Blog Feed: Success And Failure

ROLES CHRISTIANS PLAY

Published on 2013-04-11 10:07:07

I worship in a large Methodist church and during the Lent season as with most other churches the church had lots of activities centered related to the Lenten Season.  This year I found myself involved in three separate skits or dramas all within a w

The Light of the World…

Published on 2013-04-08 06:30:52

He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. Then he (Jesus) opened their minds so they could understand the Sc

Do not harden your hearts

Published on 2013-04-07 15:52:08

Burning inside my heart is a flame that will not be blown out; it continues to revive me. My strength is not my own but it belongs to a higher power that has consume me. This power has a name and His name is Jesus Christ. He has been called other nam

But I will sing of your strength

Published on 2013-04-07 15:23:47

Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me. ²Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men. ³See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O Lord. 

God will make a way

Published on 2013-04-07 14:45:51

~God will make a way, where there seems to be no way. He works in ways, we cannot see. He will make a way, He will make a way. He will be my guide hold me closely to his side with love and strength for each new day. He will make a way, He will [...]

The Lord God Almighty…

Published on 2013-04-03 06:11:27

“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know? Their measure is longer than the earth and

Life and Death Decision

Published on 2013-04-02 10:22:26

I often wonder what I would do in a life and death situation. I hope I face that situation with honor and nobility. What is it that pushes people to do heroic deeds? Where do they find that incredible courage? Easter was last weekend, the celebration

God’s Salvation is on the Way…

Published on 2013-03-29 06:27:13

“Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations. My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm (Jesus) will bring justice to the

Love Letter from God for Easter Day

Published on 2013-03-27 14:49:51

Love Letter from God for Easter Day! My Precious Child, I am the Lord: I change not. I am the Light of the World. I came into the world to save sinners to call sinners to repentance to Proclaim the Good News about the Kingdom of God and to demonstrat

GREAT is the LORD…

Published on 2013-03-27 06:50:39

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord an

Spiritual Jewels of Wisdom…

Published on 2013-03-21 11:32:41

“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 Blessed (happy) are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she (wisdom) is more profitable than silver and yields better returns th

Power Of Thoughts

Published on 2013-03-19 19:51:24

Calming the Storms of Life…

Published on 2013-03-15 06:28:52

For he (God) spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits

You Just Have to Do It!

Published on 2013-03-14 12:03:39

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” — Robert F. Kennedy Every day people take risks that could ultimately provoke danger, mishap, or loss, all for the chance to win at this game called ‘life’. Som

Is Pope Francis I the last pope? Are we in the End Times?

Published on 2013-03-13 16:20:24

Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new Pontiff, Pope Francis I. A Prophecy of the Popes written in the 110s, according to the Catholic Church, claims that this will be the last Pope. The prophecy, written by St. Malacy, calls the man Petrus Romanus and cla

Inward Heart

Published on 2013-03-09 11:45:46

Once upon a time there was a woman with three children who sang to her children every night. One night she decided to forgo the singing and read to them instead from the book of proper manners. Each day the children showed increasing manners that the

Praise ye Jah

Published on 2013-03-09 11:24:39

Be with me now

Published on 2013-03-09 10:54:31

“I have travel many moonless nights, cold and weary, with a babe inside. And I wonder what I’ve done, Holy Father you have come, chosen me now, to carry your son. I am waiting in a silent prayer, I am frightened by the load I bare in a world as c

FAITH, HOPE and LOVE…

Published on 2013-03-09 09:17:29

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”  John 11:25-26 We know also that the Son of God

LIVING IN VICTORY : 6

Published on 2013-03-07 11:31:56

Maintain your victory “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith:” (1 John 5:4) Faith is the victory that has overcome the world! There’s no battle left for any of God

LIVING IN VICTORY : 5

Published on 2013-03-07 11:27:29

Praise God, No Matter What! “It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek th

LIVING IN VICTORY : 4

Published on 2013-03-07 11:21:58

God Is Our Help “Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield” (Psalm 33:20). One of the greatest discoveries you can ever make in your life is to recognize that God is your help. When this truth dawns on you, you’ll never be fr

LIVING IN VICTORY : 3

Published on 2013-03-07 11:10:37

God Is Working In You “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). God is the one at work in you now and He’ll never leave you at the mercy of circumstances. You’re not living by

LIVING IN VICTORY : 2

Published on 2013-03-07 11:01:57

Victory Is Your Birthright! “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 2:14). I am aware that many people think life is full of “ups and downs,” but the reason they think this way is becau

LIVING IN VICTORY : 1

Published on 2013-03-07 10:57:30

The Key to Victorious Living “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding” (Proverbs 3:13). Some Christians live miserable lives when they ought to be experiencing God’s abundance. They live a life that makes Go

FAITH : 6

Published on 2013-03-07 10:40:20

YOU CAN FRAME YOUR WORLD “And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes”. (John 21:6). The Lord Jesus appeared

FAITH : 5

Published on 2013-03-07 10:33:40

THE MIRROR PRINCIPLE But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed (James 1:25). As Christians, we’re called to live and act

FAITH : 4

Published on 2013-03-07 09:44:04

THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he… (Proverbs 23:7). Thoughts are pictures of the mind that have constructive or destructive potential. Thoughts also have power and create realities. The quickest way to affect your

FAITH : 3

Published on 2013-03-07 09:40:09

CHOOSE YOUR THOUGHTS “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” (Proverbs 23:7). You have the ability to choose what you should think about and reject what you shouldn’t. This might sound like a mystery to some people because th

Spreading the Seed of Truth…

Published on 2013-03-02 08:19:26

Paul writes, As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him (Jesus)  will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile (everyone else)—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, f

He makes me lie down

Published on 2013-02-27 12:30:08

God Visits His Creation…

Published on 2013-02-27 05:58:25

King Solomon writes, Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son?

