSELF ISN’T ENOUGH. UNLESS IT PRODUCES GOOD DEEDS, IT IS DEAD AND USELESS.” JAMES 2:17 “ SO YOU SEE, WE ARE SHOWN TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD BY WHAT WE DO, NOT BY FAITH ALONE.” JAMES 2:24 It is very important that you and I live in our faith.Continue reading “LIVING IN OUR FAITH”

” STUDY THIS BOOK OF INSTRUCTION CONTINUALLY. MEDITATE UPON IT DAY AND NIGHT SO YOU WILL BE SURE TO OBEY EVERYTHING WRITTEN IN IT.” JOSHUA 1:8 ” 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 ThereContinue reading “MAKE JESUS YOUR LIFE!”

“WHEN TROUBLE COMES YOUR WAY, CONSIDER IT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GREAT JOY. FOR KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, YOUR ENDURANCE HAS A CHANCE TO GROW.” JAMES 1:2-3 ” GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO PATIENTLY ENDURE TESTING AND TEMPTATION.” JAMES 1:12 Trials and temptations stand in front of us everyday. How do we react toContinue reading “OPPORTUNITIES FOR JESUS!”

“YOU ALSO MUST BE READY ALL OF THE TIME, FOR THE SON OF MAN WILL COME WHEN LEAST EXPECTED.” MATTHEW 24:44 I am sure that we are all very familiar with the scripture from Matthew 24:44. The scripture does not say that you must be ready for Christ’s return just on Sunday nor does itContinue reading “BE READY!”

” LET US STRIP OFF EVERY WEIGHT THAT SLOWS US DOWN, ESPECIALLY SIN THAT SO EASILY TRIPS US UP. AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE GOD HAS SET BEFORE US. WE DO THIS BY KEEPING OUR EYES ON JESUS, THE CHAMPION WHO INITIATES AND PERFECTS OUR FAITH.” HEBREWS 12:1-2 For those of usContinue reading “STAY FOCUSED ON THE END RESULT!”

“OUTWARDLY YOU LOOK LIKE RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE, BUT INWARDLY YOUR HEARTS ARE FILLED WITH HYPOCRISY AND LAWLESSNESS.” MATTHEW 23:28 This scripture in Matthew quotes Jesus as he is talking to the Pharisees. The Pharisees would walk around with their heads held high, looking as pompous as they could. They made sure that others noticed them. Afterall,Continue reading “UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHTEOUS FROM THE EVIL”

” WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM, FOR HE WHO COMES TO GOD MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS AND THAT HE IS A REWARDER OF THOSE WHO SEEK HIM.” HEBREWS 11:6 Why is it necessary for us to have faith in order to please out God in heaven? Because we cannot serve himContinue reading “PLEASING OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HAS A GREAT REWARD. FOR YOU HAVE NEED OF ENDURANCE, SO THAT WHEN YOU HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YOU MAY RECEIVE WHAT WAS PROMISED.” HEBREWS 10:35-36 In order to throw you off of the path, Satan wants you to doubt your eternal security in JesusContinue reading “ENDURANCE IN JESUS!”

” JESUS ENTERED THE TEMPLE AND DROVE OUT ALL OF THOSE WHO WERE BUYING AND SELLING IN THE TEMPLE AND OVERTURNED THE TABLES OF THE MONEY CHANGERS.” MATTHEW 21:12 ” CHRIST ALSO, HAVING BEEN OFFERED ONCE TO BEAR THE SINS OF MANY.” HEBREWS 9:28 When Jesus walked this earth, he valued the temple as aContinue reading “GOD’S TEMPLE AND SIN”

” ANXIETY IN A MAN’S HEART WEIGHS IT DOWN, BUT A GOOD WORD MAKES IT GLAD.” PROVERBS 12:25 We should become experts in giving encouragement. The world has enough naysayers, critics, scoffers, ridiculers, and detractors. A “good word” is hard to find. When we stay positive and continue to give good comments to others itContinue reading “GIVE A GOOD WORD TODAY!”

” AND LOOKING AT THEM JESUS SAID TO THEM, ‘ WITH PEOPLE THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.’” MATTHEW 19:26 There are many people with many talents in the world. These talents have been given to them by the grace of our God in heaven. However, even though we have peopleContinue reading “BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!”

“I HEARD AN UNKNOWN VOICE SAY, ‘ NOW I WILL TAKE THE LOAD FROM YOUR SHOULDERS; I WILL FREE YOUR HANDS FROM THEIR HEAVY TASKS.’ ” PSALM 81: 5-6 Jesus is our savior, healer and forgiver. All we have to do is ask and believe that we receive, and he will remove all of theContinue reading “JUST ASK”

“THOSE WHO LISTEN TO INSTRUCTION WILL PROSPER; THOSE WHO TRUST IN THE LORD WILL BE JOYFUL.” PROVERBS 16:20 Our Lord God in heaven has sent his precious Holy Spirit to live within us. The Holy Spirit is the strength and power of God. When Jesus went to set at the right hand of God, theContinue reading “LISTEN AND BE JOYFUL”

“CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, O’ GOD. RENEW A LOYAL SPIRIT WITHIN ME.” PSALM 52:10 We sometimes find ourselves entwined within the worldly system in which we live. It is at these times that we need to slow down and take a step back and push the reset button. We are to live oneContinue reading “A SPIRIT RENEWED”

“FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE AND POWERFUL.” HEBREWS 4:12 “SO LET US COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF OUR GRACIOUS GOD. THERE WE WILL RECEIVE HIS MERCY, AND WE WILL FIND GRACE TO HELP US WHEN WE NEED IT MOST.” HEBREWS 4:16 Our God’s holy word is alive and powerful. The word ofContinue reading “GO TO HE LORD BOLDLY!”