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“But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33 The definition of listen is to “make a conscious effort to hear; attend closely, so as to hear & to pay attention; take advice.” We sometimes hear things but are not really in the moment. In other words,Continue reading “TUNE INTO THE CORRECT STATION”

“So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentile and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3:14-16 There is one way and one way only when itContinue reading “ONE WAY AND ONE WAY ONLY!”

“be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return.” James 5:7 ” You too must be patient. Take courage for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8 The world has been hearing for thousands of years that our Lord is going to be returning soon. There have been those who have predicted daysContinue reading “LOOK UPWARD, HE IS COMING SOON!”

” REMEMBER, IT IS A SIN TO KNOW WHAT YOU OUGHT TO DO AND THEN NOT DO IT.” JAMES 4:17 As you and I continue to grow in Jesus there are times when we do not listen carefully to what our God is telling us to do. The Lord has given each of us theContinue reading “LISTEN AND ACT”

” You are coming to Christ, who is the cornerstone of God’s temple.” 1 Peter 2:4 “ And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. 1 Peter 2:5 The definition of a cornerstone is a stone that forms the base of a corner, joining two walls. In 1 Peter 2:4-5Continue reading “BUILDING UPON THE CORNERSTONE”

” So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. “ 1 Peter 1:6-7 Our God in heaven wants each and every one of us to be happy. However, if we are a breathingContinue reading “TRULY BE GLAD IN THE LORD!”

” AND EVEN WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DON’T GET IT BECAUSE YOUR MOTIVES ARE ALL WRONG- YOU WANT ONLY WHAT WILL GIVE YOU PLEASURE.” JAMES 4:3 Have you ever taken time to step back in your prayer life and truly examine your motives for each prayer. Have you ever measured the time you spend askingContinue reading “BE SINCERE IN PRAYER”

“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12 When Jesus began his ministry, he was taken by the devil to the highest point and tempted. It all sounded good, but Jesus knew his mission. He knew who he loved, and he knew without a doubt who he served. He knew exactly whatContinue reading “THE TIME OF TESTING & TEMPTATION”

“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him in holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 The meaning of a devouring fire means just what it says. It is a fire that utterly consumes or destroys. We areContinue reading “OUR DEVOURING FIRE!”

“Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions.” James 2:14 ” Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” JamesContinue reading “OUR LIVES ARE TESTIMONIES”

” JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. SO DO NOT BE ATTRACTED BY STRANGE, NEW IDEAS.” HEBREWS 13:8-9 Jesus and his words have never changed. They have been the same since the beginning. The way he lived while upon this earth also has never changed. His love for us is as strongContinue reading “FOLLOW JESUS AND NOT THE WORLD!”

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 ” And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6 Our faith is the one element that is vital and necessary for a true relationship with Christ. We cannot believeContinue reading “THE FAITH WE BUILD UPON”

“Let us hold on tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to doContinue reading “HOLD ON TIGHTLY!”

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 Most of us are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm. We hear it a lot at funerals. It gives us comfort in our time of sorrow and sadness. However, this Psalm is not justContinue reading “CONSTRUCTING OUR FAITH”

” THEY PRAISE ME TO MY FACE BUT CURSE ME IN THEIR HEARTS.” PSALM 62:4 Words are so easy to come by. They are very easy to say. It is important that we understand that the world today is focused upon itself, and those who are of the world are focused upon themselves. People willContinue reading “WORDS VS DEEDS”

“Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change these people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25 Jesus was gentle. He was loving and caring in all that did, yet he was firm with the truth. We are to pattern ourselves, our words, and our actions after our Savior.Continue reading “BE GENTLE”

“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first. Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” Revelation 2:4 The time has come for each of us to take a step back and analyze our relationship with Christ. It is timeContinue reading “IT IS TIME TO RETURN”

” Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 Our protection that is given to us in this world is not a fairy tale. It isContinue reading “OUR SHIELD IS ALIVE AND WELL!”

” 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 wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper it only leads to harm. Psalm 37: 7&8 It is so easy in the worldContinue reading “BE PATIENT!”

” Therefore, we who fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. Hebrews 6:18 & 19 The definition of an anchor is that of “a heavy object attached to a rope or chainContinue reading “OUR ANCHOR!”

“Keep watch and pray so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing but the body is weak! Matthew 26:41 Since the time of Adam and Eve there has been evil in this world. However, in the world today, we see things happening that have never taken place before. TheContinue reading “KEEP WATCH AND PRAY!”

“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18 ” So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This Hight Priest of ours understandsContinue reading “IT IS ALL UNDER CONTROL!”

” For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14 As I reflect back to when I was first saved, I remember that there was nothing that could stand in my way when it cameContinue reading “FAITHFUL TO THE VERY END!”

“So, he is the God of the living and not the dead.” Matthew 22:32 ” Such people claim to know God, but they deny him by the way they live.” Titus 1:16 Our Lord Jesus lives. Our God in heaven is the God of the living and not the dead. He is the God ofContinue reading “THE GOD OF THE LIVING AND NOT THE DEAD”

” Therefore, angels are only servants- spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.” Hebrews 1:14 There should never be a time that we feel alone or unforgotten. Our God in heaven has so many ways of showing us his love and understanding. When we are in dark places in our lives, weContinue reading “OUR HOLY ANGELS”

“Unseal my lips O Lord, that my mouth may praise you.” Psalm 51:15 Each of us is a part of God’s plan. We have been called by God, trained by God and ordained by God. He provides for our needs in order to spread his word to others. He opens doors and gives us theContinue reading “CALLED BY G0D, TRAINED BY GOD AND ORDAINED BY GOD”