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Restoration for Our Families

We are greatly blessed and deeply loved by our Father in heaven. What a privilege it is to call God our Father! He sent His Son to redeem us from sin and death. All who believe in Him are adopted into an amazing, loving family. God loves us so much that He provided a way to bring reconciliation in our families. When we have broken relationships, He instructs us to walk in love and pursue peace....

Turn to the Son

Did you ever notice how flowers turn their beautiful faces toward the sun? As the sun moves its position during the day, the flowers naturally move to get the most light. We must keep our faces turned toward God’s Son who is the source of life and all blessings. Jesus said, “My Light will shine out for you… walk in it while you can… If you walk in the darkness, you cannot see where you are goin...

God's Surpassing Greatness

People make many decisions every day and some of them are life-changing ones. If we want to stay on the right path God has for our lives, we must learn how to hear His voice. The Living Word always speaks the truth, but we must be still and listen. The Holy Spirit instructs those who are searching for truth. The Truth, Jesus, is not subject to our natural mind and human reasoning. Wisdom tells ...

Seeds of Hope, Seeds of Doubt

The Church has been under attack from the beginning as is evident in the book of Acts. The early church had tremendous growth as many confessed their faith in the Messiah. At the same time the devil attacked the saints, and they suffered great persecution. One tactic the devil uses against believers is to plant wrong thoughts in their minds. He lies to see if he can derail our faith in God and ...

The Lords Plans Stand Firm

The world is going through some rapid and unexpected changes. This causes some people to be anxious and others become dismayed. Scripture tells us to seek God’s kingdom first, not second or third or when it is convenient for us. When the world seems chaotic and undependable, God is still our rock. Therefore, do what is right in God’s eyes for He is watching and waiting. From His heavenly throne...

Walk Toward the Light

Does it seem like things have become less bright this year and shadows have snuck up on your life as the challenges of this pandemic tried to overtake the joy of life? Clouds make shadows on the ground. When clouds cover the sky and darken the sun, it is a sign that rain is about to come. That sweet rain is a blessing that makes the ground fertile. The sky will grow dark for a while as the down...

The Season of Thanksgiving

This is a season of change, a season of love and of supernatural blessing. The more evil that rears its ugly head in our world, the more God’s light and glory will shine in the darkness. The harvest is coming in around the world, in every nation. The laborers are out in the fields working day and night. We must pray for the missionaries who devote their lives to helping others and sharing the G...

You Are Not Alone

The world is in a season of shaking and uncertainty. Many people have received unexpected, and often unwelcome, news; it is truly a year of changes. Yet in all the personal upheaval of daily routines and simple things that are taken for granted, there is hope. You are not alone. Jesus promised that He will never leave you alone. He loves you and knows what you are going through, all the sufferi...

Strengthen Your Walk

In uncertain times while in captivity, Daniel, a Jewish man, lived in the king’s palace. Daniel’s history is in the book of Daniel in the Bible. He had to adjust to troubling circumstances. He was taken from his home and forced to serve a foreign ruler in a strange land. These people worshiped idols and had strange customs. They did not know or respect the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Dani...

Our Glorious Inheritance

As children of God, we are given many blessings and benefits. We are adopted into God’s family and receive all the privileges of being called His own. We belong to a huge, awesome family! Our Father has given us a glorious inheritance and every wonderful blessing in Christ Jesus. We are His beloved bride. “In Him we were also chosen… in Him having heard and believed the word of truth, the Gospe...

Remedy for Weariness

So many people fret about difficult situations in life. Everyday family life and work keeps people very busy and distracted. We can be overwhelmed and anxious about our future. Multi-tasking has become like second nature. Is more better though? Everyone is juggling more than they can handle, or more than they can handle well. A balanced life has an element of quietness and daily rest. Those who...

Facing the Giant

Our lives are fragile and sometimes circumstances make us feel defeated. We find that we’re not prepared for unexpected trials that invade our lives. Worry can press in on us and anxious thought can consume our minds. Many things that seemed to be in our control can suddenly become out of control bringing confusion, depression, or fear. However, in every situation, God’s tender mercies are with...

Jesus, Our Defender and Vindicator

Life can be complicated or confusing when we are focusing on our problems and the hurtful things that have happened to us. As surely as water rises during a storm, offenses will come in life. But the Word of God instructs us on how to deal with them effectively. Jesus is our vindicator who settles our debts and brings justice when we are wronged. He defends us as an Advocate who wins every case...

