Words of encouragement: Recent Episodes
Michael Beal
Positive reflections about life's challenges throught the eyes of a Christian (31 years), Veteran (23 Years), Instructor (25 years), Paw Paw (21 years), Dad (45 years) and Husband (48 years).
Jesus reconciled everything back to the Father through the blood He shed on the cross... as believers, we have all authority in heaven and earth to maintain order until Christ's return.
Don't fall for the distractions of hard-charging after supernatural signs and wonders, when the greatest prize is Love, found only in a personal relationship with Father God, through Jesus!
Don't let fear of anything other than God be the primary motivtor when voting this year. Don't fall for either side's fear mongering!
When the world lies, saying up is down and left is right, we reject that lie and believe the truth...likewise it's an appropriate response to reject any lie that goes against God's word of truth..
According to God's word in 1 Cor 13:4 Love endures suffering. The suffering often comes from an ungodly world who takes offense at God's word and His ways.
Nothing worthwhile lives in the past... as believers in Christ we are being transformed daily to look more like our Father... Let's press on to keep our eyes focused on this prize!
Love of God is the only thing powerful enough to keep us from living an out-of-control sensual life where hell doesn't concern us one bit!
Communion or the Lord's supper is super important, just like traditional family meals once built strong bonds of unity and connection.
Don't wander aimlessly when we have a great mission to accomplish...telling others about Jesus and how when they repent and accept Christ as Saviour, their sins are forgiven!
God did not give us a spirit of fear to stand idly by... He gave us a spirit of power and love so we could stir up our gift to help others!
How bout' it? Do we have knowledge about or a relationship with Jesus as our Lord and Saviour?
What's on your mind? If it's the world and it's problems it will only get you down... If it's God and His ways it will surely lift you up!
Warning: If we are not on the Right track with God, our destination is eternal death and destruction! Go off-road with Christ now... guided by Holy Spirit and God's word...The bible!
Life without God is like a vapor and then it is gone. Whereas Life with God is eternal and full of opportunity.
Arguments about faith between believers and non-believers is futile because the things of God are spiritually discerned, unable to be figured out with the carnal mind.
Tired of shallow relationships? There is One (JESUS) who seeks a deep relationship with you but requires your full commitment to ditch the world's ways in order to welcome you in with open arms!
Can we make this statement of faith?... or will one wave of offense knock us off our base of trust in our Saviour.
Time is a valuable limited gift...let's use it wisely so we don't look back with regret about what could have been, or should have been if only we paid attention!
Have you been baptised since you first believed? If not, pls. watch this motivational short video and then see your local church for more info!
Having trouble figuring out your identity? Scripture is chocked full of information for those who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Are our motives pure? Will our love for God stand life pressures? God periodically tests our hearts to show us where we are lacking.
As Christian believers, when we steal God's glory by taking credit for any good works...our creativity will dry up and our hearts will grow dark...therefore we give all praise and credit to Him!
Why give the only One who is Good, the blame for evil things that happen? Don't be deceived! Evil is birthed by evil and God is the source of all things good! Don't mistake His lack of immediate Justice for unconcern... His Justice will be on full display on the soon coming day of judgement!
To meet with God we don't need a physical address or compass point, we do need faith as a child and desire to meet with Him!
Just like knowing a weight is heavy gains nothing for your physical strength, having faith in God is nothing for your spiritual development unless you exercise it regularly...
One of the last remaining public statements of our nation's faith... This trust in God is a foundational truth and explains why God still blesses America, despite our many faults.
Our worldly mind can't grasp the thing of God because His ways and thoughts are higher than ours... Therefore, activate the mind of Christ within us to see from His perspective!
When voting our conscience this political season remember to leave all worry behind, fully trusting our God has this, no matter who gets elected!
What's normal? Society's normal is based on moral standards of lust, whereas, God's normal is based on the moral standard of true love!
What questions would you ask someone who you were trying to get to know more deeply? God desires us to dive deep in the knowledge of Him and His Kingdom through His word, the bible!
Tired of riding on crumbling roads and unreliable bridges this world has to offer? Hop onto the Highway of Holiness where the roads are well maintained and completely paid for by Jesus!
As we travel the Highway of Holiness as believers in Christ, beware of off ramps promising to fulfil lustful desires.. these always end up being dead ends.
Jesus inspires us to mourn/repent of sin... both in us and others...a selfless act of love meant to help rescue those who are lost from the flames of judgement.
Young bowlers need the help of bumper guards to keep them in their lane... just like we ,as believers, need the beatitudes to keep us from wandering off the highway of holiness!
As believers in Christ we were made holy when Christ freed us from our sin. He set us on the Highway of holiness. It's up to us, with the help of Holy Spirit, to keep on the path!
We are not self-made as Christians...in fact, the Word says we are not our own, we were bought with a price...it's up to us to submit to the process of being molded into the image of our Maker!
Just because we see flawed people misusing a Godly attribute, doesn't mean the attribute is flawed...
Spending time with corrupt people, will only serve to corrupt us... Similarly, spending time with the Most Holy One will inspire us to live Holy as He is Holy!
Thanks to Jesus, we can have both peace with God and a holy life...both are possible and attainable!
As Christians, we must follow Christ's example and not be concerned about what pleases us, but be most concerned about what pleases Father, God!
Once we know our true identity we can live our true life...the one God planned for us from the beginning...
We don't have to take it anymore! Take what? The lies the world tries to lay on us about who we are and the wonderful plan God has for each of us. Fight back with God's word of Truth!
If you want a tutorial on our Christian faith, read the book of Romans which is a combination history lesson and source of encouragement that still pertains to today!
Coming to a church near you! People are starting to wake up to the fact this world's ways lead to nowhere... they see the darkness and are starting to run to the true Light in Christ!
God gives us the outline for our lives, it's up to us to fill it in with our personal colours and hues as long as we stay within the lines.
Who knew...when we were but broken and discarded as useless, God was able to restore by grafting us into His family tree...Thankful!
Don't think our good works are ever enough to attain right standing with God... it's only attained through our faith and trust in Jesus!
As more and more believers begin escaping the spiritual, moral and physical pollutions of this world, all of creation benefits....
t's impossible to understand the spiritual things of God with our carnal mind... we need Holy Spirit to guide and help us!
Since you first believed, have you been water baptised? If no, run, don't walk to your local church and ask to be baptised! It serves to strengthen your faith as you identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ..
Having doubts, fears, anxieties about this faith you have in God through Christ? The book of Romans will show you the depth and reasons for our faith that you can hold onto even in times of trial!
When times get tough, we need to hold onto our faith in God, like Abraham, the father of all believers... When told He was to become a father, he had a choice, trust in human reasoning or have faith in God's ability to bring life into a hopeless situation.
As the persecution of people of faith intensifies, it's only a matter of time when we, as believers, will be faced with aligning with Christ or not... Do we have the faith it will take to overcome evil?
Feel like there are battles all around? As believers in Christ, we have spiritual weapons available to us, our enemy, the devil, cannot withstand!
Original Poem--"Let's consider"---Inspired by the fact sometimes it's good just to reflect on how good we have it in life.
Fortunately, Jesus is no stranger to suffering or abuse as He was marred more than any man...therefore, as our High Priest He can sympathize with our weaknesses.
Besides the conflicts throughout the world, there is also a war within us between our carnal sinful nature and our spiritual nature...
We can accomplish the greater things Jesus talked about when we get our priorities straight and seek 1st the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
When our motives are pure, we want to please God because we love him unconditionally. We are not out to manipulate Him because He giving nature!
When we keep ourselves free from sin, trusting in God, He will make sure we are fruitful in the good works He planned for us from the very beginning of time!
Let's not get so distracted by good works we forget what God appreciates most from His children... love, relationship and obedience without compromising our mission!
What would we do different if we really believed God, the King of the Universe, was living in our bodies that He calls His Temple?
God is all about the Truth! In fact He is the God of Truth and He wants us, as His children, to be all about the truth... anything less makes us fall short of our potential in Him.
As believers we get the luxury of knowing we were created with a purpose, we are not mistakes and our future is in God's hands! Thereby taking off the pressure of trying to do life on our own.
Expect a wild celebration of epic proportions when America wakes up and welcomes God's presence back into our nation!
In the book of Galatians in the bible, Paul boils down what is truly important to God... hint: it's not anything the world considers important!
This last solar eclipse was a natural unifier...it was an opportunity for everyone to experience God's awe-inspiring creation showing up and showing out!
God loves good order and discipline within His church body as it leads to being fruitful and able to respond to needs when necessary.
When we engage the mind of Christ within us, the whole Kingdom of God opens up along with our desire to obey God's word with all our heart!
As believers, we should be striving for unity in the faith, not harping on differences...instead lets rally around the common factor of our faith... Jesus Christ!
Since Christ is in us believers, miracles should be a normal occurrence when we ask in faith, with no doubt!
Don't give into discouragement, rather, tap into your faith and trust in The One who is able to see above the storm to guide you!
David and God were tight... God called him, a man after His own heart... God is no respecter of persons...which opens the door to all who are willing to seek Him first and love Him most!
This Resurrection weekend, let's make time to worship and praise God for all He is and all He has done for us! Jesus is King!
God warns us not to think like the world thinks, don't consider everything a conspiracy and don't live in fear...rather put on the mind of Christ which leads to life and peace!
When we Fear of the Lord (hating evil our of love and respect for He who is holy), we take on His character which is Faithful and true!
Love is the perfect bonding agent between us and God. Time and pressure only enhance it's ability to make us one with Christ.
Because we love God, we make it a priority to seek 1st His Kingdom and way of life before anything or anyone else!
We can read the book of Proverbs in the bible with the carnal mind and it would be hard to understand, if not impossible...but when we read with the mind of Christ, it opens up a hidden treasure!
God's pure view of what's valuable is topsy-turvy of how our corrupted, polluted world sees.
When we identify with Christ, we put down our desire to live like the godless world around us.
As believers in Christ, we have the ability to choose to worship God, no matter what we are going through... the reward: Joy!
Jesus said, "I am the true vine, you are the branches," a concept hard to fathom with our carnal mind... It's only when we acivate the mind of Christ in us, that we fully appreciate the power and authority in this statement and others like it in the bible.
Don't let our Fatih in God grow weak, wither or die by ignoring it. Rather, get stronger by believing God's word and obeying it!
We are not to manage or learn to live with our fleshly (carnal) desires...we are to crucify or kill them....giving no room for their influence in our lives!
God tests our hearts and mind because He loves us and wants us nowhere near being religious robots who spout vain words as prayers thinking they will reach His heart.
Even though we can see miracles, we can't fully understand what took place without the mind of Christ fully functioning within us.
God is fierce in His desire for our time and attention...so much so, He periodically inserts His course corrections for our lives in the form of judgement.
Don't try to understand God's word with your carnal mind, it's an enemy of God, rather, as believers rely on the mind of Christ in us, to understand God's will for our lives.
Jesus is the Bread of Life...We need Him like we need food to survive, only this Bread provides eternal life to all who listen and obey His word.
Our carnal mind cannot understand the things of God...that's why He gave us the mind of Christ.
God hears our prayers anytime, but He seems to appreciate when we add a passion to our prayer and an expectancy He will provide the answer!
Forget the lies... the truth of the matter is Jesus Loves You and God has a plan for your life! That being said, let's live life to the fullest, in the power of His love!
As we spend more and more time with the Lord in our secret place (just us and God alone), we begin to take on His glory, like Moses did after meeting with God.
We say we want to draw close to the Lord, but He wants to make sure our heart is really in it... He has no desire to fellowship with hypocrites.
Like gold tested by fire, our faith is tested by God periodically to give us patience when confronted by various trials.
What is your gift? What are you good at without much effort? These gifts are God-given and are most effectively used for His service!
The bible tells us we can know our heart's condition, whether good or evil, by listening to the words we speak...
Let's use laser intensive focus on Jesus as we live to fulfil His 1st commandment to love God with all that we have!
What is keeping us from Loving the Lord, our God, with ALL our heart, ALL our soul, All our mind, and ALL our strength?! Whatever it is, repent and get rid of it!
Think of it: God, as the creator and sustainer of the universe, loves to spend time with us individually and corporately in church!
Trust in people is very fragile because they are not perfect! Whereas, God urges us to wholeheartedly trust in Him!
To have a shot of living this life as God intended requires a mind focused on God and His plan for us, instead of trying to please ourselves or other people.
Don't let it take a near death experience or two to inspire you to draw near to God... not run away!
