Romans 8:25-28 Amplified Bible (AMP) 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure. Our Victory in Christ 26 In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer […]
Behaving Stupidly
Satan had it. Israel had it. Uzziah had it. Peter warned against it. Arrogance and pride. So easy to see in others. So difficult to see in myself: pride in one’s self It seems to be one of those sins “that goes before you…” announcing itself to others (before you even arrive!). […]
Statement of Faith
The statement of faith to which we subscribe: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God. We believe the Triune Godhead exists in One Eternal, Transcendent, Omnipotent, personal God, manifested in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The substitutionary and redemptive sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ […]
Hope in Christ
Imagine a personal friend so close he is available instantly. Anytime anywhere he will help you with anything on your mind. What if this “instantaneous friend” has a continuous presence in you, a connection inside you, to understand you? Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear […]
The model said “sorry mom”
I was drawn to this Fox News item (7/26/2019), Sports Illustrated model Haley Kalil says ‘sorry mom’ after dancing to tune containing ‘bad word’. The model said “sorry mom”. She was “sorry” because a “bad word” was in a song she danced to. I wondered, What is her faith background? How did she arrive to […]
Is Jesus Savior no more?
It appears that, for the majority in the USA, Jesus is Savior no more. Even though the Supreme Court ruled against taking down the cross, citizens continue to remove Christ from their view (Referenced in South Carolina city news article on 7/25/2019.) In the midst of all this public discord, we need to be Christians […]
Blessed are the peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 New International Version (NIV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Jesus said this in His now famous Sermon on the Mount In the Amplified Bible (AMP) version: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for […]
Who is this Jesus?
John, the disciple of Jesus, wrote (Revelation 1 NASB). 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.“ *Text (verses 1-8) is provided below this article. *I recommend reading this passage also in the AMP version. As […]
My best day here
“Now” is good – so immediate… so absorbing. Demands so much attention. I practice being here – now. That’s good. Heaven is so…”later”, so not-pressing, so very “out of sight – out of mind”, so abstract. I am here now, but I want to be more aware of where I am going when I die. […]
Ready to lose it?
Are you ready to lose your soul today – forever? Or are you ready to meet your Maker? Is your account with Him balanced? Hebrews 9:27 …it is appointed and destined for all men to die once and after this [comes certain] judgment We all have “an account” with God. And it starts out in […]
The Hand of God
“…because the hand of the Lord his God was upon him.” – Ezra 7:6 We, the human race, are not alone, spinning around a planet in some far-off galaxy in a universe devoid of it’s Creator. Creator God continues His work in all of us. It behooves those of us who follow Him to get […]
God is available to all
God actually hears us. He answers us when we pray. He cared enough to come to earth. He cared enough to die on Calvary’s cross for us, so why would we doubt that He cares enough to answer our expressed need? Do not fear – God will hear. It always amazes me that God even […]
Your Thinking or God’s Word?
Vain, puffed up minds vs. God’s clear Word The sin of Eve. Eve believed the tricky, deceptive words of the Serpent, rather than the clearly expressed Word of God about the tree. Eve chose to believe Satan’s lie – rather than choosing to believe the truth of God’s instructions. The Serpent said, “Did God really […]
Extreme to the nth degree
God is holy – to the nth degree Our God reveals Himself in the Bible to be extreme to the nth degree. That is to say: perfectly, absolutely, extremely, totally, unconditionally … – https://www.dictionary.com/browse/to-the-nth-degree He is many many things, but lets just look at His love and His holiness. Our loving Father God is so […]
Repentance in the Bible
The meaning of true “repentance”… The Lord God of the Old Testament always demanded true repentance, and He never changes. The same is true in the New Testament. Are you following this God? Or have you fallen for a different god of a different gospel? Are you expecting God to change His ways, or are […]
Legitimate irritability
Legitimate irritability. Ever see any yourself? Ever catch some from somebody – irritability? Do you legitimize your irritable ways? Recognize it in yourself? …that change of inflection revealing your irritability? You snap out a word. If you really go with it (the irritable feeling), you get stern, your voice rises, louder. Remember as a kid, […]
About Praying
…a series about prayer: Praying to God Before a good cup a’ Joe (Me – getting up another day, praying…) The well-guarded soul (There is nothing automatic in my soul…. My will always comes into play multiple times every hour.) How Prayer Works (The beginning of prayer is the purifying of our spirit) Jesus Knows […]
Self-talk prayer
An excerpt from: Jesus Knows Your Thoughts Self-talk can be God-talk. All that self-talk we all engage our minds in throughout the day? We can direct it to conversations with God. That is just so totally awesome! Speaking to God silently inside your mind: God-Talk… praying to God without voicing it It’s healthier than just […]
Pray like Jesus prayed
The prayer of Jesus is famous all over the world. He teaches us how to pray. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, saying: 9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this […]
Is your light actually darkness?
Jesus said this about light and darkness, what is good and what is bad: (Luke 11:33-36) 33 “No one lights a lamp and then puts it in a cellar nor under a basket [hiding the light], but [instead it is put] on the lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 The eye […]
Misunderstanding God
For some strange reason I am constantly amazed by the confident bravado of unrepentant so-called “Christians”. But, why am I surprised? “Unrepentant” is bold rebellion, vain conceit, and un-bowing willfulness. I don’t think many are “misunderstanding God”. They are merely choosing to follow another god. Won’t that be a horrible day, to beam up and […]
Measuring Your Net Worth
…be careful how you build on Jesus, our foundation How do you prepare your wealth to survive a disaster? Where are you safeguarding your wealth? Do you put your wealth into “wood, hay, straw” type of quality? Well that won’t work. That “treasure” will get all burned up! You’ll end up with nothing in the […]
I Look Oh My God
…a prayer of praise to God I look at an orchid, a rose, the tropical fish, lush jungles and forests, men, women and children and I say, “Oh my God such beauty can only be from You. It is good what you have done. I look at the skies and the stars and the universes […]
Not by strength – by God!
-excerpt from the article What God Did for Man (February 19, 2018) Become un-saved again for any reason? So, if God already forgave me in that moment in time — is He or any power going to un-forgive me for any reason? So, if the condemnation of God over me was already removed […]
Getting Right With God
-excerpt from the article What God Did for Man (February 19, 2018) What happens if/when I finally reconcile with God? When I reconcile with God everything changes! Instant Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 Condemnation Voided Romans 8:1 Legally Declared Perfect Colossians 3:3 Promised Eternal Life John 3:16 His Forever Child – Now 1 John 5:13 Eternity […]
Why worry? Trust God.
Jesus taught us how to have perfect peace in the midst of stress and troubles. Don’t we all want perfect peace in our inner soul? If we worry and fret over many things – it is because we try to live focused on God AND …some other “master”. “You cannot serve God and wealth [m […]
God Is Asking You To Repent
So, here we are on earth, living. If you are reading this — you’re not dead yet! And God is asking you to repent. God is saying – repent now, before it’s too late to repent. What are you saying back to God? Let’s look at repentance. What is repentance? Why should I repent? How […]
There is a place
When this life is over, and we’ve lived it all for self, we’ll have nothing in eternity – but self, and self, that’s all: no good, no joy, no love – no pleasantness again. For God is good; God is joy; God is love. God is why pleasantness exists. If all we have is self, […]
Puny humans
…quotes about mere puny mud-men and women of clay – us. – From The Damning God “What God thinks. God has spoken to man – through the Bible. And He is the One that made it all happen. Doesn’t that sort of trump us all? Shouldn’t the Truths of God take precedence over whatever it is […]
1 John 5:9-13
1 John 5:9-13 9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. 10 The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a […]
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