“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him,” Psalm 37:5 “Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Following our Lord while living in this world can be very challenging. From the start of our lives, we areContinue reading “WHEN WE TRIP AND FALL!”
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TRUST!
“Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask for when you pray believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11:24 TODAY’S MESSAGE: Trust is a common word, yet it’s true meaning can be hard to grasp. When our Lord speaks of trust, it reflects His loving nature and guides us.Continue reading “TRUST!”
THINK OF OTHERS AND NOT OF YOURSELF!
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests but take an interest in others, too.” Philippians 2:3-4″ Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.” Philippians 2:14 TODAY’S MESSAGE: There was a manContinue reading “THINK OF OTHERS AND NOT OF YOURSELF!”
CONTROL YOUR ANGER!
” And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.” Ephesians 4:26-27 THE MESSAGE: Anger is a strong and relentless force. When it enters my life, it feels tough to let it go, despite knowing its destructiveContinue reading “CONTROL YOUR ANGER!”
PAY ATTENTION AND LISTEN CLOSELY!
“PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU HEAR. THE CLOSER YOU LISTEN, THE MORE UNDERSTANDING YOU WILL BE GIVEN — AND YOU WILL RECEIVE EVEN MORE.” Mark 4:24 ” I ALSO PRAY THAT YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE INCREDIBLE GREATNESS OF GOD’S POWER FOR US WHO BELIEVE HIM.” Ephesians 1:19 THE MESSAGE: Focusing on God’s Holy WordContinue reading “PAY ATTENTION AND LISTEN CLOSELY!”
THE ROADBLOCKS TO A LIFE IN CHRIST!
“BEWARE THAT IN YOUR LIFE OF PLENTY YOU DO NOT FORGET THE LORD YOUR GOD AND DISOBEY HIS COMMANDS, REGULATAIONS, AND DECREES THAT I AM GIVING YOU TODAY.” Deuteronomy 8:11 When we pause to truly contemplate life, its beauty becomes strikingly clear. We need only to embrace the expectations of the world to carve ourContinue reading “THE ROADBLOCKS TO A LIFE IN CHRIST!”
JESUS LED BY THE SPIRIT!
‘AS JESUS WAS COMING UP OUT OF THE WATER, HE SAW HEAVEN BEING TORN OPEN AND THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM LIKE A DOVE.” Mark 1:10 “AT ONCE THE SPIRIT SENT HIM OUT INTO THE DESERT, AND HE WAS IN THE DESERT FORTY DAYS, BEING TEMPTED BY SATAN.” Mark 1: 12-13 “ARE YOU SO FOOLISH?Continue reading “JESUS LED BY THE SPIRIT!”
GOD’S WISDOM IS OUR WISDOM!
“Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today.” Deuteronomy 8:11 “Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.” Psalm 119:98 “So, obey the commands of the Lord your God by walkingContinue reading “GOD’S WISDOM IS OUR WISDOM!”
SEARCHING THE HEART!
“Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 1:7 “For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets.” 1 Corinthians 2:10 The Holy Spirit is an awesome gift from God, leading us through life in so many incredible ways.Continue reading “SEARCHING THE HEART!”
ARE YOU CONTROLLED BY THE WORLD OR THE WAYS OF THE LORD?
“I had to feed you with milk and not with solid food, because you weren’t ready for anything stronger. And you still aren’t ready, for you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn’t that prove that you are controlled by your sinful nature?Continue reading “ARE YOU CONTROLLED BY THE WORLD OR THE WAYS OF THE LORD?”
FOCUS, FOCUS AND THEN FOCUS MORE!
“Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.” Romans 13:14 When we know we should avoid a certain place, but we go there anyway, it is sin. When we recognize that a certain activity is a temptation for us, butContinue reading “FOCUS, FOCUS AND THEN FOCUS MORE!”
WE ARE NOT LIVING IN A FAIRYTALE!
” We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” Romans 3:22 “ So, we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.” Romans 3:28 We are not living in a fairytale world.Continue reading “WE ARE NOT LIVING IN A FAIRYTALE!”