Let's get off that rat race circle of ungratefulness and be thankful for all things...even the hard times...the alternative leads only to one sad life!
When confronted with a major problem in life, Nehemiah teaches us to take a moment to humble ourselves, pray and seek the Lord's answer before we try to solve the issue on our own!
Did you know your bible is like a stick of dynamite! It may get dust-covered and hidden after a while, but when it's fuse is lit with our faith, it still has the power to change everything!
As this world grows darker morally, the light of Christ will only grow brighter within those who walk in the Light even as He is in the light...
As Christians who long to be closer to God, we have an inward desire to be clean from sin...in fact, it's in our spiritual DNA!
Our hearts are open books to God who constantly scans our thoughts... nothing is hidden that won't be revealed!
God's currency is His glory stored in His rich treasury which is standing by at the ready to meet all our needs accordingly.
When your worst fear or nightmare seems to come true, as Christians we can confidently choose to trust our God will walk with us, see us through and turn this evil to something good.
Jesus cure for burnout: Getting filled daily in the secret place, just you and God alone...no talk, just listen and absorb...followed by time spent in God's word, the bible.
God's word is full of passion, encouragement, knowledge and life! Why let such a treasure just sit unread...collecting dust?!
This gift of life is meant to be lived with passion and humility...thanks to the strength our God provides!
Depression is defeated when we maintain a grateful heart, constantly scanning for opportunities to praise God !
God is near to us, willing to be found...He does require a full commitment on our part ... It's worth it though because He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him!
Valentine gifts are nice once a year, but not compared to how our Father God gushes over us, His children in Christ, every day!
As Christian believers, we are not to just idly stand by waiting for heaven... we were put here to do the works God planned for us from the beginning!
True believers in Christ, don't determine their wealth by money or possessions... God blesses His children with things of much more value!
It's inspiring to know we were not accidents! We are part of a well thought out plan to be God's adopted kids, who have a purpose in this life!
When we mine for gold in God's word, we soon become thankful no matter our circumstances... a true weapon against deception!
Did you wake up with doom and gloom all around? You don't have to stay there... God has given us The Way to overcome!
How would you like to be so excited about your experience in the secret place with God each day it's all you can do to keep from saying: Am I there yet?....
It truly is, only by the grace of God that we can be saved... we can't come into God's good graces by our own efforts...It is only through the blood of Jesus!
Sometimes we need a picture of what it looks like to be a Christian so we can grab hold of our potential... The book of 1st Peter in the bible gives us that image to hold onto.
Our selfishness and self-centredness birth the sins of lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and pride of life which leads to death.
The cross of Christ and Moses' bronze serpent had one thing in common... they both had to be believed in order to heal us from the sting of sin.
When problems hit... let's seek 1st the Kingdom of God and His righteousness to find the solution...as it will get to the root of the situation, instead of masking the symptoms.
As believers, we are like a branch grafted into an olive tree. We are only in God's family thanks to His tender mercy and kindness!
When your computer is sluggish, we immediately look for an anti virus solution... When the same thing happens to us, we need to call upon our anti-virus protection... the Blood of Jesus to purify!
Interesting how a letter written in prison, hundreds of years ago, can still be so inspiring and able to motivate us in our faith today!
Thanks to Jesus sacrifice, forgiveness of sins is possible for every believer! Even the guilt and resulting punishment is erased! --- If this is something you want, just repent of your sins and believe on Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour!
Looking for great treasure? Start your journey by holding Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus in the highest esteem and it will lead to His great treasure of wisdom!
God's not interested in our religious rituals... His only concern is in our faith and love Him through His Son, Jesus!
Our eternal destiny depends on the choice we now have before us.. do we repent and believe on Christ to save us... or not?
As Christian believers, no matter our outward physical, emotional condition, our bodies are not our own... we are fragile carriers of Christ in us, the hope of glory.
We have a very engaged Father in heaven, ready to show compassion and mercy...He's also very sensitive to our acts of betrayal anytime we give something or someone first place in our heart over Him.
When we humble ourselves, by repenting of our sins and believing Jesus to be our Lord and Saviour (Shepherd), we go from being needy to having all our needs met by the true riches of Christ.
Humility is a key to remaining teachable, which in turn, enables us to be open to receive all God has for us.
Even believers are subject to deception as seen in the Garden of Eden... we ought to deception-proof our lives by reading God's word and spending much time in the secret place... just us and God alone...getting to know His voice!
We get a 3 for 1 bonus to help us thrive in this life when we repent of our sins and receive Jesus as our Lord and Saviour.
God wants our unity in the faith to inspire others... we don't have to do this life alone... our hope is found in Jesus!
Do we feel compassion towards those walking among us who are lost...no direction...no hope... no love? If so, let's walk as Jesus walked...speaking and touching those lost, He puts in our path.
God's plan for His children of getting back to the Garden experience can be realized now through time spent in the secret place with Him and obeying His word.
Our God, is not some distant being. He is a very affectionate Father who knows what to do and say at just the right time, to make us feel loved!
God loves us as individuals and as a nation...His desire for us is to be equally faithful to Him!
Lack of fundamentals, despite having talent, can still doom a team seeking to win championships...just like those who reject the fundamentals of our Christian faith and love are not guaranteed eternal life.
We are to have compassion on those who are living as lost children of God... they are deceived into focusing only on their love of the world and the things of this world more than loving their Creator!
Compassion is sympathy in action... it's a Christlike attribute we can all experience, no matter our upbringing or temperament.
Is it God's will to heal? YES!!!!~ It's in God's DNA heal the sick... it's even in His name Jehovah Rapha (God the healer)...
Even the demons know about God, what makes us different is our ability to spend time in His presence and in His word getting to know Him personally!
To get to know someone better, we must study them...knowing what makes them smile...it's the same with our Father, God!
At Jesus' death, God ripped open the curtain of separation between us. This allowed believers bold access into His presence!
Are we willing to allow God to work through us, like Abraham, to accomplish His mission on earth?
Is our faith, hope and love in Christ a visible feature to others, inspiring them to follow in our footsteps as we follow Him?
When we rely on ourselves, the world or anyone else other than Jesus we set ourselves up for failure...not by this world's standards, but the standards of the Kingdom of God.
2024--The year we allow Christ in us, to use our hands to heal, our arms to hug, our voice to comfort, and our hearts and minds to love... with no pressure, as His Holy Spirit does all the work!
The battle is over, Jesus defeated death and wants us to advance our faith in it's vacuum!
As believers, we are dead to sin and free from its power to inflict ruin into our lives. Rather, we are alive to Christ and eternal life!
A little refresher on just who we are in Christ... it's needed because God's word says His people are destroyed for lack of knowledge!
Looking through the eyes of selfishness is like looking through distorted glasses...never able to distinguish the things of God!
700 years before Christ's birth, this little book of the bible tells us the location of our dear Saviour's birth... how much more can we rely on the bible as The Truth?!
Darkness got hold of your life and can't seem to shake the consequences of your sin? Like someone with an umbrella during a rainstorm, Jesus invites us out of the darkness and into His marvellous light by repenting and believing in Him!
Having a hard time staying away from sin? Follow Jesus, for His path is full of light and promise for those who choose to believe!
Don't just wade in the river of God, jump all-in to a deep relationship with Him so we can experience all of His goodness!
God loves us enough to be pro-active when it comes to seeking those who are lost in their faith and humble enough to admit it!
As believers in Christ, God has an appointed church ready to receive you, your gifts and most of all your love...pray God will reveal your assignment...
Baptism is an official declaration made that we have cut off all ties to sin and we now choose to live to serve God through Jesus!
Don't go after temporary pleasures like fun when you can have the Joy of the Lord as your strength!
Have your bible verses always at the ready... then when hit with distressing events we combine our faith and these verses for a knockout punch to discouragement!
Love of God and loving others enables us to live this life without fear and fully able to overcome anything this world throws at us.
Are you feeling both weak and hopeless? God gives us hope in our weakness when we call upon Him to save us!
Good morning warriors of God! Are you ready to humbly put on your armour, including your sword, the Word of God, to help defeat any thoughts or strongholds that try to deceive us?
As believers, we are considered brides of Christ...constantly making ready by keeping pure from the pollutions of this world.
We are trying to live in a hybrid kingdom, not the Kingdom of God, when our religious actions are done from a selfish heart.
Lawlessness is the fruit of living with the world's morals as our guide. Righteousness is the fruit of living by God's morals.
Father God is not interested in lip service or actions based on selfish desires... He wants us to obey out of our love for Him, ourselves and others.
Not thriving in life? Receive The Good News: Though we all have sinned against God, we can repent, then have faith in Jesus to wash away our sins in order to live full lives loving God and others!
Father, God is one proud Papa especially when He sees His children looking and doing the things He teaches them through His word and by His example.
When someone touches a sensitive spot in your life, instead of lashing out with a knee-jerk reaction, let God heal that sore area, so love will be your auto-response!
God wants us to truly know Him, not just know about Him! One will get us into the Kingdom of Heaven, the other will do us no good!
Discouragement is a clear sign the light of Christ in us is flickering and we must check our power connection by spending more time in the Secret place (just us and God alone) and in His word!
Want a front row seat to displays of God's power? Jesus says we will do even greater works than what He accomplished if only we believe! These miracles flow as we seek 1st the Kingdom of God.
Life can sometimes clutter our minds to the point we lose focus and lose our way in the process... Jesus gives us a way to reset!
God values givers with generous, willing heart, not tight-fisted tippers with a bad attitude.
God is love! We were originally made in His image, sin entered in and our identity was stolen. Jesus came to restore our identity. So if we need access to perfect love, repent of our sins and have faith in Jesus!
When tempted to focus on the craziness around us...don't give in! ...Rather, put our minds on the the One who can give us perfect peace...Jesus!
As believers, we are most concerned with loving God and others sincerely, with no hypocrisy, and full faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Why get to know what's in the bible? God's word is powerful, and able to be a creative force for good and a weapon against evil.
Salvation is not all about going to heaven... it's also about living life here on earth fully pleasing to God and bearing good fruit for the Kingdom of God!
Reading God's word daily helps us to keep our desires in line with God's desires...otherwise we get off track!
If you don't use it, you lose it! It's true physically and equally true spiritually... Let's be active in our faith, remembering: faith without works is dead.
Don't waste time worry about how we look outwardly, for it is the inward person we really are that matters to God!
Feeling broken inside? Do what David did in the bible, declare that despite these feelings, we trust in God!
You can be forgiven of any sin! Don't wait to repent and put your faith in Jesus, then let God be in charge of your life cleanup!
You wouldn't throw a special gift into the mud, so let's not taint our free gift of salvation by trying to mix it with this world's polluted morals.
We get to choose who to fear: fear people and the temporary hurt they can inflict; or fear God and how He is able to punish us forever for our sins!
Father God doesn't live in buildings... He desires to live in us and vice versa... so He can be infused into every situation!
We all need to look in the mirror sometimes to see how others see us... but when we need a divine perspective, we look into the mirror of God's word.
God uses the Almond Tree as a symbol and a promise... He is actively listening for His word to perform it.
As we grow closer in our relationship with the Lord, we get the added benefit of slowly growing into His image and likeness...which is Love!
We know we've made great progress in our walk with the Lord when we not only Fear Him with great respect and obey Him, but we do so with great enjoyment.
As followers of Christ we are to avoid the moral pollutions of this world by obeying God's commandments and checking in with Him often to confirm we stay on course.
As followers of Christ, we must continuously check-in through prayer and reading His word so we speak and do only those things He approves.
In these days when truth gets harder to identify, God has a given us, His children, a way to see through the deceptions!
It's a great feeling to be wanted! Our Father, God wants us to draw near to Him and promises, He will draw near to us, when we do...
As followers of Christ, we strive to live, love and welcome God's truth (bible) while keeping awake to Jesus return... thereby escaping His wrath coming upon those who refuse to believe.
The world would have us throw away our moral code from God so we would be subject to the same confusion they suffer from now.
Godly wisdom is the antidote for the world's foolishness in thinking there is no God. This wisdom is obtained by humbling ourselves, repenting of our sins, and receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus spoke the truth and often backed it up with miracles...thus giving everyone, not full of pride, the opportunity to believe...
Feeling dead inside? No hope? Ready to receive true peace and hope in your future, both here on earth and after death? Check this 3 min. offer while it still lasts...
God reads our hearts to know our intentions. He is not mocked by our attempts to disguise our true motives.
Let's not just slide past Thanksgiving right into commercial Christmas... make sure we humble ourselves and give thanks for all of God's blessings!
