” Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” Colossians 4:17 We are to understand and carry out the ministry that our Lord has given us. As Christians we all have a part to play and a duty to fulfill. As we continue to follow and grow in Jesus, we develop aContinue reading “EXERCISE YOUR MINISTRY”
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FOCUS ON THE THINGS OF HEAVEN!
” Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of the earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 ” Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your creator and become like him.”Continue reading “FOCUS ON THE THINGS OF HEAVEN!”
THE NEW LIFE IN JESUS!
” Let your roots grow down deep into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 A strong and healthy tree has a root system that grows down deep into the earth to seekContinue reading “THE NEW LIFE IN JESUS!”
LIVE THE DREAM!
” The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. Matthew 13:22 ” I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learnedContinue reading “LIVE THE DREAM!”
THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:22-23 To be in submission to others is not something to take lightly. It is also not something that is easily accomplished. Being submissive is definedContinue reading “THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!”
JEALOUSY- AN EVIL OF DESTRUCTION!
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” James 3:16 Jealousy comes in many shapes and sizes. It is created and allowed to live within us if we allow it to. It is an evil that will take us down quickly. We have all had an attack ofContinue reading “JEALOUSY- AN EVIL OF DESTRUCTION!”
LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3 “But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.” Matthew 7:26 Each day in our lives brings something new and exciting. Sometimes the new and excitingContinue reading “LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!”
A PRAYER FOR ALL!
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:44 When someone tells a lie about you or persecutes you for how you believe in Christ or hurts you physically, it is very difficult to notContinue reading “A PRAYER FOR ALL!”
PARTTIME OR FULLTIME?
” If you’ll hold onto me for dear life, says God, I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times; I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party. I’llContinue reading “PARTTIME OR FULLTIME?”
SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you, and say all sorts of evil things against you, because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.” Matthew 5: 11-12 “No one lights a lamp and then puts itContinue reading “SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!”
THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 I am sure that as human beings we have all experienced fear at one time or another. Fear isContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!”
DO NOT TEST GOD!
” You must not test the Lord your God.” Matthew 4:7 ” For the scriptures say, ‘ It is through faith that a righteous person has life.’ ” Galatians 3:11 Have you ever tested God? Just what is it to test our God in heaven? Testing God is much more than trying to get himContinue reading “DO NOT TEST GOD!”
WHAT IS GOOD FRIDAY?
” For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person- though perhaps for a good person one would dare to die- but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” RomansContinue reading “WHAT IS GOOD FRIDAY?”
TOMORROW MIGHT BE TODAY!
“Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:9 ” My Kingdom is not an earthly Kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” JohnContinue reading “TOMORROW MIGHT BE TODAY!”
GOD’S STRENGTH THROUGH MY WEAKNESSES!
” My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ” That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships and persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 In comparing myself toContinue reading “GOD’S STRENGTH THROUGH MY WEAKNESSES!”
THE CROSS BRINGS DISRUPTION!
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 When Jesus first came into this world the world changed dramatically. Even as a baby he was sought after. King Herod, the king of Judaea had innocent children of Bethlehem slaughtered in an attemptContinue reading “THE CROSS BRINGS DISRUPTION!”
THE RIGHT SOURCE!
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 ” God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 We are to be on guard,Continue reading “THE RIGHT SOURCE!”
BELIEVING IS SEEING
” For we live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 In the physical world we are taught to believe what we see. I’m sure you have heard the old adage that seeing is believing. When we live in this world this is how we live our lives. We must prove, with solidContinue reading “BELIEVING IS SEEING”
I WILL WEAR HIS NAME!
We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.” 2 Corinthians 6:6 ‘” For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: ” ‘ I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their GodContinue reading “I WILL WEAR HIS NAME!”
I WILL!
” The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:13-16 TheContinue reading “I WILL!”
THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!
” I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6 I have read this scripture many times over the many years that I have known Christ. It is one of the most important scriptures in my mind due to the direction the LordContinue reading “THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!”
OUR ADVOCATE THE HOLY SPIRIT
” And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit who leads into all truth.” John 14: 16 & 17 “Our qualification comes from God. He enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 & 6 ButContinue reading “OUR ADVOCATE THE HOLY SPIRIT”
MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!
” Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 If we take our time to step back and look at all of the things good in our lives, I believe that we will be tremendously surprised. WeContinue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”
BELIEVERS NEVER DIE!
“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die.” John 11: 25 & 26 “The body without the spirit is dead. ” James 2:26 “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was;Continue reading “BELIEVERS NEVER DIE!”
STRENGTHEN THOSE AROUND YOU!
” The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name.” John 10:25 In John 10:25 Jesus was talking to those unbelievers around him. When Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father he was just not instantly accepted as the savior of the world. As we read through the scriptures, we findContinue reading “STRENGTHEN THOSE AROUND YOU!”
OUR LORD IS EVERYTHING AND CAN DO ANYTHING!
“The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ ” Psalm 91:14 As a born-again believer the Lord my God in heaven is everything to me. I focus on him from the time I get up to the time I shut my eyes atContinue reading “OUR LORD IS EVERYTHING AND CAN DO ANYTHING!”
ONE FAITH MOMENT AT A TIME!
” Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 ” So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing from the word of God.” Romans 10:17 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is andContinue reading “ONE FAITH MOMENT AT A TIME!”
WHY ME LORD?
Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his sins or his parent’s sins? IT WAS NOT BECAUSE OF HIS SINS OR HIS PARENT’S SINS, Jesus answered. THIS HAPPENED SO THAT THE POWER OF GOD COULD BE SEEN IN HIM.” John 9: 2-3 Have you ever asked the question, why me Lord? HaveContinue reading “WHY ME LORD?”
THE HEAVELNLY TREASURE HUNT!
“I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me. And the one who sent me is with me- he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.” John 8:28 & 29 We are all on a treasure hunt. Some of us have already found our treasure andContinue reading “THE HEAVELNLY TREASURE HUNT!”
IT IS BY YOUR FAITH!
“Because of your faith it will happen.” Matthew 9:29 When we live our lives with the Lord our God in heaven, we always run across questions that we cannot answer. We know down deep within us that what has happened, whether good or bad, has happened for a reason. We know that our God isContinue reading “IT IS BY YOUR FAITH!”
