“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘ If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’ “ Matthew 16:24 What does it mean to deny ourselves? While we have been given the desires of our heart, we are to deny our own way of achieving them and trust theContinue reading “WEAR HIS NAME TAG!”
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THE HARDENED HEART
” Go and say to this people: when you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes- so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, andContinue reading “THE HARDENED HEART”
TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!
” Listen O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you areContinue reading “TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!”
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!”
OUR SHEPHERD IS WITH US
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 24:18 Who would we define as the broken hearted, and those whose spirits are crushed? The righteous of this world, suffering because of the wrongs of the world around them can be defined as such. We can also include those who areContinue reading “OUR SHEPHERD IS WITH US”
THE DOOR IS NARROW
” Work hard to enter the narrow door to Gods Kingdom, for many will try but will fail. When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too late”. Luke 13: 25 &25 There are many ways that people think they can get into heaven. Some believe that if they perform good works hereContinue reading “THE DOOR IS NARROW”
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”
GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!
“HIS FAITHFUL PROMISES ARE YOUR ARMOR AND PROTECTION.” PSALM 91:4 “SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED.” LUKE 12:31 Our world is a jungle that is full of obstacles. Everything that we do is cluttered with something standing in the way. God has promised us that he is with usContinue reading “GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!”
BUILDING YOUR WEALTH
“YES, A PERSON IS A FOOL TO STORE EARTHLY WEALTH BUT NOT TO HAVE A RICH RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.” LUKE 12:21 In my life I know that I always had a goal of building up enough valuable possessions or money that I could provide well for my family. Sometimes I even found myself focusing totally on howContinue reading “BUILDING YOUR WEALTH”
PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!
JESUS SAID, ” BUT EVEN MORE BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.” LUKE 11:28 Hearing God’s word and listening to God’s word are two very different things. We can go to church and hear the words that are being spoken but are we actually listening? Are we attentive to theContinue reading “PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!”
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!”
THE FOUNTAIN OF OUR LIFE!
“For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.” Psalm 36:9 I am sure that most have heard of the fountain of youth. It is a life-giving water that helps to make us return to our youth and extend our lives. We all know that there is no fountain of youth. However, there is aContinue reading “THE FOUNTAIN OF OUR LIFE!”
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!”
WHEN DOWN AND OUT
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 36:18 We all have gone through bad things in our lives. We have all gone through sorrow, sadness or some sort of anxiety that wants to take us down. Jesus never promised a life here on earth without trouble. He walked through troubles butContinue reading “WHEN DOWN AND OUT”
OUR LORD IS WITH US!
“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 37: 23-24 There is nothing that happens in our lives that is too great or too small for our Lord. He is the creator of life andContinue reading “OUR LORD IS WITH US!”
PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!
” Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” Luke 9:60 When we truly follow Jesus, it is made very clear, that we are to go forth and preach to others about the Kingdom of God. When we enlist in his great army it is our duty as soldiers to spread his promisesContinue reading “PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!”
THE WITNESS STAND
“People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 One day soon we will each take the witness stand. We will stand before our living God and be accountable for all that we have said and done in our lives. We will be accountableContinue reading “THE WITNESS STAND”
RADIATE THE LOVE OF JESUS!
“MY SOUL WILL BOAST IN THE LORD; LET THE AFFLICTED HEAR AND REJOICE. GLORIFY THE LORD WITH ME; LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER. I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE ANSWERD ME; HE DELIVERD ME FROM ALL MY FEARS. THOSE WHO LOOK TO HIM ARE RADIANT; THEIR FACES ARE NEVER COVERED WITH SHAME.” PSALM 34:1 We are to radiate God’sContinue reading “RADIATE THE LOVE OF JESUS!”
DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!
” IF ANY OF YOU WANTS TO BE MY FOLLOWER, YOU MUST TURN FROM YOUR SELFISH WAYS, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY, AND FOLLOW ME.” LUKE 9:23 Each day in the life of Christ is a new day. Each new day brings about its own set of troubles, anxieties and mountains to climb. Jesus was very clear inContinue reading “DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!”
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!”
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
” This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so heContinue reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!
Remember the Lord your God. He is the who gives you power to be successful in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed with your ancestors on oath.” Deuteronomy 8:18 ” I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:5&6 ” The Lord says, “I WILL RESCUE THOSE WHO LOVE ME. I WILL PROTECT THOSEContinue reading “COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!”
OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!
“But Peter and the apostles replied, ‘ we must obey God rather than any human authority.’” Acts 5:29 Our God promises to do for us what we are unable to do for ourselves. In Jesus is the gift of salvation. He places his holy word in our minds so that we can know it, he places it inContinue reading “OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”
THE FOUNDATION OF WISDOM
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom according to the dictionary is” the ability or result of, and the ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.“ It is important that we understand that the love of our Lord is the true foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of HimContinue reading “THE FOUNDATION OF WISDOM”
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”
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Luke 6:31 I am sure that most everyone who has read the bible has read this scripture. It is one that can be easily applied to our lives and one where we can see the results immediately. Even as a child I recognized that if IContinue reading “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!”
BE STILL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD
“Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 Sometimes we give up on God. We become impatient and move forward in our own time and do our own things. Instead of listening to the Lord we becomeContinue reading “BE STILL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD”