The Shepherd of Your Souls…

Published on 2013-02-21 06:45:40

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

Warrior of Christ Jesus

Published on 2013-02-20 15:03:17

Endure hardship with us like a good warrior of Christ Jesus. ~2Timothy 2:3 As a son or daughter of Jesus Christ we are to be strong; as a warrior we need to endure hardship. We are at war with Satan and as a soldier in the Army of God we will endure

Lord have mercy on me

Published on 2013-02-20 14:22:43

~Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me¹ Psalm 6 1O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage. 2Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. 3I am sick at heart. How long, O Lord, u

Give the command to save me

Published on 2013-02-20 13:36:49

In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. ²Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. ³Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock a

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD…

Published on 2013-02-13 06:32:49

I will praise you, Lord (Jesus), among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all

Be Still and Listen…

Published on 2013-02-07 06:26:08

He says, “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 I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. Isaiah 45:5a For this is what the Lord sa

Through My Son’s Tears in NICU!

Published on 2013-02-06 08:24:04

God my creator, you knit me in my mother’s womb. You knew me when I was in my mother’s womb You had plans for my life I was very happy nestled in my mother’s womb I was safe in mother’s womb which was my little room My mother was with

Peace with God…

Published on 2013-02-05 06:45:18

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 

I Praise God!

Published on 2013-02-03 08:57:58

Praising God is very powerful weapon against the devil. We must always pray and praise God for his wonderful gifts as it opens the Gates to Blessings. I praise and honor you, Father, because you are a God who loves to answer prayer, and who begins to

The Beauty of Scripture…

Published on 2013-01-28 06:32:18

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.  Psalm 119:89-90 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.  Psalm 119:105

The Rock of Our Salvation…

Published on 2013-01-21 06:32:03

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his ha

My Testimony for Gods healing and Miracle!

Published on 2013-01-20 07:48:10

My Son battled a lot for his life for long days in NICU and Hospital. Every medical report was normal regarding  me and my baby Oliver Emmanuel Touchton  till the end. I was suppose to deliver the baby on 5th of Dec,2012.But Doctor had a feeling th

God is Your Strength…

Published on 2013-01-18 07:36:58

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 

Lingering Pain

Published on 2013-01-16 11:24:37

Having suffered the losses of several family members and friend over the past 2 and a half years, I have read several books on how to survive losses. One statement recently stuck out: Don’t feel “duty-bound” to accept pain any longe

Don’t Fear the Truth, Seek It!

Published on 2013-01-15 06:29:06

“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”  John 18:37 For we cannot do

Love for God…

Published on 2013-01-12 07:03:06

This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: (the day you die) In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punis

The Afterlife

Published on 2013-01-11 06:33:58

Most people I talk with see this life as the main event.  They focus all their attention on this life and look at life after death on this earth as the afterlife. In reality, the Bible says that we are eternal beings.  When you consider eternity…

God’s Great Mercy…

Published on 2013-01-07 06:20:44

Mercy is not getting what you deserve: punishment for sin, eternal separation from God – Hell. Who is a God like you who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? (believers from all generations) You d

Alone with God…

Published on 2013-01-01 06:36:10

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Psalm 139:23 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;  Psalm 46:10a The Lord is go

Jesus, the Savior of all People…

Published on 2012-12-24 07:14:04

In the beginning (before time began) was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh (a human being)and made his dwelling among us.  John 1:1 & 14 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no sav

Self-Sacrificing Love…

Published on 2012-12-22 06:19:00

Jesus said … My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (self-sacrificing love).  You are my friends if you do what I command.  John 15:12-14 T

Walking with Jesus…

Published on 2012-12-17 06:38:03

Jesus said …. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burde

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN?

Published on 2012-12-15 11:13:28

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN? There is not a quick answer to this question. First and foremost, we must remember that we live in a FALLEN WORLD. ROMANS 5:19 says, “Because one person disobeyed God [speaking of Adam and Eve], many became sinners…

Jesus, The Living God…

Published on 2012-12-09 07:52:07

I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’  Isaiah 46:9b-10 An

Christmas is about Christ.

Published on 2012-12-08 09:14:08

It’s easy to forget what Christmas is really about.  Christmas a lot of times gets busy with shopping and eating and family events. Frankly, our lives can get very exhausting and stressful doing those things.  Worst of all, in all this activity,

Seek the LORD…

Published on 2012-12-05 07:00:57

From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men (and women) would seek him and perhaps reach out for h

The Promised Messiah…

Published on 2012-11-30 06:47:29

(Isaiah was written around 800 years before Jesus was born) A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.  Isaiah 40:3 “Listen to me, my people; hear me, my n

Who Can Paint The Face Of God?

Published on 2012-11-28 06:44:38

I’m a little rusty, but I’ve painted enough faces that, with a little brushing up, I am confident I could capture most people’s essence and ‘persona’ on canvas.  But what about painting Jesus?  Could I really capture the face of God? A fe

Give Thanks to the Lord

Published on 2012-11-22 07:52:45

Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come? Ecclesiastes 8:7 Jesus said … “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (you trust Jesus because he is God) John 14:1 Who of you by worrying ca

Warm Feet on Thanksgiving.

Published on 2012-11-21 06:15:37

Thanksgiving was only two days away. My husband and I were looking forward to it with great anticipation. It was sure to be a wonderful day and one of our favorite couples would be coming to share it with us. Now all I had to do was prepare our favor

Living with God, Forever…

Published on 2012-11-20 05:58:51

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him (Jesus). Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what

My God is Able

Published on 2012-11-19 18:09:10

I have two songs running through my head all week and what the main theme is my God is able, faithful, mighty and strong to do whatever concerns my heart today. What is concerning your heart today? Finances, children, economy just know your God is ab

Love with Actions…

Published on 2012-11-17 05:43:44

If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:15-17 Love (God) is patient, love

GOD’S FAVORITE CUP OF COFFEE

Published on 2012-11-16 10:01:42

I love my kids. One of the greatest characteristics about them is that they have giving hearts. It is very common for Tiffany and I to be woken up on a Saturday morning by our children bringing us breakfast in bed. It’s typically soggy toast, under

A Time for Everything…

Published on 2012-11-13 06:50:19

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep a

Trust God…

Published on 2012-11-07 14:15:31

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him for God is our refuge.  Psalm 62:8 For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Psalm

AS A CHRISTIAN, WHO SHOULD WE ALIGN OURSELVES WITH IN THIS ELECTION?

