Who Loves You… It is because of mercy and grace that our lungs are filled with breathe and our hearts thump another beat. Who loves you so much that He wrote your story before you were born? Who loves you so much that He named you before you born? Who loves you so much that He showered your life with mercy and grace before it was ever needed? Jesus Christ, Son of God. The One that sees His children, every nation and tribe, as His perfect child. The one child…
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Darkness Does Not Comprehend Light… and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” ~Revelation 21:4 NASB95 What a beautiful picture that verse paints in the mind (heart). This is one of the more attractive aspects of Christianity – the passing away of death, mourning, crying and pain. Who wants more of these elements in their life? When going through the Steps of AA,…
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Kingdom of Heaven… What is the “Kingdom of Heaven”? Do we live in it, is it all around us or is it somewhere else? Does is it exist here on earth or is it merely the place we go when we transition? When we approach another person and begin speaking to them about Jesus Christ, being saved or the conversation turns to the Gospels, are we entering into the Kingdom of God? Jesus, during the first commission of Disciples, sent them out in this way And as you go, preach,…
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Jesus, All That’s Needed… All we need is Jesus. When complete trust and devotion are placed at the feet of Jesus everything else will be added. And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give…
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Is That How It Works… Quiet time is important to most Christians. This is the time we set aside to come to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving. More importantly, it’s the time we listen – the still small voice needs quiet to be heard. As we have all heard most of lives, “two ears one mouth for twice as listening as talking”. Quiet time is very important, it is at the top of the list and the day is not. During our quiet time to whom are we listening?…
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Sin Is Sickness… Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons we have as people. When we pray to Jesus Christ that power goes exponential. The power of prayer through the Christ identity is power beyond measure. If this is true, why wouldn’t the same prayer for turning us away from sin be the same prayer, just as easy, just as powerful, as praying for healing of illness, healing of broken bones, the same as broken hearts and souls? What is the difference? Therefore do not let what is for…
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Time For Boldness… “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? ~Matthew 6:25 NKJB Who likes a coward? Not someone who has been attacked, beaten and is unable to stand-up, but an actual coward? Anyone like this type of person? Does God support this type of person? God says to go and He will lead the way.…
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Patiently Waiting… How many times during our life have we heard reference surrounding “waiting”, being patient as we wait and “good things come to those who wait”? And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” ~Acts 1:4-5 NKJB Odds are this is where the world learned about…
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Seeing A Problem… When we see a problem how should we respond? How do most people respond? Do they own it, ignore it, report it or what, specifically, does one do? Does the impact of the problem have a bearing on the response? Does the sheer “size” of the problem play a part? We are social beings and this past year has truly driven this concept home in ways that few of us would like to relive. God made us to be in community with one another, to live with…
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ReNewing Of Your Mind… And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ~Romans 12:2 NKJB When we have a “conservation” with ourself who do we think is asking the question and providing the answers? Could it be the one who wants us to conform to this world as he accuses and deceives? “You can’t do that.” “You’re right, who do I think I am?” “You’re a…
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