Don't be deceived! Trying to mix God's thoughts and the world's thoughts is like trying to mix oil and water, plus there is an imminent risk of falling.
No wonder it feels like torture when we go through life holding grudges against one another... check out this 3 min. "Encouraging Word" video
There's enough trouble in the world to choose to worry about.... or...we could choose to enjoy the peace of God instead!
God's logic and the world's logic often conflict. It takes someone with the mind of Christ and wisdom to understand.
Feeling overwhelmed... like you can't get any rest from the trouble in this world... rejoice we have the perfect shelter supplied by God!
There's a whole lot of good news out there... let's not live idle and unfruitful lives...instead, help get the word out... Jesus loves us and God has a plan for our lives!
Wisdom of the world and Godly wisdom often run counter to each other. That's why knowledge and obedience to God's word are essential.
Don't be satisfied in our current spiritual walk with the the Lord, there's always more to learn and experience!
It's not enough to know about God... He desires us to know Him through experience and that can be done as we love Him with all we have and our neighbor as ourselves...
It's great to have God, our Father, just waiting to hear from us! We just need to pick up the spiritual phone by faith that He will answer.
Get up! You are more than you think you are thanks to Jesus, our King of Kings and Lord of Lords, buying our freedom with His blood.
Since Christ defeated death, we, as believers, have nothing to fear in our continued battle to fight the good fight of faith!
Christ prayed for all future believers to be unified, just as He and Father, God were one. On this day when we attend our separate, but unified services, let's keep this as our prayer as well.
As this dying world's luster is starting to fade, Jesus, as the Light of the World, is only gaining more brillance!
We can do all things, because Christ is everything to us and He gives us the strength we need.
Any good parent sets boundaries for their children out of love for them and their safety. Like any great parent, God, our Father stands ready with mercy when the consequences of rebellion drive His kids back into His arms.
Place the things of God 1st in your life, letting everything else take a back seat...God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him!
While God's glory can be seen on those who have Christ in them, the hope of glory... that's nothing compared to the glory to be revealed at Christ's 2nd coming! Maranatha, come quickly!
How can two different people who hear about Jesus and what He did for us, respond in two different ways?
When we choose to repent from our sins and allow Christ in us, we see the world from a whole new perspective!
As Christians, our faith in Christ makes us new creations, to the point it is not us who live anymore...it's Christ within us!
As Christians, we are all members of the body of Christ. We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, where we can share in the sufferings of others and celebrate in their victories.
As Christians we never want our old nature to rise up, so we starve it for what it craves... this world's beliefs and ways...instead we feed our new nature which is in Christ Jesus and is nourished by God's word, obedience to His ways and time spent with Him.
In God's gym of life, we are to consider it all joy when we bear the weight of trials and temptations as they serve to build up our endurance!
Tired of living this life in vain? Let's heart-break-proof our lives by getting restored to being love instead of needing love!
As God's children who are born again, we received the most valuable commodity... especially for this day and time... Peace! It enables us to choose not to fear!
Want to experience uncorrupted love? Feed your spirit by reading and obeying God's word, get counsel from Holy Spirit, pray and spend loads of time in the Secret Place...just you and God alone, not speaking, just absorbing His radiant glory and love.
Fear-based jealousy can be overcome by staying connected to God's love, because perfect love overcomes fear...
When we forget how God has blessed us and forget to be thankful, we are then open to the feeling of discontent and violating a law of love...do not covet!
As children of God, we are to be kind to one another, even when it's not deserved... that's why we have Holy Spirit to help!
Wanna be a light to this dark and dying world? Be patient...that's includes waiting with a good attitude in fast food lines, traffic, etc.!
Anniversaries are huge because they are mile markers in our married lives celebrating how our love has endured!
Every good thing we do, every good intention we have is worthless if we don't have love... (1st Corinthians 13)
When you have a God as powerful as ours, you don't even give the time of day to listening to the faint voices of trouble, mayhem and deception the world has to offer!
Are you angry with God, disappointed by unmet expectations? Here's an encouraging word!
As God's Sons and Daughters, we have the power and authority to declare "Peace, be still" in the name of Jesus and see the calm return!
When you get injured in any way, God has spiritual EMT's available for help... just cry out in prayer!
Thank God we are not left to navigate this world alone... He gives us Holy Spirit to guide us along the way.
Life is full of course corrections...We must make sure our moral compass is in compliance with God's True North!
What comes out of us when we are pressured depends on how we spend our alone time with God in the Secret Place...
God's wrath is real and looming over all who choose to reject or ignore Him and His commandments! Repent now, before it's too late!
It's a choice to stay connected to our One true source of life...Jesus... this connection is available anytime we want to take things up a notch in our relationship with Him!
Because God is love and He loved us first...This same love is our motivation to love others as ourselves...There you have it... Love motivates love!
Alert! Don't let the rip current of sin and deception drag our friends, family and acquaintances out into the waters of hell!
Forgiving one another is tied to our spiritual/physical health, and our assurance God will hear our prayers!
The remedy for battling spiritual ADHD is more time spent in the secret place with God and us alone...
Unlike the sports world who only celebrates after scoring points, we, as believers can celebrate the moment we make our requests known to God...for we know He brings the victory!
It's true faith without works is dead... let's just make sure our motives our pure, because God won't put up with hypocrisy!
C'mon now! This message in Psalm 27 will get your heart jumpin' if you receive it with faith!
Let's not take our blessing for granted... we didn't earn them...they were free gifts from our Father, God!
Who are we putting our trust in? People? Computers? Science?...All fall short of The Way, The truth and The life...Jesus!
To keep our life in tune with the Lord, we must submit to periodic preventive maintenance in the form of testing and trials.
Despite going against the grain of the world we won't be disappointed following God and His ways!
When life get's complex it's always good to step away from the noise temporarily and get clarity on just what is most important!
It's comforting to know we don't have to rely on people, we can rely on and confidently put our trust in the Creator of the Universe!
Jesus' gives us a real life example to follow, but it requires us to give up selfishness and be willing to endure suffering for our faith..
Filling our minds with thankfulness for all God is and has done for us, leaves us for very little room for complaining about everything wrong in this world...
We must choose to participate in the world's pride-based system or rely on God's message to humble ourselves to reap eternal rewards.
There is power in our tongue to create both life and death...(Proverbs 18:21)... let's be careful with what we say!
Looking for the ultimate roommate? When we repent of our sins and ask Jesus into our hearts, we get a roommate like no other!
God never rescinded His commandments, laws, statutes and precepts... Jesus made a better way for salvation, but it still pleases Father, when we obey, and repercussions when we don't.
It's rare when we can fully trust in someone to be there for us in our time of need. People will let us down, finances will come and go, even weapons designed to protect can fail... But Jesus, who laid His life down for us, is someone we can count on!
Our words are powerful enough to either build people up or tear them down... they also reveal what's really going on in our hearts.
What if you had access to a reference book that had all the answers you need in this life?... You do! It's called the bible... Check it out!
Another good reason to repent of our sins and decide to follow Jesus... As Christians we don't even have to listen to the fear the world is driven by...The Fear of the Lord is our strength!
There's nothing 1/2 way about our God...and He expects the same from His children... because you are lukewarm... I will vomit you out of my mouth (Revelation 3:16).
Poem-- Wanted and on the run!... Our bounty has been paid for! (Colossians 2:14)...It's up to us who we will surrender to.. the world or Jesus!
Like babies getting operations enabling them to hear their mother's voices for the first time... when we get our Holy Spirit implant, it enables us to hear the voice of our Father, God!
Feeling weak? Feeling overwhelmed? Look up! God is ready to fill you with power... to those who put their trust in Him!
What price would you pay to live free from the evil this world has to offer... Good news, that price has been paid for you through Jesus!
There are some things in life that are negotiable, but forgiveness is no one with God. We are to forgive others early and often, no matter their crimes against us... else we can't be forgiven our sins!
The world's system and God's system offer solutions to everyday problems... one is profitable to the world, but Godliness is profitable for all things (1 Timothy 4:8).
Holiness is not impossible, because with every command from God, He gives us the power and ability to make it happen! After all, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us...
We all are called to be children of our God... but few are chosen! Won't you step out of the darkness and into the marvellous light!
Words are important! In the Old Testament, using God's name in vain (blasphemy) was punishable by death... today it is considered sin as it violates God's 3rd commandment...rest assured we will be held accountable for every word we speak in the day of judgement!
When we put people or things first place in our lives, above God, it crushes His heart.
To all the good people out there, by what standard do you measure your 'goodness'? Remember God's standard of goodness (10 commandments) is THE GOLD STANDARD... And it all begins with the 1st commandment!
Awake America! It's time, as a nation, to repent and run back to God asking forgiveness of our sins... Else we open ourselves up to His wrath...
As a Christian we can tap into an unending source of joy no matter the conditions around us!
While there are many things that inspire us on earth, we look to God and His works to be eternally motivated!
The bad news is life can be pretty rough right now, the good news is there is plenty of good news in the bible that still pertains today... check it out!
Anytime we violate God's moral law (10 commandments) we are subject to an eternal death sentence. The good news: Jesus commuted our sentences when we repent (express sorrow and turn away) from our sin and receive Jesus as our Lord and Saviour!
We may think we are good people, but whose standard are we using? God says in His word that He is more concerned with our heart motives than our public image.
With deception swirling around us, we must come to rely on God's Word and Holy Spirit more to guide us through the maze of lies!
God gave us our emotions, which were then corrupted by sin. Our emotions are able to be renewed when we make Jesus our Lord and Saviour. The more we allow ourselves to be transformed the better able we are to go from road ragers to love engagers!
If you need a boost in achieving your divine purpose on earth, focus on building your gift of faith through love by diving into the scriptures for practical examples of what is possible!
God accepts nothing but a wholehearted approach when it comes to a relationship with Him!
Jesus fully understands our weaknesses! He has made a way for us to be free from sin and death. All He requires is for us to repent and welcome Him as our Lord and Saviour.
Repeating a lie does not make it true! Seeking truth? Jesus says I am the Way, the Truth and the Life...noone comes to the Father except through Him!
It's not judgement to tell someone to get out of the shark infested waters of sin...It's a loving desperate warning meant to save their very souls from eternal death!
For ages, the enemy of our souls has used a combination of lies, bribery, and deception to bury the truth... He even tried to bury Jesus, THE TRUTH!... The good news, THE TRUTH is resurrected!
Don't be deceived by enjoying the pleasures of this world more than serving our God and awaiting for the return of our Saviour...Jesus!
Jesus lived in an hour similar to now... where one minute He's eating a meal with friends to then suddenly being violently accosted by people wanting Him dead...
When we love and care for those weakest around us, Jesus takes it personal... as if we were doing it for Him!
The genesis of all sin against God begins with human reasoning and a desire to please the world...the antidote is remaining humble, obeying God and choosing to walk in His ways vice the world's!
Good news! Jesus is returning! When? it could be at anytime! Watch, pray and remain faithful servants! For those who don't know Him, repent of your sins and ask Him into your heart. He is faithful to forgive!
In Matthew 23 Jesus took evil head-on as He threw body blows, head shots and haymakers in this 1st round of the ultimate battle in Good vs. Evil.
Let's keep ready to attend the wedding of a lifetime... the only requirement is that we love God with all we have and love our neighbor as ourselves.
As we celebrate our Nation's birth, let's rejoice also, we have an opportunity for rebirth into spiritual revival which gives us freedom to hope!
Jesus and 1970's movie character Billy Jack have this in common: They both will look you in the eye and unapologetically let you know your future if you don't repent!
Bob Dylan and Jesus both agree..We all gotta serve somebody! Choose this day who you will serve... God or the world...(Hint: it can't be both!)
God's ways are perfect, the world's ways are not. Why settle, when we can choose to believe He loves us, and has our best interests at heart!
By Jesus stripes we are healed (1 Ptr. 2:24)... we provide the faith without doubting and He provides the power!
Jesus reveals His glory to those He loves anytime we get together with Him in our secret place.
As believers in Christ, we are to die to the world's belief system and replace it with the Kingdom of Heaven belief system Jesus taught.
Like Peter, we are called to get out of our comfort zone to listen and obey God's word so we can walk by faith on the water of His word.
It takes compassion to look past people's behaviours, ignoring offenses, in order to see into their heart through the filter of God's love.
It's true those who choose to deny Christ have a destiny different from those who believe, we love them enough to offer them our Life Saviour, until the bitter end.
Jesus takes His power and authority to a whole new level and then gives His believers the ability to do the same.
