“Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!” (Psalm 66:1-2) King David had a volume issue. He had this expectation that people praising the God of the universe should crank it up to 11 sometimes. He wanted to hear joyful shouting and loud singing — but not just noise. He [...]
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To [...]
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) Sin comes with a price tag. We don't naturally think of it that way. When we're tempted — or jumping in — sin feels like something that is freeing and free. We're breaking out of the rules holding us back from experiencing good [...]
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” (1 Peter 4:7) A friend of mine just got done running a marathon. Aside from not understanding why any otherwise healthy person would want to do such a thing, I must say I admired his commitment to preparing for this thing. He [...]
I Samuel 11:27 And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. Everyone knows how David’s sin of adultery with Bathsheba followed by an order to have her husband killed displeased God. David paid for [...]
Each person on earth, was created by God to fulfill a divine destiny. He calls us at different ages and often uses the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the wise. Many of you are struggling with health and depression problems. Today let’s turn to 2 Kings 5 in God’s beautiful word and allow the Holy Spirit [...]
“But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.” (1 [...]
Ecclesiastes 7:17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? Do you ever think about why Christ came and died for you? Before you ever were born, He knew people would need a Saviour. When we are full of ourselves, live a sporting life, and don’t think about where we’ll spend eternity, [...]
You don’t have to look very hard today to find people who are hurting. Many are women who were looking for love, and gave their bodies to a man in the heat of passion; only to find out he was only interested in a one night stand. Others are victims of rape, incest, prostitution, or pornography. God has left us [...]
Romans 7:21 “I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.” Why is evil so compelling – so attracting – so hard to get rid of? Is this your thought today? We humans need the power of Jesus Christ in order to resist temptation. All unrighteous thoughts and actions are sin, and God [...]
God has given us the gift of prayer to help us make right choices. He can help us choose friends or partners in a business venture. He wants to guide our steps so we will prosper and be in health, and accomplish his plans for each minute of our day. With God’s help, we can do amazing things that we [...]
“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you.” (1 Peter 4:3-4) We've got to be careful with this passage, I think. [...]
Exodus 12:2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. This is the time for the Church Body to grow up into Christ some more. “No more divisions, strife, variance or seditions,” saith the Lord. Except the Lord build up the Body of Christ, our labor is [...]
As we watch the news or go about our daily lives, we see people who are suffering from adversity, sickness, or poverty. If we’re not careful, we could easily become depressed, angry, or even bitter against God. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God. He left us his words and inspiring stories of people [...]
“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.” (1 Peter 4:3) If you've lived a pretty straight-up or sheltered life so far, you might be reading this verse and thinking, “Wait a minute. I haven't spent any time doing these things.” And Peter would [...]
Matthew 16:13-17 “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And [...]
God’s All About Fulfilling His Purpose! Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. If my dream lines up with God’s purpose for my life, it shall be accomplished by the Holy Spirit. [...]
Not long ago, I saw a disturbing story about an increasing number of teens and young adults who are turning to prostitution. When they were interviewed, some said they did it to pay for their college education because their families where facing financial hardship. Others got started because they thought it would be an easy way to make money to [...]
Jeremiah 17:9,10 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” Friend – do you know God has feelings? You’ve got to remember that His love is what [...]
Psalm 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. You’ve been going back and forth, bearing “precious seed” – the Word of Truth. God has seen your work and labor of love. But you’re upset and weary mostly because you shared “precious seed” with those who turned [...]
Recently on the news I heard that more people than ever before are living together without being married. Some of you may be experiencing problems in your marriage or family relationships, so today, I’d like to share with you some of the teachings from God’s word, to help you make wise decisions about your future. In the 1st letter Paul [...]
Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good? Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and He hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it. Just sharing with you [...]
2 Chronicles 29:6 For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken Him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, and turned their backs. God says: “I’m watching you. You promised me some things and I’m watching to see if you’ll keep [...]
There are seasons in our life when sickness comes to our bodies and we are struggling with doubts and fears about our future. God left us his beautiful stories in the scriptures to give us hope and encouragement. The Bible assures us, he heals the broken hearted and binds up our wounds. Today, let’s open our hearts and allow the [...]
Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Jesus Christ is the same – yesterday, today and forever. What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you. Open wide your heart and speak to that [...]
Life has a way of bringing us tests and challenges, that sometimes leave us discouraged and confused as to what’s going on. Sometimes we are in so much pain that it is difficult to pray or read our Bible…but if we keep pressing on and force ourselves to remember the times when God brought us through a tough situation…if gives [...]