Published on 2012-11-05 09:47:06

(Short excerpt of Sunday’s message IN BLOG FORM. To hear message in its entirety visit here: http://newhopebellingham.org/media/sunday-messages) As Christians we need to make sure we VOTE for the RIGHT team and initiatives in this election. If

AN ADULTERER GETS IT RIGHT!

Published on 2012-11-01 09:47:06

“If any one of you is WITHOUT sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her… At this, those who heard BEGAN TO GO AWAY ONE AT A TIME, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.” JOHN 8:7&9 Some

READING THE PRESCRIPTION IS “NOT” ENOUGH.

Published on 2012-10-29 09:47:08

“Do not MERELY LISTEN to the Word, and so DECEIVE yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS.” JAMES 1:22 James was writing to people who would MERELY LISTEN to the public reading of scripture and be CONTENT with JUST THAT. He is emphasizing the fact that MERELY LISTENING is NOT enough. Such people/Christians barely respond or even react to biblical instruction and they MISTAKENLY think they are spiritual. That way of thinking, James says, [...]

ARE GOD’S TESTS FOR US OR FOR HIM?

Published on 2012-10-25 10:05:15

“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to TEST you IN ORDER to KNOW what was in your HEART.” DEUTERONOMY 8:2 Growing up I’ve always hated tests. I was never a good test taker. I was the kid who had to study all night in hopes to get a [...]

Living Forever with God…

Published on 2012-10-25 06:27:06

No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them—the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—so that they should live on forever and not see decay.  Psalm 49:7-9 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange [...]

GOD IS NOT LIKE US!

Published on 2012-10-24 09:38:54

“God is NOT a man, so He does NOT lie. He is NOT human, so He does NOT change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and NOT carried it through?” NUMBERS 23:19 The beautiful thing about the Lord is that He is NOT like a man who makes mistakes. He doesn’t make decisions and then later has to annul them [...]

Our Amazing Savior…

Published on 2012-10-20 07:24:40

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except through me.  John 14:6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.  1 Timothy 2:5-6 And we know that in all things God works for the [...]

GOD GUIDING BY “NOT” PROVIDING!

Published on 2012-10-19 09:41:28

“Some time later the BROOK DRIED UP because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the Lord came to him (Elijah): “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there.” 1 KINGS 17:7-9 God originally directs Elijah to a brook (Kerith Ravine) to stay for a season. He instructed [...]

Can you get to heaven by living a good life?

Published on 2012-10-17 07:08:11

Are you a good person? It’s a common belief today, including by people who call themselves Christians, that we can earn ourselves into heaven by living a good life.  Or the idea of purgatory, that we get another chance after we die to make things right by our own efforts or deeds.  If you were [...]

WHEN LIFE FEELS OUT-OF-WHACK!

Published on 2012-10-16 09:38:42

When I was 15 years old I was in a three-legged race with my mom at her company picnic. My mom is not the most coordinated person so she was hesitant to participate in the race. However, I talked her into doing it with me. I told her, “Follow my lead and do exactly as [...]

THE BONDAGE OF UNFORGIVENESS

Published on 2012-10-15 09:21:08

“My command is this: Love each other as I HAVE LOVED YOU.” JOHN 15:12 When I read this verse I can’t help but think about the subject of FORGIVENESS (among other things), and here’s why. When we love like Jesus loved, then we begin to FORGIVE like He FORGAVE. In LUKE 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, FORGIVE THEM, for they do not know what they are [...]

Is Jesus God?

Published on 2012-10-14 07:51:50

Is Jesus God? Of all the major religions, only Jesus claimed to be God.  Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.  He is part of the Godhead (Trinity)…the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  He was there from the beginning.  Let’s take a look at what the Bible says about Jesus… What Jesus said about himself: [...]

GENEROSITY… LOST ART???

Published on 2012-10-13 11:12:46

One of thing that melts my heart is when I see my children being generous. I remember one year on the last day of school Jared and Faith were GENEROUS toward one another WITHOUT each other knowing it. The elementary school had a program where kids could earn tokens based on certain achievements. A student can take their tokens [...]

Jesus Fulfilled Over 300 Prophecies

Published on 2012-10-13 07:27:33

Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Research provided by http://www.accordingtothescriptures.org  Old Testiment Scripture Prophecy Prophesies Fulfilled In New Testiment Scripture 1. Gen. 3:15 Seed of a woman (virgin birth) Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:18 2. Gen. 3:15 He will bruise Satan’s head Hebrews 2:14, 1John 3:18 3. Gen. 5:24 The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated Mark 16:19 4. Gen. 9:26, 27 The God of Shem will [...]

FEELING CAUGHT IN A BAD SPIN CYCLE?!

Published on 2012-10-11 09:30:10

“With all my heart I will praise You, O Lord my God. I will give GLORY to Your name forever.” PSALM 86:12 When we think of the word GLORY we DON’T typically think of something heavy or weighty. GLORIFYING God has many meanings, one of which DOES have to do with WEIGHTINESS. The Hebrew word [...]

The LORD has Spoken…

Published on 2012-10-11 06:12:31

Isaiah was written around 800 years B.C. … On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.  Isaiah 25:7-8 “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The [...]

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Published on 2012-10-09 22:03:24

The title of this blog post is the understood symbol of the topic I’ve decided to finally write about. Since I will soon be on Detroit Public Television and in Woman’s Day Magazine talking about it, I think I am ready to talk about it on my blog. “It” is Bipolar Disorder. Yes, I am [...]

ARE YOU A TRUTH SEEKER?

Published on 2012-10-08 16:08:24

There are many religions.  Some people say that all the religions lead  to heaven.  It’s the same God.  Is that true and is the Christian religion compatible with Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, etc.? If you study all major religions, you will find that all major religions point toward truth. Buddhism says that truth is found [...]

Pressing on Toward the Goal…

Published on 2012-10-08 06:36:10

Paul writes, My goal is that they (you and me) may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider [...]

Victory comes when you trust and rely on Jesus Christ!

Published on 2012-10-05 11:29:33

Life in the world is full of problems of which people are desperate to find solutions. No matter what terrible situation we face in the world we can get solution through our Lord Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can fix any problems that are impossible for a mere human. When we rely on the word of [...]

