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What Do You Do With Those Who Do Not Respond To Your Calling Them To Faith In Jesus? The Answer May Suprise You!

Acts 17:32-34 NLTWhen they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and […]

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Why Is The Longest Book In The Bible Found Almost Directly In The Middle Of The Bible? And Why Is Its Subject Matter So Important To Your Spiritual Health?

Psalm 119:73-74 NLTYou made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, and this chapter reflects on every human emotion […]

'Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. ' Psalms 143:8

“Most Important Of All, Continue To Show Deep Love For Each Other, For Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins”

Luke 6:37 NLT“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. For the Christian, when we have put ourselves in a position of condemning or judging others for what they have done, in such a […]

'Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.' Psalms 139:23-24

Why Do We Strive Against Each Other? Is What We Need More Important Than The Other Person?

Matthew 18:21-22 NLTThen Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! So I’m in the grocery store this morning, and I go up to the meat counter looking for a cut of meat that […]

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The Battle Is Waging! Who Do You Think The Enemy Is?

Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. In my lifetime, this is the most divided society that I have ever experienced. People are saying that in the […]

December 7

How Do You Handle Difficult People? Jesus Has A Better Way

2 Timothy 2:23-26 NLTAgain I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, […]

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Let God’s Word Fill Your Mind, Heart, And Soul. And Your Actions Will Follow!

Colossians 3:16 NLTLet the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. **SPECIAL NOTE: I have been sharing my thoughts on scripture pretty regularly over the past three months, mainly […]

'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ' 1 John 1:9

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.” […]