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“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”

“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!”

“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”

“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”

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“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”

“ The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me.  I will protect those who trust in my name,’ “Psalm 91:14 Protection comes in many forms. You and I protect our pets, our homes, our children, our spouses and most everything we own.  God is our silent protector.  He is always by our sideContinue reading “OUR SILENT PROTECTOR”

“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 ” But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedientContinue reading “THE DECEPTION OF SATAN”

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. ” Matthew 6:33-34 When trouble comes running, we each handle it differently. Trouble seemsContinue reading “WHEN TROUBLE COMES A RUNNING”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your hearts desires.” Psalm 37:4 TODAY’S MESSAGE: The love of Jesus is like a volcano that has erupted. It slowly flows down from God and flows into the hearts of those in its way. There is nothing that can slow it down orContinue reading “THE VOLCANO OF LOVE”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.” John 3:19 TODAYS MESSAGE: If we are dedicated to the ways of this world then we are living in darkness. Our eyes have been blinded by the evil ways of the devil,Continue reading “THE LIGHT OF SALVATION!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “I tell you the truth, you will see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.” John 1:51 TODAYS’S MESSAGE: I hear so many say that the troubles we have today are no worse thatContinue reading “THE STAIRWAY”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” For my God shall supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 TODAY’S MESSAGE: For every problem we have there is a solution. That solution can be one of disaster or it can be one that is received from our Lord. Our God in heaven hasContinue reading “THE GENTLE BREEZE BENEATH US!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.” Romans 6:18 TODAY’S MESSAGE: In today’s world it is easy to get caught up in what the world believes to be righteous living. The world believes it is ok to cut corners in life. What isContinue reading “A SLAVE TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “For Jesus is the one referred to in the scriptures, where it says, ‘ The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’” Acts 4:11 TODAY’S MESSAGE: The definition of a cornerstone is, “a stone forming a part of a corner or angle of a wall.” A cornerstone is the basicContinue reading “OUR CORNERSTONE OF FAITH!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Though the wicked spout like weeds and evil doers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.” Psalm 92:7 “ And so, I tell you, keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for.” Luke 11:9 TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are days when it seems as though there is no way we canContinue reading “GOD’S GOODNESS FAR OUTWEIGHS THE EVILS THAT SURROUND US!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” Each day proclaim the good news that saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.” Psalm 96:2-3 (NLT) TODAY’S MESSAGE: Each passing day allows another opportunity to spread the word of Jesus, to pass us by. It is important that we latch onto eachContinue reading “PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”

Miracles from God can come to us in many different ways. They can arrive as “Transcendental Events”, which are events that are beyond the scope of natural explanation or human capability. They can come as a “Devine Intervention” where they are direct actions from God and not from humans. They may arrive as “Signs andContinue reading “CATCH YOUR MIRACLE TODAY!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:12 TODAYS MESSAGE: It is through the grace of God that you and I have a choice of salvation or death. Many love what they have in thisContinue reading “RELY UPON GOD’S GRACE!”

Today is a day that the Lord has made! It is another day that we should be totally grateful to our Lord. Today, as each day, I express my undivided expression of love and devotion to my Lord Jesus Christ! I love you Lord for your unchanging love and grace, mercy, and your eternal love.Continue reading “I LOVE YOU JESUS!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. But in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV) TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are not to be dependent on our own strength and our own understanding. Instead, we are to trust our GodContinue reading “HE RENEWS MY STRENGTH FROM ONE MOMENT TO THE NEXT!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” James 4:7-8 TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is when we come to Jesus that our work begins. This is the time when we must trust in him, our faith mustContinue reading “COMING TO JESUS IS WHEN THE WORK BEGINS!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4TODAY’S MESSAGE: There is not a day that goes by that you and I have not been protected by God in some way. It is because of his love forContinue reading “GOD’S PROMSES PROTECT YOU EVERYDAY!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” Romans 8:14 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the thingsContinue reading “IF YOU HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE THE EAR OF GOD!”

(THERE IS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING) TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “For I have plans for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Have you ever started your day with what you thought were great plans, but for some reason,Continue reading “GOD’S REASONS -NOT OUR OWN!”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:6 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our God created us especially for himself. He created each of us for fellowship with him. He continued to love us even after the great deception of AdamContinue reading “OUR LOVE FOR GOD WILL BOUNCE BACK TO REFLECT UPON OTHERS!”