LET US PRAISE AND GLORIFY OUR LORD GOD IN HEAVEN!

” Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord, it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” Psalm 33:1 It is wise and necessary that we praise and glorify our God in heaven every day. Our Lord deserves our praises, and we must remember that worship is all about our Creator and Savior.Continue reading “LET US PRAISE AND GLORIFY OUR LORD GOD IN HEAVEN!”

GOD’S LOVE FROM BEGINNING TO END

“Who is the King of Glory? The strong and mighty; the lord invincible in battle.” Psalm 24:8 Through a journey that began over 50 years ago my wife and I continue to grow daily in our Lord Jesus. Through good times and hard times, we get stronger by the day. We learn from our mistakes,Continue reading “GOD’S LOVE FROM BEGINNING TO END”

JUST HOW DEEP WAS GOD’S SACRIFICE OF JESUS?

” And when he marked off the earth’s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.” Proverbs 8: 29 & 30 Just how deep is the meaning behind the sacrifice of Jesus by our God in heaven? How much of a sacrifice was it? WhenContinue reading “JUST HOW DEEP WAS GOD’S SACRIFICE OF JESUS?”

TAKE THE TIME TO SEARCH!

” I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.” Proverbs 8:17 Searching for Christ is a spiritual journey that involves seeking a personal relationship with Jesus. It is a journey to understand and accept a true connection with God through Christ. Our search should include what Jesus is all about.Continue reading “TAKE THE TIME TO SEARCH!”

LOSE EVERYTHING BUT GAIN IT ALL!

“So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.” Luke 14:33 In the world we live in we become extremely attached to the physical things we own. We sometimes believe that we cannot live without them. We fall in love with our television, our tablets and our phones. We love our sportsContinue reading “LOSE EVERYTHING BUT GAIN IT ALL!”

WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?

” Then Jesus said,’ What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate this? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in the garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.’ ” Luke 13:18-19 ” He also asked, ‘ What else inContinue reading “WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?”

GOD’S GREAT RESTORATION!

“Through the resurrection of Jesus, we are given new, everlasting life.” Romans 6:4 ” Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 ” Through the saving work of Jesus on the cross, we are reunited with Christ.”Continue reading “GOD’S GREAT RESTORATION!”

WORRY, THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!

” Can all of your worries add a single moment to your life?” Luke 12:25 ” Everything that does not come from faith is sin.” Romans 14:23 If we were take the time to consider how many minutes a day we worry, we would be amazed. When we worry, we are suggesting that God cannotContinue reading “WORRY, THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!”

DON’T JUST EXIST, BUT LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS!

” Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ” Jesus replied, BUT EVEN MORE BLESSED ARE ALL WHO HEAR THE WORD AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.” Luke 11:28 ” Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what liesContinue reading “DON’T JUST EXIST, BUT LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS!”

LIVE BY FAITH; TRUST BY FAITH; RECEIVE BY FAITH!

” Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Living a life of faith is not the easiest thing you will ever do. It takes a sincere dedication of believing in the things unseen and not the things of this world. Some will persecute you andContinue reading “LIVE BY FAITH; TRUST BY FAITH; RECEIVE BY FAITH!”

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY!

” No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where the light can be seen by all who enter the house.” Luke 11:33 There are a lot of closet Christians who live in the world today. They profess Jesus as their Lord andContinue reading “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY!”

WHO IS IN CONTROL?

“Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me.” Psalm 19:13 Just who is in control of your life? Who is allowed to help you make decisions in your life? Is it a relative? Is it a friend? Is it the circumstances surrounding you? Whoever or whatever is helping you to make decisionsContinue reading “WHO IS IN CONTROL?”

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES!

“They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Acts 17:11 I know people who are steady church goers who have never opened the bible. They attend church every Sunday to hear the Word of God. It is great that they attend Sunday and Wednesday night services.Continue reading “SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES!”

JESUS RESPONDS TO OUR FAITH!

“Don’t be afraid, just have faith, and she will be healed.” Luke 8:50 ” Jesus is the author and the perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:2 ” All faith in Christ is faith that has come from and through Christ.” Acts 3:16 ” Our faith in Jesus Christ saves us and is the gift of GodContinue reading “JESUS RESPONDS TO OUR FAITH!”

GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS CORRECT!

Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; 1 Peter 5:6; Isaiah 60:22; Mark 13:32; Matthew 24:7 Time is of the essence in this world today. The world that we live in has always been complicated and confusing for all who have not had a solid relationship with Christ Jesus. The devil was thrown from heaven and allowed toContinue reading “GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS CORRECT!”

MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!

” My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5 ” And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 Is your cup overflowing with God’s blessings? Our lives as Christians are blessed everyday with gifts from God. We, many times, will miss these gracious gifts because we are wrapped up inContinue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”

THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL ARE MANY!

“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, and against the evilContinue reading “THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL ARE MANY!”

WE MUST EXPERIENCE HIM TO BELIEVE IN HIM!

” He makes me as sure footed as a deer, enabling me to stand on the mountain heights.” Psalm 18:33 ” You made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.” Psalm 18:36 It is important that we experience the Lord before we can believe in him. We must have contact withContinue reading “WE MUST EXPERIENCE HIM TO BELIEVE IN HIM!”

OUR GENERATOR WHEN WE LOSE POWER DURING A STORM!

” People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 ” To the faithful you show yourself faithful. To those with integrity you show integrity.” Psalm 18:25 As followers of Jesus, you and I have a back-up power source. Our LordContinue reading “OUR GENERATOR WHEN WE LOSE POWER DURING A STORM!”

IT MATTERS NOT WHERE WE ARE, WE ARE TO ALWAYS BE READY FOR ACTION!

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 There are those in this world who believe that there is no way they can be saved. They are spoon fed lies of the devil telling them that they are no good and Jesus will never help them. They believe that they have gone too far and can never satisfy the LordContinue reading “IT MATTERS NOT WHERE WE ARE, WE ARE TO ALWAYS BE READY FOR ACTION!”

STAND UP, OPENLY RECOGNIZE JESUS, AND MAKE THE DEVIL SORRY HE EVEN KNOWS YOU!

SCRIPTURE: Read Psalm 37 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Closet Christians”? These are those who acknowledge Christ Jesus in the confines of their own homes, in church where there are those with like worship values or behind closed doors. When they go out into the world, they turn back in to the pumpkin theyContinue reading “STAND UP, OPENLY RECOGNIZE JESUS, AND MAKE THE DEVIL SORRY HE EVEN KNOWS YOU!”

THERE IS A PURPOSE BEHIND EVERY STORM! JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

” The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalm 34:19 When we have problems arise in our lives one of the first things that many think is “why me Lord?” We begin to focus on the problem at hand and begin to feel sorry for ourselves. WeContinue reading “THERE IS A PURPOSE BEHIND EVERY STORM! JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD!”

A MOVER AND SHAKER FOR JESUS!

” I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” Psalm 16:8 ” Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 ” Every word of God proves true. He is a shieldContinue reading “A MOVER AND SHAKER FOR JESUS!”

FEAR ONLY YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN!

” Fearing people is a dangerous trap but trusting the Lord means safety.” Proverbs 29:25 ” The church then had peace throughout Judea, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord.” Acts 9:31 Living in fear of the Lord is often misinterpreted. Fearing God does not meanContinue reading “FEAR ONLY YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”