ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE!

” 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!”

BEING ALIVE IN JESUS LEADS US TO THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD

“ 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”

LIFE BEGINS WHEN BELIEF TAKES PLACE WITHIN US!

“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!”

SEEKING GOD AT OUR LOWEST POINT

“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the Lord your God and obey him.Continue reading “SEEKING GOD AT OUR LOWEST POINT”

SIN’S POWER IS BROKEN

“Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?” Romans 6:2 “Our own sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives.” Romans 6:6 When Christ was nailed to that cross all of our sins were also nailed to it. When he died,Continue reading “SIN’S POWER IS BROKEN”

I BELIEVE I RECEIVE BECAUSE GOD IS MY SOURCE!

” 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!”

SALVATION IS FOR EVERYONE!

“The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” Romans 10: 8 “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that youContinue reading “SALVATION IS FOR EVERYONE!”

FAITH IN JESUS BRINGS JOY

“Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.  We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us – they help us learn toContinue reading “FAITH IN JESUS BRINGS JOY”

WHEN FAITH ARRIVES, FEAR DISAPPEARS!

” But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.”  John 20:31 ” When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly haveContinue reading “WHEN FAITH ARRIVES, FEAR DISAPPEARS!”

FAITH IS HOPING FOR WHAT IS NOT SEEN

“What is faith?  It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.  It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.  God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.”  Hebrews 11:1 Our God in heaven is grounded in faith. Everything he expects ofContinue reading “FAITH IS HOPING FOR WHAT IS NOT SEEN”

HE WAS THE MAKER AND I WAS THE TAKER!

“He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.”  1 Corinthians 1:2   I have been born twice, once by an earthly birth, born into sin and to live within this world.  TheContinue reading “HE WAS THE MAKER AND I WAS THE TAKER!”

FROM TOUCHING HIS CLOAK TO THE GREATNESS, HE PROVIDES!

“Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.’ Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter’, he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And theContinue reading “FROM TOUCHING HIS CLOAK TO THE GREATNESS, HE PROVIDES!”

JESUS, THE JUDGE OF ANGER!

“But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgement.  If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court.  And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.”  Matthew 5:22 Wow, what comments by Jesus.  He dissects angerContinue reading “JESUS, THE JUDGE OF ANGER!”

LEARNED BEHAVIOR FROM GOD IN HEAVEN!

“Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your ways.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Learning our behavior from God is a lifelong process of growing in faith, understanding his character, and ultimately striving to reflect His attributes in our ownContinue reading “LEARNED BEHAVIOR FROM GOD IN HEAVEN!”

IF GOD WERE TO DESCRIBE YOU TO OTHERS, WHAT WOULD HE SAY?

” O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love, for all who ask for aid.”  Psalm 86:5 Just how would God describe you if he were to describe you to others?   As I set and think about that question, I cringe at the thought of all the crazyContinue reading “IF GOD WERE TO DESCRIBE YOU TO OTHERS, WHAT WOULD HE SAY?”

WE ARE MADE FOR GOD’S GLORY!

” For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.  All glory to him forever! ” Romans 11:36 Everything that is created comes from God.  All creation is intended for the glory of God.  All creatures, all things and all human beings are created to glorify our GodContinue reading “WE ARE MADE FOR GOD’S GLORY!”

USING GOD’S ERASER

“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that will please the Spirit.”  Romans 8:5 Have you taken time to analyze your thoughts?  Just what is on your mind?  We may claim to be Christians but are we supportingContinue reading “USING GOD’S ERASER”

MONEY IS MONEY AND PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE—-RICH OR POOR, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!

“For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every kind of evil.” James 3:16 There have been many times that I have wondered just why there are those in the world that have all the money they need to buy whatever they want, and then there are those whoContinue reading “MONEY IS MONEY AND PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE—-RICH OR POOR, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!”

BAD ATTITUDES LEAD TO BAD DECISIONS

“Then all the people began weeping aloud, and they cried all night.  Their voices rose in a great chorus of complaint against Moses and Aaron. ‘ We wish we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness’, they wailed.  ‘ Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have usContinue reading “BAD ATTITUDES LEAD TO BAD DECISIONS”