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Are You Thirsty For the More Of Jesus?
When you really get thirsty, nothing can quench your thirst like water. You can drink all the beverages you want, but sooner or later, to really quench your thirst you need water. That’s no surprise because the average adult human body is about 60% water not beverages, so obviously weEnduring The Best Of Times In the Midst Of The Worst Of Times
In the novel “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens, comes the famous quote: “It was the best of times and the worst of times.” The two cities referred to were London and Paris during the turmoil of the French revolution. It is said: “It was the age ofPassing the Preliminary Hearing Before Judgment Day
We should all be preparing for the Judgment of the Great White throne. We have a loving Father God, that loves all of us and has made it possible that we all can receive Eternal Life. He has prepared mansions in glory for us. But everyone will not receive theThe Spirit of Betrayal
No one looks forward to being betrayed. Yet, there is a spirit of betrayal that will confront all of us at one time in our lives. I John 4:1 says: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are goneCOVID VS COVERING
In our world today there are two competing opponents in the ring of life. One is trying to defeat you with respiratory illness by taking your breath, while the other is trying to cover you to maintain your breath. The 2 opponents are called Covid 19 and Covering! Covid asJust Because You Can’t See the Danger Ahead, Don’t Disregard Signs!
Have you ever been driving along the highway or road and all of a sudden you see a sign that says danger ahead, or accident ahead, or maybe construction ahead that warns you of impending danger? Although the danger may be 10 or 15 miles ahead and you can’t seeDon’t Be Distracted – Stay Calm!
With all that is going on in our world today, we certainly need some calmness. Life’s ups and downs, along with personal issues, unemployment, COVID 19, church concerns, etc. can cause us to be overwhelmed at times. But, we should not allow fear to inundate our lives and distract usConflicts With God And Children
People love their children! If you ever want to get on the wrong side of a person, mess with their children. Some parents can see the wrong in another child a mile away but can’t see the wrong in their own child sitting on their lap. Adult friendships have brokenThe Essentials Of Grace And The Nonessential Works, Are You Sure?
The buzz word during this COVID 19 period is, what is considered essential and nonessential concerning businesses that will be allowed to operate at this time. Essential is defined as: “absolutely necessary; extremely important. Nonessential on the other hand is defined as: “not absolutely necessary. The government makes the decisionKeeping It Simple But Necessary!
Many times in life, we often disregard the simple things in life, looking into more complicated things searching for solutions. But, if we would learn to appreciate these simple things, they could become so vital to our needs. We can spend hours, days, weeks, and even months trying to impressThe Benefits Of Wisdom
Everyone enjoys benefits because it is something extra to what you are receiving. When it comes to employment, a benefit is said to be “any additional advantage an employee receives from his or her employer.” Benefits go beyond the wage and include items such as vacation time, health insurance, pensions,Seeking A Light Of Hope In The Midst Of Darkness
I started my walk on a sunny day Enjoying the beauty with no concern of trouble in the way My plans and ambitions were oh so lofty With confidence to defeat anything that appeared as softy It was well with all my family and friend But I had no idea that this would all soonWhat Is Greatest? God Loving You or You Loving God
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many times, we put much emphasis on how much God loves us, but little emphasis is regarded on how much we love God. One of the first scriptures we memorize or stand on regarding God’s love towards us is St John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that HeWe Hear What Man Is Saying, But What Is God Saying?
In times like these, we need a Word from the Lord like never before. Proverbs 25:11 says: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” So, we don’t need “any word” but “a word fitly spoken” that comes from the Lord. We should always acknowledgeThe GPS That Leads To The Knowledge Of GPD
Most of us frequently use GPS to navigate in our travels whether local or across the world. GPS stands for global positioning system; “an accurate worldwide navigational and surveying facility based on the reception of signals from an array of orbiting satellites.” When we are in familiar territory, we areSpecial Christmas Delivery
Children are often told to ask Santa what they want for Christmas and he will deliver all their desires and gifts on Christmas day. Even though this is not true, it still gives the child hope and glad expectations for Christmas Day. The point of Christmas for that child isHave You Become the Prodigal Son or the Older Son?
In Luke Chapter 15, Jesus gives the parables of 3 lost things that can be very dear to a person. He speaks of the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost Son. These parables reflect the love God has in preserving the saints as well asWon’t He Do It? His Mercy Endureth Forever!
Isn’t it good to know God’s mercy is everlasting? So, whatever diverse situations we may fall in, if we seek Him: “Won’t He do it” for us? As we look at the account of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19, we find out that our past situations does not dictateJust Because You Can Do It, Does Not Mean You Should!
There may be a lot of things in life you can do but it may not be wise to do them. The Apostle Paul said in I Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I willMaking A Stand When Everything Around You Seems To Be Falling!
When I was younger, My Mother would often sing this song: “So many falling by the wayside. Lord, help me to stand! I don’t want to be lost when Jesus comes…” I wonder how many Christians are sincerely standing for Christ even when it seems everything around them is falling