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Giant Grapes

In His mercy, God delivered a nation of slaves from Egypt and set them in a position of blessing. All the Israelites had to do was obey His Word and embrace His principles. They saw many miraculous things during their deliverance from bondage and worshiped the Lord. Yet the temptation to rely on themselves got the best of them. First, they made a calf and worshiped it, then they refused to ente...

Clouds of Doubt

A mind that entertains doubt in God’s goodness and His promises will likely be anxious and fearful as well. The cares of life, insecurities, and pressures of this world can change the way we see things if we’re not careful. The Word is truth and is always the final authority. But we see and experience things around us that distort our spiritual vision. Like a boat that’s sinking, the danger may...

Wisdom's Shining Path

“The way of the godly is like the first gleam of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18 In order to walk in God’s way, we must include Him in our daily plans and ask Him to show us the path that is best for us. Also, we must believe that God is working in ways that we can’t see. His Word is to be our guide in every decision that we make. Often it seem...

Are You Listening?

Jesus taught people to not only hear His words, but to listen carefully. If one only nods in agreement, but doesn’t apply the principles taught in the Bible, there won’t be a desired result. But if one hears the Word and obeys it, they are wise and will receive the blessings of God. Age has nothing to do with it. Humility and obedience are essential for spiritual growth. So how do we “sharpen” ...

More Precious Than Silver

The Lord’s promises are pure like silver refined in a fire seven times (Psalm 12:5). Pure silver is worth a great price because of the long process of thorough refinement that removes all foreign substances that devalue it. God’s Word is completely pure and holy; by it we know that believers are righteous and sanctified through Jesus Christ. The Word of God is alive and works in our lives in wa...

Free Will is God-given

God defeated the devil when He raised up Christ from the dead. Jesus died to save all men from death, sin, and hell and open the way to eternal life. But we must believe in Jesus Christ. It is our choice to accept or reject Him and that will determine our eternal destiny of life or death. Psalm 68:29 says, “Our God is a God who saves! The sovereign Lord rescues us from death.” What wonderful ne...

God Bless America - July 4th 2017

It is a privilege to live in a country that God has blessed with the freedom to worship Him and gather together as a church community. This freedom shouldn't be taken for granted. There are other countries that do not allow their citizens to worship God freely and, even worse, where Christians are persecuted and killed. On this patriotic weekend of 4th of July, let's give thanks for our preciou...

Be Mindful of God's Blessings

It is a privilege to watch God do miracles and experience heavenly blessings on earth. We need an awakening to God’s goodness. Expect good news, expect God’s favor and blessings to chase you down and overtake you. God said that His goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life in Psalm 23:6 That’s because His vast storehouse of blessings are being poured out on your life and your...

Has the Lord Redeemed You?

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak it out! Tell others He saved you from your enemies. God’s love and faithfulness is without borders. Stick to God and He will stick to you. Speak out about His great love and tell about how the Lord rescued you. He saves us when we’re in trouble over our heads. Call on the...

Kindness

Have you recently been a benefactor of someone's kindness? It can truly make your day or even the entire year! Small or great, acts of kindness make us feel good and lets us know that someone cares. Someone's kindness can make you feel happy on a rainy day. But God's kindness and His love outshine the sun. He is the ultimate giver of acts of kindness. God gave us this world and everything in it...

Joyously Sharing Your Life

A picture is worth a thousand words, and action is the proof of intent. As Christians we have been given a mission set forth in the Word to reach the world with the Good News. This requires sharing our life on a daily basis with those around us. The joyous mission of caring for others and really seeing them in their need opens up a world of opportunity to proclaim God’s faithfulness and love. T...

No Worries

For a while there has been a popular response to a negative or stressful situation that we may encounter during the day: “no worries”. Someone drops a glass in the restaurant and it breaks, then the waiter says “no worries”. The stressful, busy, unending list-of-duties kind of society we live in has people so wound up that the popular response for strangers to console others is “no worries”. Ce...

God Plus 1

David was not always an honored king of Israel. On the contrary, his life was in danger before he took the throne. Saul was so envious of David’s good reputation that he ordered his soldiers to hunt him down and take him out. This was a dangerous time for an anointed man with a unique, promising future. As David was running and hiding out in the wilderness, he had to take into account that he m...

The Lord is My Help

In times of trouble and times of need, where do we turn for help? When confusion and pain try to overwhelm us, where do we turn for comfort? “My help comes from the Lord; He watches over me constantly and protects me day and night.” (Psalm 21) God Himself always has His eye on us so we can rest safely in His arms of love. Our hope and strength is not in our efforts or another person, but our ho...