A CHILD IS BORN
” 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 by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace herContinue reading “A CHILD IS BORN”
THE FAITH ROAD
“It is through faith that righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 Faith is not a feeling. Faith is a response to hearing God’s Word, specifically the message about Jesus. When we listen to someone speak, we do not always hearContinue reading “THE FAITH ROAD”
ALWAYS LOOK UPWARD!
“Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.” Psalm 107:15 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. Seek his will in all that you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6Continue reading “ALWAYS LOOK UPWARD!”
THE GOD WE NEED!
” The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.” Deuteronomy 4:39 ” Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.” Deuteronomy 6:4 There are many Gods in this world. Throughout centuries mankind has created and served their own Gods. There have been gods in theContinue reading “THE GOD WE NEED!”
JESUS!
“Jesus told them, ‘ I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’ ” John 14:6 “The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does the work through me. Just believe that I am in the Father andContinue reading “JESUS!”
SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!
” Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13″35 Living our life in the world and then being asked to change our ways is often a very burdensome thing to accomplish. Over the years we have trained ourselves to live by the standards of those uponContinue reading “SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!”
THE CHARACTER TEST!
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” Psalm 105:19 The Lord uses each of us in different ways. There will be times in our lives where we will be on top of the world. Everything will seem to be perfect and all that we do and think does nothingContinue reading “THE CHARACTER TEST!”
PERSECUTION!
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them with long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16 Have you ever wondered if your faith and trust in the Lord is enough to get you through the persecutions that Christians are goingContinue reading “PERSECUTION!”
WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!
” None of their enemies could stand against them, for the Lord helped them conquer all their enemies.” Joshua 21:44 ———“ But be very careful to obey all the commands and instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all of his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to himContinue reading “WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!”
THE LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS!
“ Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live. You can make that choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him and committing yourself firmly to Him!” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 “If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquerContinue reading “THE LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS!”
GOD ACTS ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO PATIENTLY WAIT FOR HIM!
“For from the days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear. Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, who acts on behalf of the one who walks for him.” Isaiah 64:4 Why does God often ask us to wait? It is difficult and hard for us to understand. There areContinue reading “GOD ACTS ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO PATIENTLY WAIT FOR HIM!”
THE DOOR IS NARROW
“Work hard to enter the door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.” Luke 13:24 “For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” 2 Peter 2:19 If the words of Jesus, in Luke 13:24, do not have a resounding affect upon you, then you may want to examine yourContinue reading “THE DOOR IS NARROW”
TRUST
“Trust our lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.” 1 Peter 4:19 To those who follow Jesus, those who have been saved by his shed blood, and desire to follow him, know that the meaning of trusting in God, is a firm, confident reliance on His character, his promises,Continue reading “TRUST”
ENJOY LIFE AND DO AWAY WITH EVIL!
“If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace and work to maintain it.” 1 Peter 3:10-11 “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and putContinue reading “ENJOY LIFE AND DO AWAY WITH EVIL!”
ACTING UPON YOUR FAITH
” 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 ” So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.” James 2:24 ” Just as the body is dead withoutContinue reading “ACTING UPON YOUR FAITH”
BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S WORD!
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28“ “Your faith has healed you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12 “ButContinue reading “BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S WORD!”
HOW FAR HAVE WE FALLEN?
“ May the grace of God be with you all.” Hebrews 13:25 As I read God’s Holy Word every day, I sometimes wonder how far short of the finish line I am. I strive in my heart to be close to the Lord. I pray every day, multiple times, that I become stronger in hisContinue reading “HOW FAR HAVE WE FALLEN?”
THE POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS!
“Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” Hebrews 12:15 Just what is bitterness? It involves anger, disappointment, and being treated unfairly. According to the Bible “it involves emotion stemming from perceived injustice or hurt, evolving into a festering resentment, anger, and ill will, that can poison one’sContinue reading “THE POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS!”
