CLEANING THE INSIDE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE

“You Pharisees are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish but inside you are filthy- full of greed and wickedness.”  Luke 11:39 Each morning as we prepare for our day we brush our teeth, take a shower, comb our hair and do all of the other things that will makeContinue reading “CLEANING THE INSIDE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE”

GIVE IT ALL!

“And if you don’t carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:27 We are all tested in this life. As Christians we all have our own crosses to carry and heavy loads to bear. We were never promised that our lives would be free of doubt, worry and fear. We were never promisedContinue reading “GIVE IT ALL!”

EVERY DETAIL OF OUR LIFE

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” ” Though they stumble they will never fall for the Lord holds them by the hand.” PSALM 36:23-24 A person who is godly is a person who displays the characteristics of God. They conform to his will and obey his commands forContinue reading “EVERY DETAIL OF OUR LIFE”

YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!

” The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain.” Proverbs 10:11 Have you ever heard a great preacher who provides the true word of God to his congregation? God’s word, presented in the way our God intended, is powerful and affective. It has a special way of drawing you in. When you hear hisContinue reading “YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!”

REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!

“I have one message to Jews and Greeks alike- the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and having faith in our Lord Jesus.” Acts: 20:21 The world we live in today has become unrecognizable. Evil has turned into good and good has turned into evil. People are being heralded for lying, cheating and goingContinue reading “REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!”

HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!

” And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 We have an all-encompassing Lord. HeContinue reading “HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!”

POWER IN THE NAME!

” Even the demons obey us when we use your name! “ Luke 10:17 There is great power in the name of Jesus! The name of Jesus carries great power and causes every adverse thing to bow down. His name provides healing and deliverance from worldly battles. If we are going through struggles or battles in our life ourContinue reading “POWER IN THE NAME!”

NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!

” One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’” Acts 18:9-10 There are times in our lives when the people or the circumstances aroundContinue reading “NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!”

COME TO ME ALL OF YOU WHO ARE CARRYING HEAVY BURDENS!

“He renews my strength.” Psalm 23:3 Are you carrying a heavy load with you every day? Are you physically and mentally drained from worry and fear? There is no need for this. Our Lord is willing and able to carry all of our burdens for us. He is faithful, and with a strong faith and true belief, he is moreContinue reading “COME TO ME ALL OF YOU WHO ARE CARRYING HEAVY BURDENS!”

BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION

They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Acts 14:22 All of us suffer hardships. We are attacked by sickness, disease, loss of loved ones, made fun of because of our faith in Jesus, and severely persecuted for the Christian views we have. EvilContinue reading “BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION”

LOVING THE LORD

“For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws.” Deuteronomy 30:16 Loving our Lord will include obeying all his commands; it will include believing all his word; it will include thanking him for all of his gifts. We must admireContinue reading “LOVING THE LORD”

FAITHFUL PROMISES

“Every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed.” Joshua 23:14 A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing, or a particular thing will happen. It is so very clear that the promises of our God in heaven are gifts to hisContinue reading “FAITHFUL PROMISES”

HE RESTORES MY SOUL!

“He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3 It is so easy for us to begin to drift away from God. It is easy for our thoughts and actions to take on the characteristics of those around us. When our focus changes we change. When we begin to train our thoughts on things going on around usContinue reading “HE RESTORES MY SOUL!”