Testimony

PSA.23.6_NIV

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 […]

'By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” ' John 13:35

Can You Forgive Others Like This?

Acts 7:55 NLTBut Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Several areas in the Bible bring me to tears every time I read it. This chapter is one of those chapters. Stephen […]

PRO.21.2_NLT

Is Your Heart Prepared To Give Your Account To The Lord?

Romans 14:12-13 NLTYes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. First of all, I ask for your forgiveness in advance. This will be a rant today. I […]

MAT.7.7_NIV

There Is Only One Law That When Followed Will Fulfill ALL Other Laws

Matthew 22:36-40 NLT“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and […]

ISA.54.10_NIV

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 […]

JHN.5.14_NIV

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 […]