After the death of Joshua and his generation, “...there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD or the work that he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10) The fruit of ignorance is found in the verses that follow. “…the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the... Continue Reading →
Lessons I have learned in life…
14 practical lessons I have learned in life that may aid another in caring for their own emotional and mental health. #1 Bottling up your feelings and consistently trying to please others will leave you emotionally and physically exhausted. #2 Trying to build a bridge of peace when another does not desire peace will never... Continue Reading →
“Preach the message I tell you…” “Diminish not a word.”
Regarding the city of Nineveh, GOD charged Jonah, “preach to it the message that I tell you...” (Jonah 3:2) GOD instructed Jeremiah: “...Stand in the court of the LORD'S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD'S house, ALL THE WORDS THAT I COMMAND THEE TO SPEAK... Continue Reading →
Be sure the inside is clean
"Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but your inward part is full of greed and wickedness.” Luke 11:39 Many of the Pharisees were careful to maintain an outward appearance that suggested moral and religious cleanliness. Yet, their hearts were full of greed and wickedness, making them hypocrites. What could... Continue Reading →
“Abide Satisfied”
“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it (the fear of the LORD) shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.” NKJV... Continue Reading →
How excited are we to share the Gospel?
On October 21st 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar the British fleet led by Horatio Nelson defeated the combined forces of Spain and France. This was significant because had the British fleet been defeated it would have cleared the way at this time for a Napoleon led British invasion. A young naval lieutenant was chosen... Continue Reading →
Christ Is A Better Contract
As children of GOD, we can be confident that in Christ, we have assurance of our soul’s safe keeping. There is no peace found in a relationship where the one to whom we have entrusted our most valuable possession, that being our soul, is ready and willing to discard or cast it into the fires... Continue Reading →
Fear and Assurance
Assurance for the child of GOD is essential to live in peace and joy. Living in fear can be a great help or hindrance depending on our perspective. If, by living in fear, we mean, we live based on our reverence for GOD, that is certainly beneficial. However, if we are influenced by fearfulness in... Continue Reading →
“Be of Good Cheer”
In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul found himself aboard a ship in what scripture calls, a tempestuous storm. Amid this storm, a time came when Paul and the other passengers had seen neither sun nor stars for many days. Luke writes, “…all hope that we would be saved was finally given up.” Acts 27:20 From... Continue Reading →
GOD said… and it was so!!!
In Genesis 1, the words “GOD said…” are used 10 times regarding the creation of this world. Vs. 3, 6, 9, 11, 14,15, 20, 24, 26, 29. The fact that GOD spoke, and things came into being expresses the profound nature of His word. When our finite minds begin to consider the complexities of the... Continue Reading →