Jesus absolutely stunned His followers during His Sermon on the Mountain with 1st hand knowledge of what God their Father was really like and what He expected from them as His children.
Hypocrites seem to obey God's law, but their heart is not in it. God desires obedience at all points, with all of our heart!
Get out of that darkness of unbelief and come into God's marvellous light through His Son Jesus... The Light of the World!
As believers, God wants us to live that salt life whereby we give flavour/influence to everyone we contact.
It's not normal to experience joy when persecuted, but with God... (You know the rest...)
Good news! In these days of lawlessness, God's peace is now free and available over-the-counter of Christ's love! Just repent of your sins and receive His free gift of salvation! Hurry! Time is limited!
Like pure oil in a lamp ensures a steady light, our pure hearts help us shine steady in this dark world.
As sons and daughters of God we are most like our Father when we show mercy to those who least deserve it!
Meekness is not weakness...it is strength under control and a highly valued character trait for both God and His kids...
Like a the joy of a new baby after an anguish-filled labor process, our mourning with Godly sorrow is rewarded with comfort.
Don't get caught up in pride, instead, let us humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift us up!
To be a successful contender for the faith, it takes "God's love poured out in our hearts by Holy Spirit"(Romans 5:5).
We are alive to Christ...we refuse to give into hopelessness, lawlessness and fear thanks to the victory achieved by our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ , in His death and resurrection!
For God's love to be effective, we must do our part in completing the circuit by giving out the love we receive from God to others and return it to God Himself!
Paradise was created so God and His sons and daughters could daily interact... then sin happened and since God and sin are incompatible, a rescue plan was put into place... a life saver for all...His name is Jesus...All it takes is for us to repent of our sin and receive His help!
As we accumulate more of the qualities of God in our nature, adding faith and obedience, we soon develop an unstoppable momentum on our way to achieving God's purposes and plans.
In the spirit of no pain, no gain... As Christian believers, our faith is fully tested in the fire of suffering and persecution.
It's comforting to know God's got our backs, as believers, no matter how crazy this world gets...
Faith feeling weak? Motivation running low? Check out the examples we are given of people who suffered much more than we ever will and yet still maintained the faith!
As Soldiers of Christ we value the sacrifices of our military bros. and sisters this Memorial Day weekend, because we know one day we may be called upon for the same ultimate sacrifice for our faith.
As we discover more about just who we are and what our purpose is here on earth, Philippians gives us great insight!
Ephesians, in the bible, details our importance to God and what He wants our lives to look like with the help of Christ's strength!
The fruit doesn't lie! If we see love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness self control, etc. in our lives, we know we're on the right track. If we see drunkenness, envy, selfishness, immorality, then we know we are on the road to destruction. Repent, turn back, while there is still time!
Like a parachute saving you from plunging to death, the Fear of the Lord can save your soul.
Don't waist time just gathering knowledge about God, use the knowledge to make beautiful music together!
We've somehow always known someone is watching over us, now we know we have a not-so-secret-Admirer!
The blueprints for who we can expect to be both now and in the future are laid out in scripture...
As believers in Christ, we aren't to just wait around for heaven to come, we are to bring heaven to earth to those around us!
To protect the memory of who we are in Christ, consistently read God's word, the bible, asking for wisdom and fresh revelation.
As a new creation in Christ, what is our new identity... who are we really... Let's take a look in Romans chapters 1-8.
Doing God's work can be exhilarating! However, we must be diligent to check our hearts to make sure we are motivated only by love, else we risk censure by our Father.
Our God sees right through our attempts to shortcut a quality relationship when we try to give him something less than our whole heart.
It's clear the days are narrowing down to two view points, and only one way. Which will you choose?
Get that sour look off your face and move into a life full of joy unspeakable! Reading Colossians 1 with passion!
There's a whole lot of joy and exultation in the bible! Who says it's gotta be boring?!... Check it out as we read Romans 5.
This poem reveals the importance of choosing to seek God's face over focusing on all that is wrong in our fallen world.
If God had a social media page, Psalm 145 verses could serve as the comments...check it out!
When we commit to a life with Christ, we give up our old ways and become completely transformed!
It's important to pray for the President, Congress, and Supreme Court because when people in authority sin, a whole nation can suffer!
Don't be fooled into spending time on what matters little, when you can choose to spend time on those things that bring joy unspeakable!
Thank God we have the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution! Looks like it will be the most important factor in keeping America truly free.
Whoever authorised the hitting of the Let's Go Crazy button in life, needs to come to Jesus now!!!!
When we humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, we can tap into His strength so He can lift us up out of trouble!
God's Holy Spirit is our helper and comforter and is available to all who repent of their sins and call upon the name of the Lord! What's stopping you today?
A Poem-- Soaring Power! -- Feeling helpless and need a boost? This poem inspires hope...
Our prayers release the power of God's promises, which simultaneously blows away blockages or hinderances attempting to halt the advancement of God's Kingdom!
God's Truth is not hard to understand, it's just difficult to obey in a world so filled with delusion...
Why put our hope in the temporary things of this earth, when we have Jesus to put our hope in?!
Reading God's word (the bible) can get boring depending on our attitude and expectations... we can either read to enjoy a story from days gone by or read for the purpose of getting to know our Creator!
Keep those love fires burning for God and His ways! There's nothing worse than living life without passion!
Despite the great number of mighty miracles Elijah experienced, it was not enough to keep him from running for his life after being threatened. Only God's perfect love casts out all fear! This love is provided by Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5) and developed in our time spent in the Secret Place...one on one with God!
Forget hopelessness! We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! This is not a meaningless slogan to be taken lightly.
Let's open God's Word (the bible) instead of letting it sit dormant...Discover how life can be abundant in love and mercy!
Christians... We aren't just supposed to remain idle waiting to get to heaven, we are to actively love those who are still influenced by the world into God's kingdom!
When Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God being here on earth, He healed every disease of those who listened. He also said we would do greater works than these as citizens of the same Kingdom!
Let's quit trying to divide our interests between the Kingdom of the World (governed by the prince of darkness) and the Kingdom of God (governed by The Prince of Peace)! You can't serve them both.
As Christians, our job is not win arguments, rather to win souls by loving our neighbor as ourselves!
Today's lies are just tools the enemy uses to soften us up for the great deception ready to come on the scene.. the antichrist. Our weapon of choice? God's Word combined with time spent in His presence learning to keep attuned to His voice!
Yes, God is the King of the Universe, but let's also appreciate His role as our Father!
How cool would it be to not just read about or hear about, but actually experience God's love! It's possible!
Why wait? Why hope? There are plenty of good reasons in the bible... let's check 'em out!
God takes His name and reputation serious... better to not mock Him, else He promises...you will reap what you sow.
As believers we've been set free from the prison of sin. Let's not willingly go back by allowing selfishness, self-centeredness, pride, and idolatry to rule our lives!
God's Word is the only protection we have against all the lies that run rampant within our culture...
Feelings are valid and need to be acknowledged but validation does not mean we agree to let them remain in our life especially if they cause us harm by not aligning with God's word!
No matter if you are mourning, grieving or sorrowful, God uses these experiences to connect you to His heart.
When we need to "Be Seen" by selfish, self-centered and prideful people we risk being lonely despite loads of "friends".
Ever feel dry and thirsty in a land where there seems no water? Come to the living well...Jesus!
God considers our agreements with the world to compromise our faith as cheating on Him!
Nothing can stop the Gospel message of Jesus Christ especially when accompanied by signs and wonders!
Miracles are ours for the asking when we believe God's word, loving Jesus with all of our hearts, to the point we obey all His commands.
The fear of the Lord is a great motivator to keep away from sin. Jesus deserves our respect, awe and love.
When we prepare our hearts to receive from God, His nature is to reward us with unbelievable things we could have never come up with on our own!
Seems the days of Noah and ours are not all that different... one of the signs of Jesus 2nd coming...are we ready?
God gives us gifts according to our abilities (not giving us more than we can handle)... The more we use them, the more return we get on our investment!
"Jesus Wept." Isn't it awesome to know we have a Saviour in Jesus who knows what it's like to walk this earth under pressure... He knows we need help and sent us Holy Spirit to not just cope but to overcome!
Knowing we can be so easily deceived, God gave us a helper, the Holy Spirit, to advise us and guide us through the minefield of lies this life has to offer.
It takes a complete mind shift to live the life God has for us...requiring to ditch the world's mindset which leads only to darkness and death
When you hunger and thirst for the things of God...He will lift you up...higher and higher!
God's word confirms He cares for us! Do don't be deceived into thinking, no one cares...
How about dusting off that treasure chest of knowledge just waiting to be applied! God's word is living, breathing and active!
When life bullies you into thinking you're no good... pick up God's word to learn about the truth of how much He values you!
Are the waves of life getting you down? Hangin' on by a thread? Look up! Repent and draw close to God and He will draw near to you...it's that simple!
God is good ... When considering God's goodness, don't neglect the fact He is also a merciful judge who is fierce and swift in His judgements.
Let's declare to the Lord, we are a dry and thirsty people! Come ignite your fire of revival started in Asbury College, Ky. and let it burn in every heart enough to draw our nation back to You!
Inspired by Asbury College revival... while the song has a few glitches, the message needs to get out...
When we combine knowledge of God's capabilities and His perspective on how He loves us, we get a formula that prevents anxiety and fear about our future!
Revival can come to us at anytime we choose to make God and His ways our priority ... and then daily humbly submit to obey His word because we love Him Who first loved us!
Two types of people on earth... each destined for different outcomes. Deception is the difference.
A person of great wisdom give us life guidance pulling no punches on how difficult, yet rewarding it will be...
Just like a song comes alive when there is a singer and lyrics, so our faith comes alive when we add obedience and prayer!
Conduct your own spiritual climate change through praise, worship and prayer! Watch God move in ways you never thought or imagined!
Is it climate change or God's judgment? God has historically used "natural disasters" to get our attention to the fact we need to repent!
Choose to see the world through God's perspective and you can be happy, glad and full of joy despite the circumstances around us!
If we truly love, we will strive to see all people the way God sees them. For 20/20 vision to be possible, we need to remove our selfish sin cataracts by repenting and replacing these sins with God's love.
When we tap into the world and all it has to offer we end up drinking from a dry well, leaving us dissatisfied. However, when we tap into God and His living water (Jesus) we get eternal satisfaction!
God's Word is a lot! Thankfully, He intersperses it with the simple message that love is most important!
Our souls contain our mind, will and emotions... When saved and redeemed we are inspired by our Spirit to cry out to others, come be reconciled to God!
Just like a child needs loving affection to thrive, we need to experience God's unconditional love in as many senses as possible to come to truly know our Father!
Let's get fired up! We can rejoice anytime and for any reason, like something so simple as, This is the day the Lord has made! Choose to rejoice and be glad in it!
Faith, combined with love for God and our neighbor is the explosive mixture we need in our lives to see God's miracles today!
When we get understanding, we get a peak at God's perspective and how He see things from His vantage point... prompting us to desire to obey and follow Him out of love and respect vice duty.
Don't let our circumstances define us, we are more than what's happening to us and around us... see what's really going on by tapping into God's perspective by reading His Word and spending time in His presence!
It amazes me how a book written thousands of years ago can have so much relevance today! For example, Hebrews Chapters 11-13 contain great motivational pictures of possibilities for all those who call Jesus, Lord. Check it out!
Good works and works of the law of Moses are different.. works of the law of Moses are things we try to do on our own to get in right standing with God... Good works are things we do for God, in concert with His power and strength.
God's mercy awaits the nation who repents and seeks His forgiveness... It's not too late!
Ever wonder why some of the reasoning of this world has gone off the rails? It's happened since the beginning...starts with deception, which in turn, sets up a lie...
Spending time with the Lord on a daily basis creates a foundation on which God can use to make our lives more than we could ever imagine!
Praising God is always appropriate and beneficial, especially when your circumstances need His touch...
How could anyone choose living in a World based on selfish love over the Kingdom of God which is based on selfless love?
You can tell a lot about a person's confidence with their handshake, and a lot about their heart in their eyes.
The wisest person to live narrows down the search for happiness to these two keys! Check it out....!
God's word is our compass. If not checked frequently, we end up out of connection and protection... left wondering why!
Ever wonder how we get in trouble as a person or a nation? ... This poem addresses that issue...enjoy.
We were made in God's image and likeness... a loving giver... anything less is counterfeit!
Instead of being entertained by evil... let's be determined to "Delight ourselves in the Lord".... achieving our goal of "More of Thee in '23!"
