Jan
Are You A Resilient Person?
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us,and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 I heard a “spot-on” sermon the last Sunday…
Jan
Tolerance and Perseverance
For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36 Most of us have a bucket list; those things that we want to experience or accomplish during our lifetime. Praise God—He is blessing me to check some things…
Dec
For Unto Us A Child is Born
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas Enjoy the Season
Dec
Jesus the Reason…
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 We hear the exclamation, “Happy Holidays” a lot during this time of the year! And for some this is what this season represents; just a…
Dec
A Life Well Lived
Our worship school graduates love to minister the song “Well Done” by Tye Tribbett & G. A. Tye begins this song by saying, “ I want to hear “Well Done.” Then he asks if anyone else wants to hear those words. In my mind, these words are the most profound words…
Nov
When It’s Your Time…You Can’t Help But Win!
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 The above title is a faithful saying and was inspired by the movie Creed 2. The holiday season…
Nov
In All Things…Give Thanks
“Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; and Your thoughts toward us cannot be recounted to You in order; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” Psalm 40:5 There is an old hymn by Johnson Oatman,…
Nov
Let’s Enter Into His Rest!
Many of us are so busy doing for the Lord, we don’t take the proper time to rest in the Lord. Recently, we were admonished to “Be Still.” Meditation is a means of being still. I am not referring to a New Age practice, but a command found in both…
Nov
Take Comfort in the Word
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 When the sons of Korah penned this portion of the Psalter, I am sure they had no idea that it would bless the spirit of man…
Oct
Don’t Forget the Benefits
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…”Psalm 103:1-2. As children of God, we are endowed with benefits far beyond anything our earthly employers could offer. Our heavenly Father has…
Oct
The High Cost of Promotion
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 Promotion is desirable; however, there is a high cost of obtaining it. Yes, all of us can advance…
Oct
If You Have the Right Mindset, You Can Make It Happen!
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV) Thinking is efficacious. Thoughts that we conceive in our mind drive our actions according to Proverbs 23:7. We become what we think, or we act upon that which we produce in our heads. God makes this point…