Jesus' Ultimate Sacrifice

The scene is so brutal that it is hard to describe. A crowd is jeering as three men hang on crosses outside of the city. Everyone in the region knows that these criminals are the worst and deserve to die. All except one. On the center cross hangs the holy Son of God. His life and blood is being poured out for the sins of men. He’s taking our guilt for the sins we’ve committed. The ultimate sacr...

Faith to Move Mountains

Many times we experience obstacles in our lives that hinder us from reaching our goals and keep us from obtaining the promises of God. The test of our spiritual maturity comes when we respond to these challenges. Do we put in some effort to remove the obstacle and then give up? Or do we persist in prayer and expect God to move on our behalf? Faith moves mountains. In fact, without faith we cann...

Expectation and Assurance

Expectation is a word that brings hope into fruition. When you think of the definition of hope as the natural man does, it is not the same as the hope whose source is the Holy Spirit. If one hopes to get to the train on time, but leaves too late and has one too many red lights, the probability is high that they’ll miss the train. However, one who hopes in God’s Word and expects His promises to ...

Jesus Reveals Himself

Jesus reveals Himself to the world through a series of amazing declarations of I AM. The Son of God has no beginning and no end; He is the Eternal One. During His life on earth, Jesus explained in detail who He is so that there would be no dispute about His identity as the Messiah. Meditate on Jesus’ words and let them refresh your soul. John 6:35 “I AM the Bread of Life. No one who comes to Me...

God's Will and His Way

God’s will is in His Word. The Holy Spirit teaches us the truth and guides us on the right path for our lives. He keeps our feet on firm ground, a level path, so we don’t trip and fall. Follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit, and learn to imitate Christ. The flesh and our natural desires are contrary to the way of the Spirit. Help us, Lord, to listen and obey for there’s no other way that lead...

The Benefits of Knowing God

God has given many benefits to those who receive salvation. Jesus extends salvation to every person and each generation. The Lord forgives all our sins and remembers them no more. He redeems us from death and gives us eternal life. He heals all our diseases and restores our youth. We don’t get the punishment for our sins that we deserve. God is merciful and His amazing love and kindness encircl...

Stand Firm

God’s power has no limit. When troubles press against you, don’t let the devil push you around. God holds His flock close to His heart of love. Stand strong in the Lord and in His strength. Isaiah 40:8 “The Word of God stands forever.” Trust God’s Word in every situation. His promises are like gold, you can take them to the bank. The Lord is Ruler over all, and He keeps us safe. Isaiah 40:22 “G...

There's Victory in the Valley

Looking back on our troubles and difficult times, we can acknowledge that God was in the valley with us. The journey is sometimes long and hard, but in the end we experience victory in the valley. A valley collects rain and produces a good harvest. It’s where our perspective must line up with God’s truth. If our focus becomes our problem instead of God’s covenant promises, discouragement and de...

Covering Over Sins

“People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they admit their sins and confess them and turn away from wrong doing, they will receive mercy from the Lord.” Proverbs 28:13-14 Denial is a temporary cover for wrong doing. It feels good to deny wrong doing or take no responsibility for a fault. Sin or ill-gotten gain can seem prosperous for a while. But God is not mocked. His justice ...

He is RISEN

The grave could not hold Him down; the Lord raised Jesus up to new life everlasting. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! All those who are in Christ will have everlasting life and will flourish in God's house forever! That is an amazing promise that was laid out for us before the foundation of the world. The Good News of salvation is available for all who will believe in Jesus Christ as the Redeemer o...

God's Angels Protect Us

The Lord has an army of angels that do His bidding. Psalm 91:11 states that He commands His angels to guard and protect us. We can be confident that no evil will come to those who are abiding in the shelter house of the Most High God, Psalm 91:1. Where do you choose to make your home? God’s house is open to those who seek Him. His protection is the best security from every kind of disaster. The...

What's A Twinkie without the Filling?

A Sweet Center Have you tasted a Twinkie with that delicious creamy, sweet center?Â It's like biting into a bit of heaven.Â But a Twinkie without the filling is a real disappointment.Â The main attraction of the Twinkie would be missing.Â Think of the image that comes to mind of a Christian's life.Â That person is one who follows Christ.Â On the inside, the centerÂ of a Christian's life is FAIT...

In His Wonderful Mercy

God’s mercy never gives up on us even when we feel like giving up. He rescues us from every trial and difficulty. Just open your heart to receive His assistance, and the Spirit of God will provide you with comfort and counsel. All our failures, weakness, and shortcomings are covered by God’s boundless mercy. Take a shower in His mercy and grace. Let the dirt of the world wash off of your life. ...

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