Testimony

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How Do You Respond When The Snake Bites Will Stand As A Testimony To Those Around You, Will It Glorify God?

Acts 28:3-6 NLTAs Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit him on the hand. The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice […]

November 10

Let Your Faith Be Undeniable In The Face Of Undesirable Circumstances

Matthew 15:21-23 NLTThen Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” But Jesus gave her no reply, not even […]

'Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.' Colossians 3:16

When We Swing From Needing To Be Served To Selflessly Serving Others, God Shows Up

Colossians 4:2-6 NLTDevote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Live wisely […]

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We Are Made To Encourage And To Be Encouraged. What Do You Need More Of?

Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Am I balanced with regards to my spiritual needs? Am I steeped in my problems, or do I experience deep hope in the power of my Lord? I love this verse! In […]

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“We Achieve Victory Through Our Faith!”

1 John 5:1-5 NLTEveryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every […]

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What Promise Are Your Building Your Life Upon? There Is Only One Promise That Matters!

2 Peter 3:9-10 NLTThe Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass […]

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Are You Suffering From Poor Results In Your Life? It May Be Time To Check Your Thoughts

Luke 11:3 NLTGive us each day the food we need, *Special Note: I wrote this at the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic, for reference to my thinking. Where is my faith? Have I been out in the stores stocking up just in case? God’s people have faced many situations where food was scarce, but God […]

' Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. ' Matthew 5:8

You Can Be The Blessing That Someone Else Needs, Be There For Them

Luke 11:2 NLTJesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. As a follower of Jesus Christ, my hope should be for His return. If my desire is for this life to drag on because I like what this world offers, my heart is […]

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Does Your Faith Allow You To Stand Firm In The Face Of Difficulty?

Acts 23:1-10 NLTGazing intently at the high council, Paul began: “Brothers, I have always lived before God with a clear conscience!” Instantly Ananias the high priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him on the mouth. But Paul said to him, “God will slap you, you corrupt hypocrite! What kind of judge are you […]