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If You Are Looking To Be Blessed, It Is Time To Put Your Trust In The Lord
Jeremiah 17:7 NLT“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. What do you think of when you think of the word blessed? By definition, blessed means to be “made holy” or “consecrated.” “Consecrated” means “having been made or declared sacred.” “Sacred” means “connected to God.” […]
Our Greatest Spiritual Growth Will Come From Our Challenges With Others
Hebrews 10:24-25 NLTLet us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. As a Christian, living in other people’s presence is an […]
When Our Focus Is On Our Contribution To The Kingdom of God, He “Will Give You Everything You Need”
Matthew 6:33 NLTSeek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. WOW… what a couple of months we’ve had. The Covid-19 virus swept through and turned the world upside down. We’ve been told to stay in place, wear masks in public places (I’m still creeped […]
You Are Not Too Far Gone That God’s Grace Can’t Reach You, You Are In Good Company
Acts 22:3-5 NLTThen Paul said, “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, and I was brought up and educated here in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. As his student, I was carefully trained in our Jewish laws and customs. I became very zealous to honor God in everything I did, just like all […]
What Is Your Mission? It Should Be To Hear These Sweet Words When It Is All Over…
Matthew 25:21 NLT“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’ Do you have a personal mission statement? Our Pastor, several months back, spent a weekend preaching on the […]
There Is A Source Of Information That Should Direct Your Heart In Every Way, Are You Connected To It?
Psalm 119:2 NLTJoyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. If there is one chapter in the Bible for me that brings me great joy, and along with great conviction at the same time, it would be Psalm 119. “Joyful are those who obey the laws and search […]
Where We Put Our Treasure Is Where We Put Our Heart, Is That In Things That Will Last Forever?
Luke 12:13-21 NLTThen someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” […]
The Way We Look At Others Will Be The Way Our Heavenly Father Looks At Us
Romans 14:10-13 NLTSo why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the LORD, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’” Yes, […]
Embrace The Challenges That You Face, Turn To God And Persevere!
James 5:7-9 NLTDear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. […]
What Is The Burning Desire Of Your Heart? Is It To Know Jesus Christ More?
1 John 2:26-27 NLTI am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he […]
If You Want to Speak with Authority, Here’s How
1 Peter 1:13-15 NLTSo prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. […]