After all the missteps we take in life, wouldn't it be great to get a restart?!... Thanks to Jesus, that's exactly what we can get when we make Him our personal Lord and Saviour! Do it today, no matter how many times and ways we've failed...He stands ready to receive you!
Proud to be an American? Remember to put God first, otherwise we risk destruction as a nation like the Kingdom of Edom in the bible!
An idol is anything you treasure more than God... it's not good and often attracts God's wrath!
Time is a real investment... we choose how to spend it based on projected profits... do we want temporary gains or eternal rewards?
Jesus wins! We just need to keep advancing the Kingdom of God and don't forfeit to an already defeated opponent!
God understands and wants to meet you where you are at... just humble yourself and ask Him for help!
Are we reading our bibles to find loopholes for our favourite sin or do we read with the intent to get to know our Father, God more deeply?
Want to be transformed? It's in God's presence, when we humble ourselves, and pray that we get transformed into His image!
You know our culture is changing when pop artists begin to proclaim, "Jesus is Real!"... M.I.A.
One of Jesus closest disciples, John, encourages us to keep our distance from the values of this world...they are. toxic and keep us from God's love!
Love is about receiving and giving... as a nation... as a couple...it's important to achieve a balance... otherwise we become selfish and thinking everyone owes us...
You know that if there's a cost to publish the world's news, there will be a cost to publish the Good News of the Gospel of Christ... One is in terms of money, the other in terms of human suffering... One gives us a temporary knowledge, the other gives wisdom of eternal value!
The bible is not just some 'Raiders of the Lost Ark" ancient artefact... it is a dynamic living Word that still has relevance today!
Don't let the daily news get you down! The good news of Jesus awaits your attention and it comes complete with God's peace!
You'd have to make a choice to ignore an elephant in a room...likewise, you would have to choose not to see God's glory all around us!
God's Word judges the thoughts and purposes of our heart...so basically, only those works motivated by His love in our hearts matter. Everything else is meaningless...
When we are fully aware of Christ in us and we follow His lead, we are considered abiding in Him. As we abide in Christ, we will see a fruitful life... not because we are anything, but Christ in us... the hope of glory!
As Christians, suffering comes with the package...it's because of the Truth we carry in this battle between real Love and sin.
While we rejoice at our salvation, we must remember our family and friends and like giving narcan to a someone dying of drug overdose.. administer Jesus to the lost and dying!
We were made in the image of God... God is Love... therefore, our true identity is Love! This should colour how we see the each other!
Sometimes you just need to hop off this spinning world ride and set your feet on solid ground to get your spiritual bearings... Focus on the fixed point of God's word... it never changes!
True Christian believers are to be active, alert, striving to get to know what pleases God...
Over 20 Centuries ago, people struggled too! It's interesting the answer they found, is the same answer we need today.... JESUS!
We can tell a lot about our God by reading the bible and spending time alone with Him in the secret place
Father God implies we are God's children. His part is to love, provide and protect... our part is to love and obey...
Cool fact: Godly wisdom is ours for the asking! The only requirement is to hold God in reverence and awe... a.k.a. have the Fear of the Lord.
We must stamp out all attempts to divide us as a freedom-loving nation! It's o.k. to disagree, as long as we respect!
As Christians, we are not God, but we carry Him within us, always looking for ways to share what He has to offer!
What are we placing our hope in? Science? Politicians? Family?... There's only one hope... one Savior... One Love... Jesus! Let Him rule and reign in our lives!
Poem-- Born to Win!...
Yes, we are born to win as long as we keep filled with God's power source... Love!
Christianity can not be hybrid! There is only one power source for Christians: JESUS! A kingdom divided, cannot stand!
When we Visit with our Father God each day in the Secret Place (one-on-one)...for Him, it's a feeling like you get on Christmas morning... Exciting and just can't wait!!!
Special relationships are born out of the fire of adversity and time spent in the heat together.
We are like a dormant volcano when we spend time in the Secret Place with Jesus. It is there, in the inner chamber, that we are revived and reformed in an explosive way. Ultimately allowing God's work to flow out of us like lava on the move! A force unpredictable, uncontainable and full of new life.
When you spend time with the Greatest.. you begin to bear resemblance... not that we are anything important, we just make ourselves available to be used by the One Who is!
God wants to meet with us individually... He even made a place called the Secret Place described in Psalm 91... He just needs us to want this meeting as much as He does.
Song of Songs in the bible details the kind of "Secret Place" experience we can enjoy every time we get alone with God!
Got your vaccination for Fear and Anxiety? Paul outlines both a preventative strategy and cure for both in the book of Philippians in the bible.
Poem-- Tipping point....
by Michael Beal
Addresses the place where God's judgement and mercy hangs in the balance...and what He wants our response to be...
How a secular leader put God first in his nation which resulted in a resounding defeat of an invading army!
Getting in the secret place with God on a frequent basis inoculates you from any infection of lies and deceit...
The fruit of a good connection to the Jesus is full, complete and overwhelming joy and gladness... can't get that from the store!
Jesus is a master connector... able to reach us at all levels (Body, Soul, and Spirit)...as our Teacher, He instructs us to follow His lead when ministering to others.
True salvation takes more than knowing about God, it requires a loving relationship... in this case love is truly spelled, T-i-m-e. Time in God's word, and time spent in the secret place--alone, together with Him!
Embarrassment is a clear sign we hold a prideful self image. Let's follow Jesus' humble example, never letting what other people think of us be something we try to live up to...rather, take up our cross and follow Him!
We have God's Kingdom within us... when we first believe, it's starts out small like a mustard seed and as we are filled with more of God's love, it infiltrates every part of our being...filling us with all the fullness of God!
Have you ever been amazed at how a book thousands of years old could still be pertinent today?... That's the thought that inspired this Poem-- Floating Treasure Found
Sometimes it's difficult understanding the things of God, but faith in Jesus and reliance on the Holy Spirit to help guide us through God's word will always see us through!
Success can be defined using the world's standards or God's standards... only One way is The way to the great acclaim: Well done, thy good and faithful servant!
Poem-- Eternity in Mind.... Jesus teaches to us to think with an eternal mindset...the rewards are not subject to decay and ruin.
Poem--- The greatest miracle on grass....Feeding the 5000 with the 5 loaves of bread and two fish from the little boy's point of view.
There is a lot to be hopeful for when you base your hope on Christ, anything or anyone else results in hopelessness.
Elections put people in power... however, God grants them authority! Remember, we may not agree on the candidates, but I hope each of us would fight for each other's right to vote!
There is a friend closer than any. brother.. His name is Jesus... His Word is His bond...His bond is love! Let's get onboard by seperating from this world's values and clinging to His!
Thanks to Holy Spirit, God lives in us...what do we do with this information? ... Do we choose to believe this truth by keeping aware of His presence or ignore and even downplay His importance?
Have you been fed food for your soul and spirit yet this morning? God's word is like the manna He sent to the Israelites in their 40 year wilderness experience... only God's word is meant to give eternal life!
So, we do good stuff, for God... Turns out He's most interested in our motivation.. why do we do it? Is it out of duty or out of our loving faith in Father God.. for without faith, it's impossible to please Him.
What's our source for answers? Jesus tells us, God's word is Truth (John 17:17). When we seek why things are, the way they are, a study of the word "because" in the bible will give some enlightening answers.
You're not stuck alone here on this big planet! If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you have access to great joy and times of refreshing just by closing out the world and being alone with your creator.. it's called the Secret Place!
Obeying God's commandments is second nature and not a burden to those who love Him with all our heart, mind, soul and strength!
Remember when good was not hidden? Remember when as a country we kept God's word, Remember when virtue was right? Well, Our God is the same yesterday, today and forever and yes, He will deliver us from evil.. Yes, His love for us is great, So stand back and get ready.. As He rushes to make our paths straight.
I hope this song inspires you to be encouraged... Jesus is King!
When you love someone, their friends become your friends, their enemies become your enemies... It's the same with God, we are to love what God loves and hate what He hates.
It may seem like evil is winning, but just in time our Phoenix-rising from the ashes, JESUS, rescues us with His love and power... thereby giving us faith to overcome the next battle!
We are all slaves of what we obey ( Romans 6:16)... Jesus set us free from our slavery to sin... now we can choose to be His slaves because we love what He did for us and we trust Him.
One thing for certain, the name of Jesus evokes a passionate responses from both those who love Him and those who hate Him. Time in the secret place will develop the love... Lack of of this element will usher in the hate.
If you are wandering aimlessly in life, possibly checked out emotionally, physically, especially spiritually... remaining in bed or abusing drugs/alcohol, no dreams, no goals, no love, just surviving and waiting to die, prone to suicide... You are what Jesus calls, THE LOST. He came to find you and save you... Don't wait any longer... invite Him to come change you and change your life forever...Do it now!
As Christians, are we using our time, talents, and treasures to advance the Kingdom of God or not? ... Jesus tells us, for this we will be judged...IOW... use it or lose it!
Answers to every problem can be found in God's word... it just takes seeking out that answer... once born, we combine it with our faith to release it's full potential!
I love watching a football game on DVR after knowing the final score... I don't have to worry about mistakes made or lead changes because I know the outcome... Same with Life... We win because Jesus is King!
When Daniel got a glimpse of the future, it drove him to his knees to repent and ask for God's mercy... how much more should we be about this same repentance for ourselves and our nation as we see Christ's return as eminent.
It's amazing to think about how small our faith in God starts out (mustard seed) and through time alone with our Father, he nurtures it to the point it's ready for a world reveal... all we do is have to keep humble and give Him all the glory!
Witnessing miracles will not help a prideful person... it's only by repentance and humbling ourselves that we can be set free from this condition of our soul, the Lord hates!
Thanks to Daniel's humble mindset, and thankful nature, God was able to trust him to reveal and interpret the King of Babylon's nightmare...thus setting up an even bigger miracle.
This little light of ours can drive out darkness in any situation! Let's be determined to keep it well lighted!
Jesus is coming again, soon... so, it's time to be about our Father's business... telling others about God's love and inviting them to share!
Can't shake the blues? Wondering how life got so meaningless? There is a way to restore that hope-filled promise that used to drive our very souls...
Throughout history, evil has thrived best in darkness, chaos and lack of justice. The good news is the resulting sentence of God's judgement on the land that allows evil to rule can be revoked when we humble ourselves and pray.
When we deny Jesus as The Way, The Truth and The Life, we are subject to believing lies that society has deemed as truth... exposing our ignorance of God's word.
What good could possible come from small towns? Turns out, two births in the small town of Bethlehelm, by two young ladies, ended up saving the world!
For being invisible, our God sure likes to show off and show out to His kids through signs and wonders...assuring us He cares and wants us to rely and trust Him.
Like our anscestors yearned to be free, we long and yearn for God's love... Poem-- Yearning for God's love
As members of God's army, this is how we have our hearts prepared to mentally, emotionally, and physically withstand any attack by our enemy.
We must guard against letting ourselves get overwhelmed seeing the worst this world has to offer and neglecting to see God's glory on full display everywhere we turn.
When you need milk, you go to the supply center (store)... When you need love, bravery, unselfishness, etc. you go to The Secret Place (in prayer with Jesus) for a fresh filling...
Without God and His ways, we are left spinning as a nation to find a common moral code... POEM-- Do we settle?
It's one thing to be confident in our faith, it's another to be prideful.. The difference being, confidence is based on humility, pride is not.
Let's see the Bible as The Book of Possibilities... What God has done, He can do again.. He is no respecter of persons!
We can hear all about how much Father, God loves us, or we can experience His love now...Anything less and we risk hearing these words: Depart from Me, you evildoers, I never knew you!
The Bible... within it's dusty covers, are some very heroic accounts of how God used unlikely, weak and humble people to pull off the most epic victories ever experienced!
"How did I ever get here?"... it doesn't take many wrong turns in the corn maze of life before you find yourself needing rescued!
Communion is a very personal gift Christ gave us to keep from forgetting Him and what He did for us.. Treat it with respect!
The bible is not a dusty artefact, filled with difficult words... it's a life giving book that blazes with power when we read it with passion!
Do we want Godly Wisdom that uses information to love more effectively... or worldly wisdom which is often weaponized information used to hurt?
Don't waste time hoping in people, systems or things... instead put your hope in God through His Son, Jesus
As believers we need to cancel our subscription to Anger Issues and pay more attention to God's Word (Bible) which gives us peace!
We all are gonna serve somebody (Bob Dylan).. Jesus wants that somebody to be Him, as He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life!
If you want to be a great leader for God, just look to His examples in Moses and Joshua.