“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.” (1 Peter 4:1-2) Several years ago, before Apple was the [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, Happy New Years! We're wrapping up a week in Ecclesiastes 3 by reading about some of the best and worst seasons of all. The good news is that being a Christian [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7) Do you know what time it is? Do you know what season you're in right now? If not, it's hard to know how to live wisely. That's what we're [...]
Ezra 8:21-23 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the [...]
We have reached the end of the old year, and now it is time to turn the page to a new chapter. A fresh new season with amazing possibilities and potential, for all who are willing to follow God’s plan and purpose for their lives. For years I dreaded the new year and lived most of my days being depressed [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6) We're closing in on New Year's and thinking about God's Word for a few minutes. And what inspiring words to get your year started: “a time to give [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain.” (Ecclesiastes 3:5) What better week that this one to talk about recognizing the times you're living in. We're in the middle of a famous poem describing some of the different seasons [...]
Hebrews 6:18,19 …lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast… even Jesus, made an high priest for ever… When you repented of your sins and let Jesus purge your conscience, eternal life became your hope. That hope won’t let you be ashamed as long as Christ [...]
Each day, life has a series of events to test and challenge us. Especially around the holidays, we may be shopping more, standing in long waiting lines, or be invited to a lot of social gatherings, which have a tendency to give us added stress. Friends or family members may say or do things that hurt our feelings, and if [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1,4) We're working this New Year's week on learning to recognize the seasons God has lead us into — so we can live wisely during those seasons. Nobody wants to live in [...]
Matthew 12:19,20 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break… Has the Lord ever shown you that striving and debating are out of character? This scripture describes our Lord who never raised His voice nor reacted to His enemies with sarcasm or railing speeches. I [...]
In a few days we will begin a New Year. It’s a time to forget what happened in the past, and prepare for the mission God has planned for us in the days and months ahead. Many of you are depressed because you’ve made mistakes and your situation seems hopeless. God’s word says… Beloved, I wish above all things that [...]
“There is a time for everything . . . a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1,3) We’re working this New Year’s week on learning the wisdom of recognizing the seasons God has lead us into. Why? So we can live wisely during those seasons. These words [...]
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Are there some knotty problems in your life that need God’s attention? He is the [...]
Christmas is a time when our hearts should be filled with joy, but often we let parties, presents, and people crowd out the reason for the season…celebrating the birth of our LORD. Holiday celebrations make some too busy to go to church and then they wonder… why do I so feel so empty and depressed? As we prepare for the [...]
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) People love to say at Christmastime that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” It's a good line, and it rhymes. But this week leading [...]
“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” (Luke 2:20) Merry Christmas! I wonder sometimes what happened to those shepherds. How did their lives change after that wild night? After seeing all those angels? After worshipping the Creator of the universe in the body [...]
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) You don't meet many people who will admit to pondering things in their hearts. It feels more important to be like the shepherds out there doing things like spreading the word about Jesus and praising and glorifying God. That's got to matter more than just [...]
“So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” (Luke 2:16-18) What a crazy night that was for the [...]
Psalm 63:8 My soul followeth hard after Thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me. With a heart of thanksgiving, let us bless the name of the Lord, my friend. Let us lift our hands and praise the name of Jesus – today and always – for He has done great things for us. Hallelujah! Our uplifted hands bless and delight our [...]
Each year as we put up our Christmas tree, my heart is flooded with many emotions and memories. Some are of happy times and others bring tears to my eyes. Because I was sick for the last few weeks, I really didn’t feel strong enough to put up the tree, but my loving and wonderful husband knew we needed to. [...]
“When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ ” (Luke 2:15) After their once-in-several-lifetimes experience with the angels, the shepherds response was, “Let's go! Let's investigate. Let's confirm this supernatural revelation with our own [...]
Daniel 9:20 I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God. Isn’t it time to tell Jesus all about it? Saying, “Lord, take me into Your secret place. I’ll confess my sins to You. Oh how I seek to be forgiven for doing and [...]
It’s almost Christmas and many are scurrying around trying to find the perfect gift for friends, family, or co-workers. With all the hustle and bustle, we sometimes get overwhelmed with busyness and forget the true meaning of Christmas. Beloved, God sent me today to remind you to slow down and reflect on the most perfect gift you will ever receive… [...]
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