Many Benefits of Knowing God

Everyone likes to receive benefits. People try to meet their needs cost effectively by using coupons. Some join clubs to get exclusive member benefits and discounts. Everyone would like great "perks" on their job such as a car allowance. God gives many free, priceless benefits to all believers. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and our faith in Him, these extravagant benefits belong to every child...

Passioinate Love

The passion of Christ was witnessed thousands of years ago as He hung on the cross. The crowd outside of Jerusalem watched as Jesus suffered in agony until He took His last breath. He redeemed mankind by His death and resurrection. God forgives those who confess their sins and entrust their lives to Jesus, His Son. Judgment on sin was forever satisfied by Christ’s death. The power of Jesus’ pas...

Love and Obedience

Jesus told the Church that those who truly love Him will obey His teachings and He will live in them. “My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” John 14:23 It’s an awesome privilege to know that the Lord God Almighty makes a home in our hearts. As children of God, our love for Jesus must be evident by our actions and how we live our lives. If we realize th...

Guilt or Grace

It’s true that Christians have been set free from sin. Romans 6:14 says that sin no longer has dominion over us. Jesus dealt with every sin at the cross. Christians are under a new covenant of grace. Yet people often struggle with guilt because of their sins and past failures. Remember that Jesus covered every believer with His own righteousness, so we are made righteous and qualified to enter ...

Success

There are many methods and steps for success to be found in the media. People follow authors, celebrities, and the latest guru of success. God laid out a plan in His Word for His people to be successful in life. The scriptures teach us how to experience God’s rich covenant blessings. Here are a few important principles He’s given us to have a full and satisfying life. Deuteronomy 8:3 “People ne...

Godly Leaders

It’s essential to have godly leaders governing the people. God said that the righteous are blessed and live in peace and safety when there are leaders who fear and obey Him. Prov 11:14 Therefore, continually pray for those in authority over you according to the Word in 1 Tim 2:2. Pray with requests and intercessions with thanksgiving on behalf of all who are in leadership over you. Our presiden...

A Change of Heart

Some people say that they’ll never change. Bad habits are hard to break. Most of us have tried to change some areas of our lives, but we don’t get the results we’re hoping for by sheer determination. Like a yo- yo, up and down, we try to stop a bad habit, but it surfaces again. Have you ever tried to be a gentler, more patient person? A situation will arise that causes you to unleash some very ...

Are You Qualified?

On every job interview one sits nervously in front of a person they've never met and begins to answer a series of questions. These specific questions are designed to determine if you are qualified for the job. Not only must this person determine if you meet their qualifications, but in order to get the job, you must be the one who best meets all of their requirements. These interviews require c...

Spiritual Transformation

Intellectual transformation requires a new perspective and a change of mind. Spiritual transformation requires a change of heart. But how can one have spiritual transformation unless their spirit is made new? The Holy Spirit draws us to Jesus, and He comes into the hearts of those who confess Him as their Lord and Savior. Spiritual transformation brings us from death to life. This new spiritual...

Take Heart, Be Strong

In an age of stress and distractions with pressure coming in on every side, we can find relief. Jesus said to “take heart” for He has already overcome. That means His victory over the devil and all evil is our victory. In Christ, we are overcomers. So how do we live a victorious life? 2 Timothy 2:1 encourages believers to be strong and full of power by the grace that is in Christ. To be strong ...

The Force of Righteousness

Believers are tempted to sin every day in many ways. But God provides a way out in every situation. He wants us to put up a stop sign against the enemy of our souls. And the Lord teaches us how to do it. We must be established in Christ and know that our identity is in Christ. 1Corinthians 15:34 tells Christians to "Awake to righteousness and sin not." First, we must be alert and aware of our p...

A Season of JOY

We are in the week of the last fall Feast of Sukkot, a season of great Joy. We are grateful to God for the autumn harvest of the year and for the glorious harvest of souls. Rejoice in the Lord and give Him praise as we celebrate the Feast of Booths or tabernacles. God will bring in a harvest of men through His Son, Jesus, during the "year of His favor". The Jews remember God's miraculous provis...

Humility and Honor

A posture of humility is pleasing to God. Proverbs, the Bible’s book of wisdom, tells us that before receiving honor, one must be humble. When we walk in humility, we're don't think more highly of ourselves than we should. This principle is applied to our estimation of self-sufficiency. However, God holds us in His heart with great esteem and love as His children. We are the beloved bride of Ch...

Smoke Signals

When someone was in distress in the days of America's Wild West, they could send up smoke signals to communicate with others nearby. Everyone understood that urgent help was needed if certain smoke signals were seen and that somebody was in danger. Just as those smoke signals sent out a cry for help, the Lord God hears His children’s cries for help. In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah, was in deep distress o...

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