If it pleases your majesty, grant me my life

Published on 2012-10-05 10:48:40

My reading today is in Esther 5 where Queen Esther has a big task in confronting the king in a situation that He allowed. The king signed and edict for the annihilation of the Jewish people in Susa and the surrounding cities in the province of the king’s lands. Haman his Second in Command wrote [...]

WATCHING OUR DO’S AND DON’TS!

Published on 2012-10-05 10:31:43

“Anyone, then, who KNOWS the good he ought to DO and DOESN’T do it, SINS.” JAMES 4:17 Can we just be adults about this verse? I mean, let’s not avoid the sin issue in our life. We seem to understand that when we DO something wrong it’s a sin; especially breaking the law, etc. What we seem to forget is that when we DON’T DO something that [...]

Timeless Truth Throughout All Generations

Published on 2012-10-05 05:59:36

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.  Psalm 119:89-91 Your kingdom (God) is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.   Psalm 145:13 The Lord foils the plans of [...]

JESUS IS IN YOUR DEEP END!

Published on 2012-10-04 09:44:35

“… Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.” MATTHEW 8:26 Sometimes I think we forget that Jesus has dominion over the deep raging seas in our lives. Just as He was in control of the storm in Matthew 8:26, He is in CONTROL of your storm today. There is NOTHING too DEEP or POWERFUL that [...]

God’s Way to Immortality…

Published on 2012-10-04 06:15:02

In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.  Proverbs 12:28 So also Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham. Galatians 3:6-7 Therefore, the promise (of eternal life) comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be [...]

WELCOMING A HEART EXAM!

Published on 2012-10-03 09:29:50

“TEST me, O Lord, and TRY me, EXAMINE my HEART and my MIND.” PSALM 26:2 King David had the GUTS to ask God to EXAMINE his heart and TEST his mind/thoughts, and by doing so, the Lord could DISCERN if David had been CONSISTENT in his faith. I have to be honest; I don’t know that I would be so excited to have God examine me in such a way. I like thinking that [...]

JESUS OR HANNAH MONTANA?

Published on 2012-10-02 09:00:17

“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and REFLECT the glory of the Lord. And the Lord–who is the Spirit–MAKES us more and more LIKE HIM as we are CHANGED into His glorious image.” 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18 The word “CHANGED” in the Greek is metamorphóō. Our English word metamorphosis is a transliteration of this Greek word. Metamorphosis carries the idea of a CHANGE on the OUTSIDE that comes from [...]

Give Thanks to the LORD…

Published on 2012-10-02 06:30:12

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.”  1 Chronicles 16:34-35 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness;  come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord (Jesus) is [...]

WHEN GOD’S CALL/ASSIGNMENT IS “BIGGER” THAN US.

Published on 2012-10-01 10:52:07

“But Lord, “Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the WEAKEST in Manasseh, and I am the LEAST in my family.” JUDGES 6:15 The nation of Israel was being abused and God chose Gideon, a farmer, to lead the charge to defeat their enemy. Gideon’s response is much like ours at times, “Who me? Who am I?” [...]

Our Amazing God

Published on 2012-09-30 08:37:34

Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be raised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to [...]

GOD’S BIG TOE!

Published on 2012-09-29 01:39:58

“He will COVER you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find REFUGE; His FAITHFULNESS will be your SHIELD…” PSALM 91:4 God is a faithful God! His tender, personal care is likened to that of a mother bird and her young. We have PROTECTION in the FAITHFULNESS of God; a protection that we at times are OBLIVIOUS too. Friends of ours have a 15-month-old son named [...]

WHEN GOD’S “NO” DOESN’T MAKE SENSE!

Published on 2012-09-28 09:07:36

“The Lord DIRECTS the STEPS of the godly…” PSALM 37:23 As followers of Christ, people who truly surrender to Jesus’ Lordship, we have the wonderful gift of God leading us step by step. What can be nerve-racking is at times when we want to step in one direction and God says, “NO” and leads us in another. Those times can [...]

The Way 2 Heaven…

Published on 2012-09-27 21:59:06

We have a strong city (in Heaven); God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith (believers throughout all time).  You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.  Isaiah 26:1b-4 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes [...]

HOW ARE YOU LIVING?

Published on 2012-09-27 09:14:30

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give GLORY to your FATHER who is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16 QUESTION: How are you living? Our lives are meant to bring Glory to God! We are to live life in such away that God is glorified. People may see our [...]

Commit your way to the Lord

Published on 2012-09-26 13:46:29

⁵Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: ⁶He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. ~Psalm 37: 5, 6 (NIV) When I was thinking of what to write the Lord gave me a picture of marionettes or a [...]

WHEN PRAYER IS ANSWERED DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED

Published on 2012-09-26 09:35:18

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”ISAIAH 55:8-9  My wife Tiffany was getting ready to walk our then seven-year-old daughter Faith, to the bus [...]

A Time for Everything…

Published on 2012-09-25 21:58:59

King Solomon writes … There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a [...]

PATIENCE. PATIENCE. PATIENCE.

Published on 2012-09-25 21:35:04

“Knowing that the TESTING (trying) of your FAITH produces PATIENCE.” JAMES 1:3 On the way to church my daughter Faith (age 10) was in the car with me. As we’re traveling through town to get to the freeway she began to get frustrated with the car in front of us. The driver was not going the speed limit but rather [...]

CAUGHT STEALING THE OREOS!

Published on 2012-09-25 21:23:50

“If we CONFESS our sins, He is FAITHFUL and JUST to FORGIVE us our sins and to CLEANSE US from all unrighteousness.” 1 JOHN 1:9  When I was a young boy I heard the Oreo cookies calling out to me. It was bizarre, as if they had the vocal ability to actually scream out, “Ricky, come eat me!” At least, that’s what it felt/sounded like in [...]

God Keeps His Promises Forever…

Published on 2012-09-17 08:47:48

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and  faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:13 He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He [...]

Faithfulness

Published on 2012-09-13 12:51:39

Introduction To begin with, this is a very huge and very sensitive topic on its own when it comes to perfecting your life as a Christian. I will suggest you don’t just try to read it through and FINISH it in one day. Read it slowly; make your own notes for later reference. God expects [...]

Find Rest for your Souls…

Published on 2012-09-13 06:05:40

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress my God, in whom I trust.”   Psalm 91:1-2 One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;  Psalm 62:11-12a How priceless is your [...]

