“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!”
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FOR THE TIME IS NOW!
“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20 Time is running out. Trying to convince the world that we are Christians is so much more than talk alone. It is hard work. It takes time to retrain ourselves to believe the thingsContinue reading “FOR THE TIME IS NOW!”
WE ARE OF GREAT VALUE!
“Don’t you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 6:15 “You do not belong to yourself for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 It is hard to break old habits. I know that as I was raised up, IContinue reading “WE ARE OF GREAT VALUE!”
GODLINESS MAKES A GREAT NATION!
“Godliness makes a great nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 Just what is “godliness”? According to the definition given on Dictionary.com, the term godliness used in biblical terms is “the quality or practice of conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devoutness and moral uprightness.” It comes down toContinue reading “GODLINESS MAKES A GREAT NATION!”
PLUG INTO THE CORRECT SOURCE
” Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” Romans 8:5 When you plug your phone in for charging you are careful to plug into a healthy source of electricity in order to get aContinue reading “PLUG INTO THE CORRECT SOURCE”
SHINING THROUGH THE DARKNESS
” All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” John 3:20 ” So, I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ JesusContinue reading “SHINING THROUGH THE DARKNESS”
OUR STAIRWAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!
“I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth. John 1:51 There is only one way to eternal life and that way is Jesus Christ. He is the link that weContinue reading “OUR STAIRWAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!”
BECOME A BECON OF LIGHT FOR OTHERS!
“We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.” Romans 15:2 As you and I continue to build up our faith in the Lord, we are also to become a light who shines the way to Jesus. There are those around us who are seeking hope and peace in their lives. WeContinue reading “BECOME A BECON OF LIGHT FOR OTHERS!”
STRENGTH THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD!
“And now I will send the Holy Spirit just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” Luke 24:49 As Jesus was about to be taken up to set at the right hand of God the Father, he made it clear to hisContinue reading “STRENGTH THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD!”
SEARCH IN THE RIGHT PLACES!
“Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?” Luke 24:5 We sometimes get so entwined within the world that we begin to look in odd places for the power above. We begin to use worldly ways to seek out our all-empowered source of strength. Some will seek out alcohol or drugs and others willContinue reading “SEARCH IN THE RIGHT PLACES!”
THE CHANGE
” but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 As we begin our new life in Christ, we are to succumb to Him and allow Him to actively work in our lives. We areContinue reading “THE CHANGE”
JUST KEEP FOLLOWING JESUS!
” How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways.” Romans 11:33 ” For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.” Romans 11:36 I doubt that there is a person who is reading today’s blog that hasn’t tried to understand the ways of God. I knowContinue reading “JUST KEEP FOLLOWING JESUS!”
BELIEF TO FAITH
” for he himself is fair and just, and he declares sinners to be right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.” Romans 3:26 “But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God, who forgives sinners.” Romans 4:5 What does the word “believe” really mean? To believe isContinue reading “BELIEF TO FAITH”
OUR SHIELD AND PROTECTION
” His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 As we read and meditate upon Psalm 91, we soon see that it is a Psalm of protection. It offers the assurances of God’s protection to those of us who trust in him and seek refuge in him. It is a lesson that not only encourages usContinue reading “OUR SHIELD AND PROTECTION”
THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!
“People do not live by bread alone, rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 “And we know that He causes everything to work together for the good of those who have God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 When your world comesContinue reading “THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!”
SHARING WITH JESUS!
“But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.” Romans 8:17 Have your ever met someone who has lived a perfect life? Have you ever seen someone who has gone through life without a problem, a worry or a struggle? You would think that that those who follow Jesus would be able toContinue reading “SHARING WITH JESUS!”
HE IS THE REASON!
” And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries for tomorrow- not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below –Continue reading “HE IS THE REASON!”
OUR DUTY
“In the same way, when you obey me, you should say, ‘ we are not worthy servants we have simply done our duty.” Luke 17:10 Everyone who is put upon this earth must eventually make a choice. We make that choice between good and evil. It is between accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior orContinue reading “OUR DUTY”
THE HEAVY WEIGHT
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 The world that we live in is full of all kinds of obstacles that try to take us down daily. There is worry, doubt, fear, anger, pain, and sorrow, to name just a few. It is my guess that each ofContinue reading “THE HEAVY WEIGHT”
God’s Temple
” Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 We have been bought with a price. It was a very steep price atContinue reading “God’s Temple”
FAITH BRINGS JOY
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us to develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us theContinue reading “FAITH BRINGS JOY”
OBEYING JESUS
” When Jesus came by, he looked up and called him by name. ‘ Zacchaeus!’ he said, ‘ Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.’ “ Luke 19:5 Zacchaeus was a Chief Tax Collector in Jericho who had heard of Jesus. When the Lord had entered the town of Jericho, Zacchaeus tried toContinue reading “OBEYING JESUS”
TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 For all the years from the time we areContinue reading “TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!”
IT IS BY FAITH!
” It is by faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 To be righteous in the sight of our God, we are to be in right standing with him. We are to show the qualities of obeying and believing in him. When we believe and begin to lead a righteous life our character or nature changesContinue reading “IT IS BY FAITH!”
WEAR HIS NAME TAG!
“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!”
SEEING GOD’S HANDIWORKS!
” For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and the sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20. It is virtually impossible for us not to see the greatness of our God. AllContinue reading “SEEING GOD’S HANDIWORKS!”
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!”
TRUST AND RESCUE
” The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 Psalm 91 is full of God’s promises. One portion of this Psalm has stood out to me often. There are two words that are so meaningful and important for living in Jesus. The word “rescue”Continue reading “TRUST AND RESCUE”
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!”