We all were called to be God's kids, but very few actually submit their lies to be chosen...
Our choices are full of rewards and consequences... God's Word (Bible) stands ready to give us the necessary wisdom to make the right choice!
Moses, like a great Drill Instructor addressing the boot camp graduates (Israelites)... motived his people to learn from their training... by going after and possessing their heritage!
While a great PP&J sandwich can solve many of life's upsets, there's only one way to true peace and that's through faith and love in Jesus!
Prayer takes a lot of patience and waiting for an answer... not like an answer to text, but like a reply from a loved one via snail mail.
It may not look like it, but God's goodness is right here on earth! We see it when we bravely push through the negative by waiting, hoping and expecting, as David did so long ago!
The Bible: God uses fires, floods, wind, storms, etc. as judgement tools. The world: these events come from fuel choices... Whose report will you believe?
There are no half-hearted efforts allowed when it comes to seeking and searching for God!
It's interesting how two trees were used in the death of man's relationship with God and to restore that same life!
It's difficult to find anyone to fully trust... God desires to fill this void in our lives!
The good things of life are more appreciated when we've experienced the bad... the same can be said for the Gospel... we can appreciate the good news better, having experienced the bad news.
How to stay away from the fool's gold-kind of love the world has to offer and step into the unconditional kind of love that awaits you!
Would it shock you to know we don't have to live in anxiety, we can have peace in the middle of all storms?!
To receive peace requires a commitment to the Prince of Peace (Jesus)... anything less attracts confusion!
When serving others, let's make sure we do it with a good heart, so the One we represent gets all the glory!
My poetry gift to you today: "Walking in the Spirit while living in the flesh".. enjoy!
The biggest battle we have as believers is the one between our flesh and spirit... both forces gain strength from what we feed them.
The Creator of this scene in the heavens invites you to come unto Him, and He will give you rest! His name is Jesus and He waits for you with open arms! Come today!
If you are in need of a motivational word from God, listen to this Godly pep talk straight out of Hebrews, chapters 11 and 12!
Sometimes we all need comforting... Our Father, God, loves to provide that comfort so we can then turnaround and comfort others!
Feeling alone, even in a crowded room, as believers, we only have to call upon our best friend, Jesus, and He shows up on the scene!
Commandments are not suggestions... they are rules born out of God's love and desire to see His kids thrive!
Turns out trash talking exposes the condition of our heart more than our ability to quip!
The wonders of the Bible: Such an ancient manuscript still relevant today in it's guidance on how to live our best lives!
Historically, a nation receives the consequences of God's wrath when they decide to reject God and His ways!
What is it going to take to get us to know Jesus has our best interests at heart and He can be trusted?
The book of Romans, in the bible, is chocked full of reasons why it's considered good judgement to choose to fall in love with Jesus!
Successful communication to God through prayer requires submitting our will to His, having faith in who He is and trusting He will do what He says He will do!
Feeling parched in your being... like life is sucking you dry? Drink in the refreshment provided by God when we spend time with Him in the secret place!
When God does something, He's all in and then some... as His children, made in His image, He expects nothing less from us!
Even though our unity, as Americans, is under attack from all angles, we, as believers, need to focus on our rally point: seeking and obeying God's will!
"And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love, and they'll know we are Christians by our love..."
God's kids are clearly marked from their new birth, with eyes full of life! The world's children's eyes are dead and hopeless!
Don't be deceived! No matter what you have been through, you are wanted, you are needed and God has a plan for your life!
If tired of stumbling around in darkness when it comes to faith, Jesus invites us to come join Him in the light! Just confess your sins and repent. He is faithful to forgive!
To know Jesus as Lord and Saviour is to be set free from a sentence of 'guilty' on the day of judgement when the Lord comes again!
Deception has been the ruin of many who have known Jesus.. solution: know the truth of God's word and continually die to selfishness and pride!
God chooses to work through His people who remain well-oiled (through Holy Spirit), empty (ready to receive) and obedient.
Unity is the fruit of good order and discipline, both in military drill and the church.
Any good leader at some point must get out of their comfort zone...so too, Jesus requires His followers to step up, step out, and into, a life full of possibilities!
While scripted words aren't always a true indicator of what a person feels about a subject.. the off-script version never lies... even if it's played off as kidding!
It's our loss when we live life in just 'Git-r-done' mode... we blow by some of life's most amazing moments unable/unwilling to enjoy the deeper experiences.
As Christian believers, we are called to follow in Jesus footsteps as one who suffered unjustly... and yeah, it won't be fair!
Salvation is not just a ticket to heaven.. it's an opportunity to look more and more like Jesus!
Life can get complicated quickly... as believers, we don't have to give in to the pressure... we merely simplify our response!
Warning: it is an easy slide from being loyal to prideful boasting that qualifies us as enemies of God...
Turns out, one of the smallest parts of our bodies, can bring on either pain or blessing.. depending on the wisdom we choose to govern us!
Combining your faith with good works is a powerhouse move designed to help make all things possible to those who believe!
Truth: No strain, no gain!
If you want bigger faith, believe God's word, without doubting, in all areas of life!
You don't need dictionaries or politicians to define a woman! God's word gives great insight!
Here's something we can all get behind: Truth from Someone who holds lightning in His fists!
God's book of wisdom, Proverbs, is the perfect place to go to when seeking life guidance!
The difference between fools and the wise is as stark as the difference between night and day... one needs God, on pushes God away!
The guidance given in the book of Proverbs in the Bible, is still fresh and relevant today as it was thousands of years ago! Check it out!
It takes great study and exposure to the truth to find a counterfeit in this life. The Bible's book of Proverbs is our "go to" guide.
Ain't nothin' better than rocking' on the front porch, sipping' on some sweet tea, listening to the wise things of life!
Progressive lenses vs. love's lense... both help us to see the world... however, one gets progressively darker the more it is exposed to the Light!
The things we say matter... they can bring life or death to a subject! When given the opportunity choose life affirming words over destructive words.
People can be observed from two different perspectives: the human perspective and from God's perspective.. both views reveal truth.. one is eternal, the other is temporal in nature!
God's word gives an encouraging promises of success to everyone who enhances their time management and organisation skills with Godly wisdom!
Reading, understanding and obeying God's word are necessary components of a troubleshooting process that keeps us spiritually healthy!
The Bible is a treasure trove of wisdom for every area of life! It's better than any bestseller! All we have to do is read and obey!
A person in right standing with God is easily spotted when we seek first the Kingdom of God
Welcome to the restaurant of life! There are two menus... please choose quickly because we do not know the day or time we will close for a heavenly reset!
Jesus says in John 14:16, He is the truth! As Christians, we choose what's right and wrong based on The Truth (Jesus) not on culture's whims.
The way of a fool is right in their own eyes, but they that listen and obey counsel are wise... Proverbs 12:15
Agents for sin use deception that is easily debunked when we apply the truth of God's word!
When we read the bible, let's read it as if these are words by a loving Father, who wants only the best for His kids!
Jesus is the wisdom of God... thus all the benefits of Godly wisdom are like hidden treasures in Jesus!
When we scan the bible like we would scan the field of a known treasure source, then we can discover Godly wisdom!
No matter how desperate things may seem, let's praise the Lord, because we know He makes all things work together for good to those who love Him!
Praising God is a natural response of gratitude and thanks for any life win! Why?... because we are insignificant and He deserves all the glory!
Our praise is a valuable commodity, both, to the stores where we shop and to God, our creator!
Nothing that happens on earth is worthy of our concern more than how to please The One who numbers and names the stars!
And down the stretch they come!... Let's put our full hope and trust in the one 'Sure Thing" in life... Jesus loves you and wants to see you in life's winner circle at the finish line!
Is trouble occupying our thoughts? Here's a better way: let's meditate instead on God's wonderful works and His glorious majesty!
Don't let the weight of this world's problems crush our spirit to the point our hearts grow numb!
Our prayers rise to God! He considers them to be like sweet smelling incense... pleasurable, and field by fire (passion)...
When verbal disagreements escalate, it's time to throw the whole matter to the Lord so we can keep our God-given mandate to love others as we love ourselves.
Turn our eyes upon Jesus! We can rely on His promises to those who humbly obey His word.
Acknowledging God as Creator of heaven and earth is tough because it means He care for us and we will be held accountable for our free will choices!
There's only two choices: build your family and society on God's ways or the world's ways.. Note: you can't do both! Straddling this fence will lead only to a life racked with pain!
When pride butts heads with pride there can be no peace... resolution comes only when both parties are humble enough to listen and consider all recommended solutions!
Our God has impeccable credentials, and is able to defeat the enemy of our souls at every turn... we can thus live free and humbly confident as His children!
Rely on the Light of the world (Jesus) to keep from stumbling in this world's present darkness!
Let's make this a day we choose to joyfully go to our local charging station (Church) to get this week's overflowing fill of love, joy, and peace!
When things look hopeless, who do you choose to trust? The One who created the universe, yourself, chance or no one?
God listens to and answers our prayers even when we find ourselves in troubling situations of our own making... Jesus is our merciful Saviour!
How would you like to be so overwhelmed by God's love, you spend every waking moment wanting to know Him more... not out of religious duty, but out of a sincere desire?!
Let's declare God's great works over the negative messages we get blasted with each day!
Have you noticed how the world's truth morphs anytime they want their values to change? God's Truth is as good now as it was in the beginning of time... come home to The Truth-- Jesus!
When surrounded by death, terror and suffering it's good to know our God listens and answers our humble cries for help!
Go's reward for full affection is His help and protect... unlike idols which are lifeless pieces of work that give us nothing of lasting value in return.
When God decides to make His presence known, it won't be in darkness, rather in daylight complete with earth shaking notices!
If God's family portrait were a jigsaw puzzle, do you know where you would fit in? Would you help others find their place? Or would you waste time fitting into the world's portrait?
Here's a real word of encouragement for those in love with God and to those considering a relationship with Him!
How to figure out how to shorten the distance between knowledge and experience when it comes to God's mighty power on display.
Whoever wants to be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God... God gives us His all... and expects the same from us, His children!
It does no good to activate a cone of silence to fight chaos... only by activating God's word do we get the victory!
When you choose to trust God, you can be sure He is willing to do what it takes to clear your path to ensure your victory--You are not alone!
Let's not let the world so easily distract us from what really matters... God's mercy and love!
Need a good boost of hope? The Bible's Old Testament is full of examples about how God has a history of coming through for His people, despite the most challenging circumstances!
God created earth to be self sufficient to a point... when we see His life support systems start to smoke, shudder, or erupt it's time to repent and ask for mercy!
God's benefits way outnumber the good we get when focusing on what the world has to offer!... including having access to a fountain of youth... in Psalm 103... check it out!
God's wrath is real... and it's not pleasant for the sinner who falls into the hands of an angry God!
Only when evil is purged from our lives can we then be filled with God's mercy, love and justice to the point our hearts burst forth in song!
With our hearts on fire for Jesus, time spent in His presence can be just as enjoyable as attending our favourite sport event and can be just as exciting!
We respect our God because of His power and authority while simultaneously loving Him for the personal relationship He pursues with us!
A life full of joy is all about choosing quality over shallowness and temporary pleasures...
Don't allow darkness to rule your life... choose to follow the light of the world... Jesus!
How to combat the enormously bad world news?... Start sharing every example of the greatness of our God and how He works today!
God gave each of us a joy generator! It's called praise and worship songs... all guaranteed to lift your spirits, no matter your circumstances!
We rely on God to do what He says He will do when it comes to taking revenge on those who do us harm!
When life seems shaky and uncertain, it's good to know our hope rests on The One who remains rock solid at all times!
Thoughts about God's goodness are enough to generate enough power in our lives to give us a boost when we start feeling drained!
If you are a follower of Christ and need motivation, read Psalm 90! I guarantee it will stoke you're fire of faith!
Life Is too short to try to hide a deceitful heart... our sin is clearly discovered by God's heart scanner!
If you are feeling weak and need someone to lean on, how about trusting in the One Who commands the roaring ocean waves to be still!
It is significant to note, Jesus will return a second time to the same place (Jerusalem) He Resurrected from the dead!
We can confidently walk with a sense of purpose only when we have faith our path is solid and sure!
Having a hard time staying motivated in life? Consider this: as believers, we get the chance to carry God's presence within us thanks to Holy Spirit! Now, that's some awesomeness!
A good battle plan is only effective if we have faith we can pull off the victory... fear has the ability to paralyze us to defeat!
Our God is very interested in seeing justice is served throughout our court system because judges' decisions can be earth shaking!