Knowing God…

Published on 2012-09-03 10:40:04

This is what the Lord says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord Almighty is his name:  Jeremiah 31:35 “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will [...]

Corrie Ten Boom

Published on 2012-08-30 12:25:32

Oh, what a joy it would have been to have met this great lady while she were still alive.  Unfortunately, she left this world in 1983 at the age of 91.  Why, I was just graduating high school that year!  Thankfully, she has left her legacy in print to share with us all through the [...]

Sweet Offerings

Published on 2012-08-28 14:45:41

My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord Almighty. ~Malachi 1:11 When we come to the Father and offer ourselves up [...]

The Greatness of God…

Published on 2012-08-26 13:31:25

The Lord is exalted over all the nations,his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?  Psalm 113:4-6 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings [...]

God is ready to pardon

Published on 2012-08-23 13:06:17

They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake [...]

Praise to God for a Living Hope…

Published on 2012-08-22 06:11:19

Jesus said … What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?  Matthew 16:2 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the [...]

Getting through the rough days…

Published on 2012-08-15 18:31:31

He says, “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 No temptation (or trail) has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Jesus said, Therefore do not worry [...]

But seek first the kingdom of God

Published on 2012-08-14 17:12:08

~ and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. In my reading in 2Chronicles 16:1-9 King Asa of Judah was warring with King Baasha of Israel. Now, King Asa asked for the help of King Ben-hadad in Damascus to intervene between him and King Baasha. Now, King Ben-hadad was not of [...]

The Greatest Blessing of All…

Published on 2012-08-13 09:15:27

Jesus said,  Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day (the day you die) you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them (believes God) is [...]

Jesus and the Rich Man

Published on 2012-08-11 09:02:16

Jesus and the Rich Ruler Last week, our pastor talked about the passage in the Bible where the rich ruler asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life.  Mark 10:17-29. I think most people are unsure or misunderstand what this passage really means.  In this article we’ll try to answer the following questions: [...]

Faith in Action…

Published on 2012-08-11 08:24:07

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.  Hebrews 1:1-2 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?  You see that his faith and his actions were working [...]

The Heavens…

Published on 2012-08-06 07:06:29

And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater [...]

The Appearance of the Likeness of the Glory of the LORD…

Published on 2012-08-01 11:17:50

Then there came a voice from above the vault over their heads as they (angels) stood with lowered wings. Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man. I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up [...]

Solutions to Drought, 2012 Election Questions

Published on 2012-07-31 12:02:35

God can bring the United States back to Himself if we humble ourselves and pray.

If only I took time to pray!

Published on 2012-07-30 19:52:22

It was two days ago when me and my wife had a little disagreement over an issue. Yes, so little, but seems so great! Why, because it resulted into my desertion? Shocked, well that’s the truth? You can call me a person of little tolerance or maybe somebody who’s got no open-mindedness at all every [...]

WISDOM: God’s Precious Treasure…

Published on 2012-07-27 06:57:49

Blessed (happy) are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she (wisdom) is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15 … indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it (wisdom) as for silver and search [...]

Never Give Up!

Published on 2012-07-26 15:36:51

Life is seems to be very-very difficult for me and my family right now. I just lost my job because of financial crisis caused obviously by the global economic downturn. Not only me actually but also my wife. The school where we used to work faced monetary problem due to the decrease of the number [...]

Power vs Authority

Published on 2012-07-26 09:39:28

JB was one of the sharpest recruits in my academy class. She was a great communicator, which is one of the most important tools to be equipped with as a Law Enforcement officer. JB stood approx. 5’2″ and weighed about 110 lbs. She graduated at the top of our class academically. After graduation, we both [...]

Seeing a Glimpse of GOD.

Published on 2012-07-22 07:18:05

Moses writes, How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you [...]

Many Churches are filled with Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing!

Published on 2012-07-21 15:01:32

We all live in days of great deception more than decades the churches are filled with many so called pretending Christians and religious people who are living a spiritual defeated lives such as adultery, lust, premarital sex, addicted to pornography and sexual fantasies, tobacco, liquors etc .Sex predators and offenders, pedophilias who are committing sexual [...]

Overcoming the Storms of Life…

Published on 2012-07-18 07:02:22

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth (spiritual birth) into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,who through faith are shielded by God’s power until [...]

Finding God’s Treasure…

Published on 2012-07-06 06:57:34

People assault the flinty rock with their hands and lay bare the roots of the mountains. They tunnel through the rock; their eyes see all its treasures. But where can wisdom be found. Where does understanding dwell? No mortal comprehends its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living. God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells, And [...]

Overcoming Nicotine – Spiritual Endeavors

Published on 2012-07-05 15:21:30

Quit Smoking – Feed the Spirit…Starve the Flesh by Nicole Resheka Tatum After a year and a half of  nicotine use I decided that enough was enough.  I was studying the Word daily- often six or seven hours a day, attending church faithfully, giving tithes and offering, and living my life as righteously as I could [...]

Seek To Please The Lord Not Men!

Published on 2012-07-05 06:15:38

And when he (God) had removed him (Saul), he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will (Act 13:22).

The Radiance of God’s Glory!

Published on 2012-06-25 07:20:59

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days (now)he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. (Jesus, the Word created the universe) The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the [...]

WAIT

Published on 2012-06-24 19:04:52

Lord hears the prayer of the righteous!

Published on 2012-06-23 12:08:02

The righteous man is the one who listen to God, who fear God and who do not practices his own righteousness but he lives according to the Scriptures and Gods ways .He makes a great relationship with God as his top priority. Gods word says that eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and [...]

Finding the Way…

Published on 2012-06-16 08:57:47

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said, [...]

Power of the Risen Christ

Published on 2012-06-13 19:03:31

~ And I’ve see miracles just happen, silent prayers get answered, and broken hearts become brand new. That’s what faith can do…¹ Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it. (Hebrews 11:1) In the same way, faith by itself, if [...]

Gifts From Above…

Published on 2012-06-12 09:32:22

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.  This inheritance is kept in heaven for you  1 Peter 1:3-4 Every good and perfect [...]

You Can Control Your Thoughts!

Published on 2012-06-12 04:16:28

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he… (Proverbs 23:7). Philippians 4:8 says, ‘’…whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report…think on these things.’’ This suggests you can dictate and control the subject and character [...]

Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich!

Published on 2012-06-10 08:02:33

1) Worldly rich: The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor. There are many wicked rich people in this world who have hardened their hearts filled with arrogancy, selfishness, harshness, cold-heartedness throwing rich parties wasting their money on useless things, who are overfed and [...]

The Light…

Published on 2012-06-08 06:16:19

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  John 8:12 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all [...]

The importance of Growth For Christians

Published on 2012-06-08 04:36:41

Until a child grows, he does not differ from a servant. He is under tutor and governors. When he grows he takes his full position and begins to reign. Until a Christian grows, he cannot enjoy fully his rights and inheritance in Christ. Galatians 4:1-2 God designed us to grow: God wants us to grow [...]

God’s Power

Published on 2012-06-07 16:35:45

~ gives us the ability to live Godly lives   ³as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that  through these you may partakers of [...]

Trustworthy & True…

Published on 2012-06-04 06:54:25

Trustworthy and True The law (word) of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.  Psalm 145:13 Paul writes, Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came [...]

Sickness: Not An Act Of God!

Published on 2012-06-01 08:34:15

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him (How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were [...]

Take One Day At a Time…

Published on 2012-05-29 17:32:04

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,  for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing [...]

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Published on 2012-05-26 12:51:28

The Holy Spirit is God himself, the third person of the trinity, the person that created the earth. He is a member of the Godhead. (Gen 1:26). He is a Spirit and cannot be seen with the optical eyes, but he is real as a person sitting next to you. (John 14:17). He has a [...]

God’s View on Marriage

Published on 2012-05-25 07:59:12

‘Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a [...]

Filled with the Holy Spirit, even from Mother’s womb!

Published on 2012-05-23 12:54:31

The Bible teaches that man is created in the image of God. Lord Jesus Christ Who came as God in the flesh (1st Timothy 3:16) was being conceived by the Holy Spirit Born of the Virgin Mary. Matthew 1:18-21 states: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been [...]

GOD, the WORD…

Published on 2012-05-20 08:33:52

In the beginning (before time began) was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him (the Word) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. The Word became flesh (a human being, Jesus) and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory [...]

Love you Jesus!

Published on 2012-05-19 14:21:53

Written by Daniel Brady Touchton   Jesus, you are Holy One, Wonderful One, Almighty One, and the Glorious One. Praise be your Name! I repent of my sins and put my faith in You as Savior and Lord Glory , honor and Praise to you.   Jesus, you are the one who came to die [...]

Who are you?

Published on 2012-05-19 06:31:10

Firstly, a Christian is a NEW CREATION. ‘’therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.’’ To walk in the newness of life as the Bible declares is to understand that we have become new creatures with new kind of life. [...]

Where does God’s wisdom dwell?

Published on 2012-05-17 06:52:51

But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? No mortal comprehends its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living. No bird of prey knows that hidden path, no falcon’s eye has seen it. Proud beasts do not set foot on it, and no lion prowls there. People assault the flinty rock with their hands and lay bare the [...]

Prosperity In Christ

Published on 2012-05-13 12:22:52

What is prosperity and what does the Bible says about it? 2 Cor. 8:9, Joshua 1:7-8 prosperity is success, influence and riches. It does not only have to do with money but also health, spiritual and physical. Prosperity is God’s will. God desires for us to prosper. 3 John 2 Purpose of prosperity Deuteronomy 8:17-18 [...]

Planting God’s Seed…

Published on 2012-05-07 06:22:21

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” He said, “Go and tell this people “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’  Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their yes. Otherwise they might see with [...]

Why We Pray

Published on 2012-05-04 10:55:02

Prayer is such an important part in our lives as Christians. First of all, we must recognize prayer as a privilege as well as an honour. Every moment of prayer is an investment in eternity and true prayer is a romance of righteousness. Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Through [...]

The Wonder of the Heavens…

Published on 2012-05-04 06:30:19

Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?  Psalm 113:5-6 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one [...]

Abide in me

Published on 2012-05-02 16:35:54

When we ask Jesus Christ into our lives we are signing over our life to Him. Jesus Christ comes to live within each of us. Jesus says in his word: Live in me, and I will live in you. A branch cannot produce any fruit by itself. It has to stay attached to the vine. [...]

Rest in God’s Promises…

Published on 2012-05-02 06:26:19

We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son.  Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has [...]

The Value Of Your Existence

Published on 2012-04-30 08:51:03

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? (Mark 8:36). The most important thing in life is to discover God’s purpose for your life and fulfill it. Life isn’t about material gains. If you were to be the sole owner of everything in the [...]

The Way to God…

Published on 2012-04-24 06:29:16

I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor [...]

There’s Hope For You In Christ!

Published on 2012-04-23 06:18:00

Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth (Mark 9:23). As Jesus told of the signs of the end times in Luke 21:26, He explained: ‘’people will be so frightened that they will faint because of what is happening to the world…’’ (CEV). The events we see [...]

Future Glory…

Published on 2012-04-22 07:38:15

Paul writes, I consider that our present sufferings are not comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image [...]

Tea and Crumpets with a Few Close Friends

Published on 2012-04-19 22:07:35

Anger and Bitterness came to my house for tea and crumpets Ok, so I’m not really having tea and crumpets with a couple of fellas named Anger and Bitterness.  But the truth of the matter is, I might as well be.

The Enduring Word of God…

Published on 2012-04-19 07:15:02

The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”  Isaiah 40:7-8 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that [...]

The Joy Of The Lord In Your Spirit

Published on 2012-04-17 10:18:04

The Goodness and Love of God…

Published on 2012-04-17 06:04:44

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table [...]

EASTER CASSEROLE

Published on 2012-04-15 08:17:36

Would you allow me a moment to pat myself on the back? Thank you. What I’m bragging about is that during the many years I have cooked for my large family and for all the friends I’ve invited for dinner, there have been few, if any, real cooking disasters – well, not unless you count [...]

God’s compassions are new every morning…

Published on 2012-04-15 07:33:08

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.  Psalm 103:8 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we [...]