Shouting for joy and loud singing are two tools God gave us to help keep our faith front and centre on Him!
It would not take much for God to fix all that is wrong with America... but it starts with us, on a personal level, to be humble, repent and pray for God's favour to be restored!
Knowing our God is loving, compassionate and merciful gives us freedom to 'swing for the fences' every time we are faced with life's challenges!
The wonders of God are worth repeating so the generations to come will have Someone to put their hope in!
When we get down and out in life, choose to lock onto the star of all comebacks... Jesus!,
It's simple really.. A Godly nation can expect His protection... an ungodly nation can expect His wrath!
As future brides of Christ we use this time on earth preparing for the coming of our wedding to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
As we continue to see the ungodly reap their reward, we must remain humble and thankful for all the times God has pulled us, His children, through our own times of trouble!
God works amazing wonders throughout our lives... giving us the basis for hope in the future!
Like a good winch helps pull a Jeep out of off-road jams, our God is set to pull us out of any of life's difficulties.. we just need to engage our faith!
It doesn't take much movement forward on the part of our God to see our enemy go fleeing like a schoolyard bully who's met their match!
Don't fall for the trap of knowing about God over knowing Him! He values relationship over religion!
If we enjoy sinful thoughts, God's word tell us He will not hear us... if He doesn't hear us, He won't hear our prayers!
Psalm 65::9: God saturates the earth with water... over 1/2 of the U. S. is in a drought... sounds like God's favour is needed... so let's draw near to God and He will draw near to us!
People who spread lies are considered evil doers in the Word... their destiny is to be bought down in a very public way, using their own words!
If you need a motivating jolt and a reason to live your faith life with abandon... listen to this short message derived from Psalm 63!
Our God is the epitome of power! So, let's not trust in people and things who are clearly inferior!
Just like a child who skins their knee needs comfort from a parent, so too, we need comfort from our Father, God when we skin our hearts!
The alarms are sounding! We, as individuals and we, as a nation, must stop turning our backs on God.. rather, turn to Him and obey His ways.. the consequences... Life or death!
So, you're in the middle of a storm of trouble... try praising your way out and thanking God for the victory you are about to receive... after all He has the plan!
God is all starry-eyed when He thinks of His love for us... just like a bridegroom is for his bride on their wedding day.
Blindside hits often shake you to the core. However, when an attack comes from a friend, your core is broken. Solution: Turn to your Father God, for help.. He's undefeated!
It's time to develop an intimate relationship with the One Person you want to be with your in times of desperation... Jesus!
Fear not.. ask for more love to be poured out into our hearts by Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5) ... after all, perfect love casts out fear!
Jesus's name (brand) is above every other name, so don't go trusting in some cheap alternative!
True joy comes from a heart that is clean before God. Thanks to Jesus, we all can experience this joy as we claim Him as our Lord and Saviour!
Having the world's wisdom may get you temporary wealth on earth, but Godly wisdom nets riches that are eternal in nature!
We can have access to God's presence anytime, anywhere... thanks to Jesus sacrifice for us, we can enter in as much as we'd like!
Make no mistake.. God is King over all the earth! Our job, as a nation and as believers is to submit to His authority!
We have no clue how powerful and reliable our God wants to be for us until we get rid of our selfishness, self-centeredness, pride, unbelief and idolatry.
It's not rocket science, all God wants is for us to choose to lay down our will and submit to His will... Ask Jesus for help, as He did all the hard work to make it happen!
When doubt comes knocking', hopefully, you have stored enough faith memories to hold you over during the dark winters of your soul...!
When things around you turn negative, choose to focus on hoping in God and then wait expectantly for Him to come to the rescue!
Life, here on earth is temporary. Why waste time worrying about the unimportant? Rather, focus on the reason we were placed here to begin with: bringing as many souls as possible into God's kingdom with love!
Sometimes the hardest things in life are the simplest... like getting God's favour now requires us to: be still, wait patiently, and rest, worry free.
Consider it a joy, not religious duty, to stay connected to our charging source, God, through the power of the Holy Spirit and God's Word!
When things look bad because the enemy is too strong, rely on our God who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His people!
There is nothing better than experiencing God's goodness, which comes to us when we trust and depend solely on Him when things just stress us out!
It's appropriate to praise God with loud singing and excitement. After all, quality workmanship and truth ar scare commodities, and when found, they are to be celebrated!
Don't be satisfied in covering our sin... Jesus Christ's blood cleanses us from all our sin!
Before calling on God to help us, we need to have faith in His capabilities! Faith comes by hearing the Word of God!
God's power and glory are on full display in His Word! When we, His children, absorb this truth into our lives, it should be noticeable, we have our Father's eyes!
Fear is obliterated by love, whether it's on the snowboarding half pipe or when praying for the sick... perfect love casts out fear!
Spending time in God's presence nets a confident faith despite the dire circumstances surrounding you!
No matter how far you have strayed from Father God and His ways, it's never too late to come running home to His open arms!
There's a natural desire for us to want to seek a close relationship with our Creator! There's an equal desire from our realtor to be with us... our job is to be ready for His visit!
If you find yourself rudderless in this life, with no direction, let the Lord, Jesus be your shepherd... He wants only the best for you!
The anguish Jesus went through was only possible because of His fierce love for us and Father, God!
One of the greatest battlefield messages came not from General Patton, but from perhaps the greatest warrior ever-- David!
God's justice is not found in man's courtrooms... those in right standing are qualified and encouraged to bring cases against the enemy, wherever injustice is found!
Choosing to remain aware of God's presence is like choosing to flip on the lamp to light up our life.
God has a Home Owners Agreement to live in His presence... the one and only requirement is righteousness, which is attained by faith in Jesus to all who believe.
Those who choose to be out of God's network won't have access to this prescription... it is reserved for those who love God and depend on Him for life and life abundantly!
Can our love relationship with God survive a life storm or will we crumble into unbelief, anger, and despair?... Answer: it's the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him!
Don't try to fight off evil lies with more lies, even to advance good causes... instead, take the matter to God in the form of prayer!
Jesus tells those who love Him, "Though there be wars and rumours of wars, do not be troubled!"... why? Jesus is our protector!
Try reading God's Word--the Bible-- with the eyes of love and you will not only get a glimpse of how much God loves us... your heart will be transformed in all relationships!
Keep strong in your faith and fellowship with other believers.. this will develop a protective herd mentality, keeping you safe from harm.
It's just like God to take the weak things of this world to drive those who are strong and prideful to distraction!
Defuse the pressures of life by relying on God to be your compass and relying on Him to pay back evil in His timing!
True Love's first reaction hurt is not one of seeking blame, rather, humility as you declare your weakness and need of Father God's help.
Great artists use brushes and paint to create an image... a great psalmist uses words to do the same!
Who knew the answer to sweet sleep lies in a small 8-versed chapter of a book written hundreds of years ago!
You ain't all that and a bag of chips! When God give you favour, keep humble and resist the urge to feel, " I got it from here, Lord!"
If you want a blessed life, get into God's word daily and stay away from ungodly advice!
When we feel like God seems so far away, especially after times of closeness, we gotta ask the question, Who Moved?
God enforces His word... He waits for us to call on Him to do so... So let's use God's word to blow up any disturbances that attack our peace!
God's word is compared to a two-edged sword. It was meant to be alive and active, not some museum piece gathering dust on a coffee table!
You were born for such a time as this! God has your back as long as you put Him as your first and only...!
Do you want to get to know your future marriage partner (Jesus)? Proverbs gives us great insight!
A knowledgeable person has command of facts, a person of understanding can interpret the facts, a wise person applies this information into their everyday life.
So much wisdom and understanding to be had for those who choose to partake of the book of Proverbs in the bible.
If the film o this world's ways of thinking have clouded over your view of right and wrong, get some corrective lenses for your spiritual eyes!
Two-way communication is possible and essential when trying to connect with the One True Lover of your soul!!!
Let's get motivated to resolve to be the Son's, shine, here on earth as it is in heaven for 2022!
Reading and obeying God's word is a sure fire way to assist in flipping the switch to light anytime we are attacked by evil!
Deception comes in pretty packages, filled with evil leading to death! Choose life in Christ instead... leading to life and life abundantly!
If we want to see things from God's perspective, we gotta be motivated to receive His treasure trove of Wisdom!
The good that comes from valuing Godly Wisdom (unconditional love-based wisdom) overwhelms any reason we can possibly have to reject it!
As we allow God to transform our hearts to being love... we know this: we are not perfect, but we are humbly driven to allow correction when we fail!
Merry Christmas!... don't forget to open your gifts under God's Tree of Life: His wisdom!
The bond between a parent and child grows deepest as the parent teaches life skills to a child that wants to learn... God wants this for us as His children!
If we want to see things from God's perspective, we gotta be motivated to receive His treasure trove of Wisdom!
What better place to find wisdom than in a book authored by someone we personally love, respect and trust!
If you seem crushed by conflict, envy or anger, the culprit could be wisdom based in pride... solution: humble thyself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up!
If words live forever, what kind of legacy are you leaving behind... one of curses and hurt or healing and love?!
A heart monitor reveals the physical condition of your heart... Your words reveal the spiritual condition!
Let unconditional love fuel the good deeds we are so inspired and motivated to do... never allowing idleness or unfruitfulness to set in!
Don't waste time or effort on verbal skirmishes that lead only to strife and empty quarrels.
Paul, as Drill Instructor, prepares us as soldiers of Christ, to expect suffering as a natural byproduct of fighting the good fight of faith!
When we trust and obey God's word, our lives can then matchup to the image God tells us He wants to see!
Jesus gave us the formula to keep us well-rooted when our faith and loyalty will be tested.. to see if we have what it takes to stand in the midst of overwhelming pressure.
God's word: written in love for our good... resist any other perspective as it's source is from the enemy of our soul!
Just like all good training, Spiritual training is the most valuable... reaping not only rewards here in the present, but in our eternal life as well.
Trust Jesus to get you launchpad ready to blast-off on an adventure planned just for you, for such a time as this!
God is unconditional love. Therefore, the Kingdom of God is basically the Kingdom of unconditional love... this kingdom lives within those who believe!
Like the meat of a coconut, unconditional love may be hard to get to, but the struggle is worth the effort!
This Day of the Lord is closer than ever before! Those in Christ will be lifted up to join their Saviour, Jesus... those unbelievers, left behind, will not escape sudden destruction!
We are Jesus' trusted agents, authorised to use His name when conducting business here, on earth as it is in heave, on His behalf!
Alert! The world's views on life are slickly sandwiched in-between various moments of entertainment... a subtle, yet, deadly device designed to destroy faith in God's word!
Jesus was the original author of farewell tours as explained in the last two chapters of the Gospel according to John!
The good vs. evil process is vividly on display during Jesus violent death... but as we all know, Good would soon rise to victory!
Jesus wants us to know Father God sent Him on a rescue mission out of great love for us, His children... Results: Mission Accomplished!
Never fear! It's possible when we allow Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with God's love... it's the stuff that builds confidence that He will never leave us or forsake us!
There are two opposing life network carriers: One carrier (The World) give great reception here, but ends in eternal death... the other carrier (Jesus) gives quality reception plus eternal life! Connect to life!
Jesus left us with some powerful promises tied to our faith and obedience... if we truly believe, we can have victory over every challenge!
As The Master Teacher, Jesus appealed to all learning styles when teaching the importance of humility and love!
Life can get squishy sometimes...squishy thoughts, squishy beliefs, squishy resolve... but when following Christ we are on firm foundation!
Sheep are cool!... they know their shepherd's voice, they even know their own name, plus, they only follow their shepherd, not strangers!
The bible is like art... the piece never changes but thanks to the fires of life experiences, we grow to see the same expressions in a whole new light.
Jesus wasn't bashful... He even yelled to get the attention of those who could hear... those who wouldn't hear were left to die in their sins... same option is available for us, today!
Jesus never backed off explaining who God is and how close they worked together... no matter how offensive it seemed.. in fact, He would double-down with signs and wonders.
If you think the first coming of Jesus was disruptive... standby for His 2nd coming... it's gonna be a show-stopper!
Want a fresh mindset that is packed with power to get God's work done? Dump the world's ideas and ways of doing things and rely on Christ who strengthens us!
Just like a bridge needs maintenance to restore it's integrity, our lives require continuous development to look like Christ...
The benefits of Salvation in Christ is that we get eternal life in Heaven... that's why He is called Saviour! However, that's not all! We have so much more here, on earth, to gain when we make Jesus Christ our Lord!