Looking for Happiness in Life – Even in Bad Situations

Published on 2012-04-13 13:46:51

Happiness Is….. – In the Eye of the Beholder

True Success Foundation

Published on 2012-04-13 11:21:35

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11). There’re several books and teachings on success written by men without spiritual insight or scriptural foundation. Sadly, some Christians spend a great deal of time brooding through such materials in search of success principles, not caring to [...]

The Path of Righteousness…

Published on 2012-04-10 06:23:23

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for (God’s) wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.  Proverbs 8:10-11 “Now [...]

Don’t Give Up; Don’t Give In!

Published on 2012-04-10 04:33:03

Also [Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to turn coward (faint, lose heart, and give up) (Luke 18:1 AMP). 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, ‘’Pray without ceasing’’; that means continue in prayer until there’s a change; don’t give up; don’t give in! Some Christians give up [...]

Live Stress-free

Published on 2012-04-10 04:19:46

Take my yoke upon you…For my yoke is easy. And my burden is light (Mathew 11:29-30). The instructions and responsibilities God gives you are not burdensome at all. 1 John 5:3 says His commandments are not grievous. He’ll never ask you to do something that’s beyond your ability. All He asks is that you trust [...]

Knowing Peace in Success

Published on 2012-04-09 15:49:59

Recently I had a personal success that I feel needs sharing. My organization put on a little competition on creating the best personal story that is related to work and the grand prize was $1,000 cash. I quickly entered the contest telling the story of how my wife and I met at work, that we [...]

The Creator of all Things.

Published on 2012-04-01 08:12:23

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.  Acts 17:24-25 The Son (Jesus) [...]

Be Still…

Published on 2012-03-25 07:38:37

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; Psalm 46:10a For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and  a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 Job writes … I know that my redeemer (Jesus) lives, and that in the end [...]

Asking The Right Question-Do Daddy Issues Keep You From God

Published on 2012-03-23 12:42:17

Asking The Right Question-Are Your Daddy Issues Keeping You From God? Cool Doesn’t Mean Good A lot of times I’ve heard that there are people in this generation who don’t trust God because of the broken relationship they have with their father, whether he left, was abusive, or just generally didn’t seem to care. They [...]

Trust in the LORD…

Published on 2012-03-22 07:49:06

Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.  Psalm 28:6-8 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in [...]

Five Facts Regarding Loss

Published on 2012-03-21 13:31:21

Five Truths When You Lose For no apparent reason, I was missing my folks this past weekend. That’s despite the fact that it’s been almost six years since my dad died and more than eight years since my mom passed away. Even though I’m a grown man with a family of my own, the loss [...]

We are called the Sons of God

Published on 2012-03-20 15:10:53

1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us,  that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew him not. We are called sons and daughters of the living God.  What and honor that was bestow on us by Jesus  Christ when [...]

God Knows Everything…

Published on 2012-03-15 23:29:30

As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD (Jesus)? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.  Psalm 18:30-32 Even as he spoke, many believed in him. To the Jews [...]

Fruits of the Holy Spirit and Fruits of evil spirit!

Published on 2012-03-13 15:02:14

The fruits of the Spirit is the sign of true faith  and true walk with  Christ. Galatians 5:22-23 says that The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Jesus used the example of a good tree and an evil tree. “Ye shall know them by their fruits. [...]

Kill the Tobacco habit before it kills you!

Published on 2012-03-08 01:02:09

For those who are in union with Christ, temptation and addictions are unable to touch us. Tobacco addiction is an addictive poison clearly harmful to our health and that itself makes a sin, hurts our testimony because it controls us which brings death and destruction. The Bible says, Sin when it is finished, brings forth [...]

Stop Worrying…

Published on 2012-03-07 17:23:57

Jesus said … Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?  Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like [...]

Asking The Right Questions- Does God Care

Published on 2012-03-07 15:54:27

Does God Care About Our Problems? Watching the 2011-2012 NFL season, there was one player who spiked major debate. People everywhere were focused on Tim Tebow. If you don’t know who he is by now, he’s the Denver Quarterback famous for praying and praising God on and off the field. For a Christian like myself, [...]

Asking the Right Questions- Introduction

Published on 2012-03-07 15:29:44

Are You Asking God the Right Questions? So many times I find myself asking God questions. I ask Him if I’m important, if He has a plan for my life, if I’m living out my purpose. So many of those questions are about myself. It’s important to know that God loves each one of us and [...]

Who is like the LORD our God?

Published on 2012-03-01 18:07:00

The heavens praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings (angels)?  In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.  Psalm 89:5-7 For I [...]

Hopeful Hearts and Seasoned Souls

Published on 2012-03-01 07:14:49

She’s engaged! Is it your best friend? Your sister? Or is it you? Now that a ring is on your finger, you’re realizing that you’re life is about to change and you can’t wait another second to say “I do.” You think about all you’ve been through and your mind can’t help but go back [...]

Prayer for Rebellious/Disobedient Children!

Published on 2012-03-01 04:00:56

Parents should never stop loving children and showing affection no matter how old the children’s are. Parents should never turn their back on them when the childrens are facing any issues. As a Parent it’s our responsibility to train our children and lead them to Christ by Obeying God’s Will. We Parents need to be [...]

Prayer of a Tenant!

Published on 2012-02-27 11:25:12

In Jesus name, I cover myself, my husband and my daughter and my cat and anything that belongs to us with the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ and I ask for giant warrior angels to protect me and my family members. I bind up  and block every demon, , every curses , Every stronghold of [...]

FAITH, WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE…

Published on 2012-02-26 07:08:45

The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion (Heaven) with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD (reverence for God) is the key to this treasure.  Isaiah 33:5-6 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a [...]

Bring Glory to His Name…

Published on 2012-02-16 07:01:08

We have a strong city; (the Father’s house in Heaven) God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.  Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.  Isaiah 26:1-4 Declare [...]

What matters most

Published on 2012-02-15 16:52:40

The man who approaches God must have faith in two things, first that God exists and secondly that it is worth a man’s while to try to find God. (Hebrews 11:6) Philips Translation.  Finding out that God really does exist is one thing but even greater yet is learning how to find Him. It is [...]