This poem is inspired by the possibility of having unbroken fellowship with our God as He abides in us and we, in Him!
Don't limit yourself on how much love you can give.. after all it's not dependent on your ability.. it's only limited by God's wildest dreams!
Our thanks to God is so valuable! He treats it as an expensive currency from us to Him! His grace (favour) prompts us to give even more!
The search for true love is laid out as God 1st, Humans 2nd... This order is spelled out in the two commandments Jesus left with us..
We all know people who make excuses for rejecting God's salvation... Heck, we did it too!... these two poems reflect this struggle.
Make no mistake... God's wrath and God's love are both, part of His nature! Rebellion brings His wrath, obedience reaps His love!
Christ crucified: It's simple, yet complex to some. It defies the world's logic! It is life to those who believe!
Respecting authority and being kind to weak believers are two things that please our Father!
Did you ever feel like love was hard to experience or give?... maybe even as a Christian?.. This poem is dedicated to You!
This battle between flesh and spirit is rigged in our favour thanks to our helper.. Holy Spirit!
Our God is a hands-on God who earnestly wants to work in us, through us and with us to accomplish His will on earth, as it is in heaven!
Any mission with God is possible thanks to our access to amazing faith like that of our father Abraham!
Dust off that old coffee table bible gift, but be careful! It's full of explosive truth designed to take you on a God-sponsored love journey... you will not soon forget!
Wormhole-like prayer is able to connect our prayer with God's answers no matter where we are on earth...defying space and time!
Cataracts are capable of first dimming, then blinding the eyes if not removed... Hypocrisy does the same for the eyes of our hearts!
We can learn so much listening in on Jesus training sessions He held for the disciples in Matthew 16-18.
Jesus said Peter had little faith and some doubt… but guess what… Peter walked on water!
Jesus taught as one who had authority. He desires relationship born out of good order and discipline!
Jesus and His rescue squad of disciples were in full-force healing mode when they transformed a sick and dying community into one that was healthy, happy and full of hope!
While delayed gratification is a quality trait, as Christians we don't have to settle for long term rewards... there are pleasures to be had now, in following Christ!
In these days when help wanted signs abound, Jesus is also reaching out to those who find themselves bankrupt of hope!
Loving God and our neighbour are not just sloppy sentiments... they are commandments we are expected to obey as true believers.
John's epistles expand our knowledge of who Jesus is, thereby giving us more reasons to love Him!
We walk this life secure, as we have God's word to guide; Jesus to follow; His promises to inspire; our history to assure; God's nature within us; and God's peace to overcome evil!
To know God, we must understand His role as Father, Son and Holy Spirit as defined in Hebrews 10-13.
Discovering who God is and what He's like-- Hebrews chapters 1-9-- clue: He hates lifeless endeavours and disobedience... He loves us!
The book of Colossians in the Bible, explains how Jesus' sacrifice enables you to live your best life now!
The book of Ephesians in the bible and this 1980's tv series have a common theme of celebrating when a good plan comes together!
The next time a storm of trouble tries to attack, proclaim: In the name of Jesus, Peace! Be Still!... then watch and wait for the great calm...
Why not treat God-in-us as a 5-star guest rather than someone we just leave a light on for in some roadside motel?!
Of all the voices in our head to choose from, it is God's voice that has our best interests at heart!
While so many things in this life are fragile... God's unbroken love stands ready to fill you!
You don't have to worry about God breaking up with you! His love is undying and full of enough passion for you both!
God's unrelenting love is ever-advancing, never stagnate and full of mercy to meet us in our time of need!
C’mon let’s raise those hands as we enjoy life’s twists and turns… knowing our God has got us and His love drives out all fear!
Just like a first kiss must be experienced, so too, God's love must be experienced to be fully known!
We can rely on the examples of history's faith giants to trust in the Lord to give us victory over evil today!
Our God is a very hands-on God as shown when He comes alongside us in our pain to help... all the while assuring us He cares!
God is very merciful! But are we at the tipping point of His patience ending and His wrath beginning?! Now is the time for repentance, both as individuals and as a nation!
Hardening your heart to the things of God will cause you to not hear His notifications He sends us to help avoid sudden disaster!
There is a life available to all who obey God's word: full of peace, love, no worry, fully confident no problem can keep us down!
Prayer tied to unselfish desire accomplishes much... especially when it seeks to clear away hinderances that block the spreading of the Gospel of Christ!
Don't fear about praying for healing! Acts 4:30 confirms it's the Lord's hand that heals! We just need to ask in faith with no doubt God will do what He says He will do!
Get out of the darkness of compromising God's core values or else we have nothing left to lean on when this dark world collapses !
God is not just some 'out there being'! He desires a close relationship with us and is waiting for us to move first!
God's love can be found in a variety of places throughout the earth and throughout your life... just need to be willing to see through the lenses of faith undisturbed by sin.
Benefits of salvation here on earth? We are never alone, we are able to live as God's children, here on earth and others get a chance to see God's love in action.
Doing religious things without love is worthless! God wants these works to flow out of our love for Him and our neighbour.
Wouldn't our world be a great place if we, God's kids, followed our Father's lead in practicing compassion and mercy.. motivated by Love?!
God's love inspired the Psalmists to describe how it made them feel. This poem comes from those comments.
God's Operating System is based on love, while the World's Operating System is based on fear.
A bolt of kindness has the ability to light up the dark worlds of those who are lost and dying!
We all need to measure our love levels to see if we are in need of God's love ventilator (Holy Spirit) as our life support!
Those who love God get special access t enemy-defeating strength and strategies in every area of life!
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You are what you eat... When you feed your Spirit the things of God, you reap eternal rewards... If you feed on the things of this world, you reap a pathway that leads to God's wrath!
Replace the old losing nature with championship thoughts, ideas from your Creator's ways of doing things!
God's love, poured out in our hearts by Holy Spirit, enables us to display the Beatitudes Jesus talks about in His Sermon on the Mount.
As Christians we have read the end of the book (bible) and God wins! We can live without fear or worry about the outcome of any temporary setback because we know we get to spend eternal life in heaven!
What is God like? Just look at His resume' (the bible) and you will discover who He is and who He can become for you!
God's comfort to us instills in us the ability to confront and overcome the flames of trouble!
Like a thermal imaging device, when we see through love and listen, we are able to get to the truth behind the walls of the heart!
Your creator stands ready to help! After all, He alone, is faithful and worthy of your trust!
God promises never to hold our sins against us, all we need to do is wholeheartedly believe that Jesus paid our price with His blood and receive His promise!
Don't let your eternal destiny sink into the abyss of hate filled arguments over temporary issues!
God wants to hold your hand. Only pride, self-centeredness, and selfishness keep us from accepting.
Wrath and anger are the fruit of trusting in people, whereas, blessings are the fruit of trusting in God!
Despite the darkness that surrounds, the light inside you from Jesus is enough to ensure the victory!
Who better to be our mentor than Jesus?! After all He has the perfect treats needed to do the job: He's a motivator, He has wisdom and understanding to share, and He has our best interests at heart.
Don't wait until it storms to ensure your inner meeting place with God is sound. Also, make sure the path is well worn... able to be found, even in darkness!
The Apostle, Paul, teaches us how to find beauty in our day despite the ugliness going on around us!
Don't let the world's shiny distractions keep us from the tunnel vision needed to see God's love in action!
The world's system runs on works, while the Kingdom of God, here on earth runs on Grace!
Are you desperate? Overwhelmed? About to give up? Do what David, the warrior, did in that same situation!
Your life is critical to the proper functioning of the world God has created. Don't listen to the lies that say something different.
You may know about God, but without understanding Him and how His Kingdom works here on earth, you can be left helpless!
Inspired by John 8:32: "Then, you will know the truth and the truth will set you free".
Father, God desires us to find the time and place just to be alone with Him...He calls it Our Resting Place...
The Lord purifies our hearts when we submit to the refining process! He stops when He sees His reflection in us!
What a person is really like lies inside their heart. It takes a good listener to draw it out.
Lean on the Lord during your tough times of life so that the joy of the Lord will be your strength!
Forgiveness is a free gift from God and He wants us to give it away at every opportunity!
God loved David because of his wholehearted devotion. It should be a source of strength for us when confronted by evil.
Let's not keep Father, God waiting like we keep Him waiting when He calls us to come close!
Wouldn't it be great to push a life reboot button after each nightly news viewing?! God has given us the ability to reboot our personal lives!
God wants to fill any vacancies in your heart with His presence. Won't you allow Him to come and dwell with you?!
God's commandments are loving boundaries set up to protect His children from enemy predators.
As a child of God, you inherited many of your Father's attributes including creativity. Use God's word, combined with faith to bring this trait alive!
Where is your time better spent, pleasing people or pleasing Father, God, who loves you unconditionally?
Be careful of what you allow yourself to dwell on, as these thoughts have the power to hold the kind of life you will lead!
Psalm 139 (Passion Translation) tells us just how interested our God is in our lives and in our journey.
Achieving great things with God begins with a humble heart totally focused on going after God's love...just like David!
Pain and freedom are inseparable. God is there to help us through! This poem encourages us to see through the pain and take hold of God's strength, just like those who came before us...
Don't bother worrying about problems in society. They are temporary at best. Rather, be concerned about the root cause of evil...loving sin, more than loving God!
If you are a planner by nature you know today marks the middle of the year. It's a time for taking stock of your progress.. don't forget to take your spiritual life into consideration! Are you satisfied with your growth or do you need to adjust?
Developing a healthy fear of the Lord has life-giving benefits unlike the toxic effects of consuming information from 24-hour news stations in the business of generating fear with possible toxic side effects.
The healthy fear of the Lord moves us to trust our Father to the point we don't want to disappoint Him... in fact, we diligently search for ways to please Him... not because of religion, but out of love Him, His Word, and His ways.
Don't let evil entice you to anger! People are to be loved separate from their opinions!
God has done so many great things for us throughout the history of the world and our own lives, yet, it is very easily forgotten! What is the solution?
Just like a newborn child inspires change to new parents, Jesus inspires change in His newborn believers!
Don't give into the way the world sees things, rather, see things through God's perspective... it's way more encouraging!
Prepare to come to church expecting an interactive experience as you both listen to God's word and praise Him wholeheartedly with other members of the church body!
God's word in the form of Praise and Worship music is like spiritual Narcan that goes straight to the heart... offering immediate relief to the depressed soul.
When the puzzle of life seems in disarray, relax, lean back and trust our Creator.. He has a plan and thoughts higher than us!
We are all infected with the SIN VIRUS. Jesus paid our ransom to set us free. All we need to do is accept the terms of agreement!
What is your motivation to obey Jesus command to love the Lord, our God with all our hearts, mind, soul and strength?
Despite the hectic environment we find ourselves, there is one thing that remains constant: God Loves us!
Open book tests are used in education to help students answer questions to the best of their ability. Christians who thirst for truth have not only an open book for their life test, they also have access to the author, which helps give even more clarity to questions they may have.
The words we pay attention to can influence our lives. Just like we are what we eat, we are what we listen to....God's word explains....
Like a future groom on his knee in front of his future bride, Jesus humbled Himself on the cross in front of everyone and asks, "Will you be my bride?"... What say you?!
Don't let pride keep you from experiencing God's unconditional love and opportunity for an intimate relationship.
God's word is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom that must be mined with an open heart and desire for truth!
This world can seem very lonely, but be encouraged! With God, you will never walk alone!
Don't believe the doubt about you. Jesus loves you and God has a plan for your life!
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Don't let the complexities of life get you down. The simple Words of the scriptures are full of wisdom of how to navigate these often confusing waters.
Don't let regret fill you with the fear of "What if's". Fear is overcome by Love. Holy Spirit pours out God's love in our hearts...just ask to be filled!
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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://seniorpawpaw.wordpress.com/2021/06/02/what-if/
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God's word tells us love grows cold as lawlessness increases. As believers, we have the option to use God's love which enables us to not only avoid this trap ourselves, but to inspire others to resist the desire to give in to the reckless urges that accompany this lifestyle.
God's love goes way beyond the shallow, impulsive, imaginations of human self-based love. The unconditional love God offers, while not cheap...is free for the asking..
Despite the conflict in today's world, a bright light shines in the darkness in the form of God's true church, the unified body of Christ!
Father God assures us throughout the scriptures He will never leave us or forsake us, He will be with us always, and it makes Him happy for us to diligently seek Him.
Like any great teacher at the end of the school year, Jesus gathered and addressed His students at the Last Supper to give them words of encouragement and hope for the future.
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