God’s Love & Kindness…

Published on 2012-02-15 06:42:55

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified [...]

Who I am in You?

Published on 2012-02-13 15:35:39

In the early mornings when I am between waking and sleeping I think of you in song. This morning like yesterday I was singing “tell me once again, who I am in you, who I am in you.” Days ago, I was reading the book “Harbinger” by Jonathan Kahn. The book is written in fiction [...]

My Soul Finds Rest in God…

Published on 2012-02-11 07:48:08

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.  Psalm 23:1-3 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. For you, LORD, have delivered me from death, my eyes [...]

Never give up…Get up!

Published on 2012-02-07 06:38:55

We all face failure in our lives at times; whether they are recurring fears, lost opportunities, possibly even moral failures.  One of mine is that I get nervous when speaking to groups when I feel like I’m being evaluated.  Then my breath gets short and my voice starts cracking.  I’m just not myself when that [...]

Knowing “God’s” Wisdom…

Published on 2012-02-07 06:28:13

The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD  (reverence for God) is the key to this treasure.  Isaiah 33:5-6 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should [...]

Am I in Denial? The Deception and the Truth

Published on 2012-02-05 17:10:51

Am I in Denial?  Signs you may be in Denial, the Deception and the Truth We admitted that we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors and that our lives had become unmanageable. “I can stop any time I want to.”  “I have it under control”  “I’m not hurting anyone.”  “I’m stronger than other [...]

Approaching God with Confidence…

Published on 2012-02-05 07:37:41

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.  1 Timothy 2:5-6a Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do [...]

Quiet Your Heart…

Published on 2012-01-28 05:53:28

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalm 139:23 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?  If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if [...]

GPS

Published on 2011-07-05 21:12:44

GPS God Provided Safety Most newer car models now come standard with a GPS (Globaling Positioning System). If you drive an older model like me, you can purchase a portable GPS at many stores. The recent advances that allow the GPS help people travel

Prayer for Job Offer!

Published on 2011-07-03 12:09:27

Heavenly Father, I come before you in good faith repenting all my known and hidden sins .Please forgive me and cleanse me with the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. I cover myself and my entire life with the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Father as yo

Let Go and Let God Have His Way

Published on 2011-06-30 11:20:43

I surf the internet a few days ago when I encountered Dr. Stephen Covey 90/10 principle. Simply speaking the principle means that 10% of our lives events are beyond our control such flight delay, redundancy, the weather and the banking crisis. The ot

Never spend a day without Jesus…

Published on 2011-06-30 06:32:34

The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set o

Radical Renewal 25: Contradictions

Published on 2011-06-29 12:51:08

The Bible is a remarkably consistent book from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. This is pretty startling, when you consider that some forty authors wrote the sixty-six books of the Bible, and most of them never met each other. Some

Finding the Right Solution

Published on 2011-06-28 15:20:15

When life is not turning out the way you planned, where do you turn? Whom do you seek for answers? Unfortunately, many of us turn to all the wrong things, only to be disappointed when our plight grows worse instead of better.

The love of Judas Iscariot!

Published on 2011-06-26 09:52:42

We have come across many people in our lives who pretends to have love for us but in reality they don’t have, inwardly they hate us. Scriptures remind us that Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, Matt. 24:12. We k

God’s Incredible City in Heaven…

Published on 2011-06-23 06:24:31

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with the

Radical Renewal 24: Loopholes

Published on 2011-06-22 15:26:41

There’s an old story about the early 20th century comedian W.C. Fields. It was the twilight of his life and he was sitting on the front steps of the old folks home where he lived, reading a book. Someone who knew him approached, saw that the book w

The Wisdom To Know.

Published on 2011-06-19 22:05:12

(Paul writes) My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.  1 Corinthians 2:4-6  We know also that

Standing Ovation

Published on 2011-06-18 22:31:06

I am currently performing in the musical called “Annie” at a local theatre organization. Tonight, we received a standing ovation. For an actor, that feels good. Knowing the hard work you put in to making the show the best it can be, made

One in Christ.

Published on 2011-06-16 09:37:34

(Jesus said) “My prayer is not for them alone. (the Apostles) I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, (you and me) that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us s

Serving God for Financial profits!

Published on 2011-06-12 02:01:54

There are many wicked men professing to be” men of God” these days who are con artists, selfish, deceivers, self-righteous, liars, obsessed for money. These people use our Lord Jesus Christ’s name, to con who are poor, meek, and needy in the na

The Water Of Life

Published on 2011-06-11 07:04:26

He who was seated on the throne (God) said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling p

Radical Renewal 23: Taking A Dive

Published on 2011-06-10 19:18:56

Once, a long time ago, I stood on top of a covered bridge. I was drunk, which was my usual thing on the weekends when I was a young, backslidden man. Several of my friends had jumped off that bridge in times past, and I had foolishly bragged that I w

Radical Renewal 22: Who’s To Blame?

Published on 2011-06-09 11:38:24

When I was backslidden I rolled a car at close to a hundred miles an hour. I was dead drunk at the time, after trying to drown my sorrow over a lost job and a girlfriend who ditched me. Guess who I blamed for my troubles… God. Backsliders have

The Promises Of God!

Published on 2011-06-09 05:34:04

 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.  Proverbs 8:1  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  Jeremiah 29:12-13 (Jesus

Your hand will guide me

Published on 2011-06-09 02:53:03

Psalm 139:7-10 Guidance THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:9-10 I leased a car in Fairbanks, Alaska where I

Confess your Faith!

Published on 2011-06-08 06:43:40

Confessing your Faith … This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified (made right with God) freely by his gr

Ask Not ONLY What Your God Can Do For But ALSO What You Can Do For Your God?

Published on 2011-06-07 14:02:51

Too Often I find a recurrent theme in my prayers. From beginning to end sometimes….I ask God for His help over and over-again and again-and many different ways. Of course I usually always begin by asking for God’s forgiveness-knowing full well we

Adam and Eve

Published on 2011-06-07 05:04:32

The brothers looked outside their bedroom window and saw bright red, delicious apples dangling from the tree branches of their neighbour’s garden. “Wow!” shouted Johnny with excitement. “Look at those apples, “said Connor. “The apples are

Plans to Prosper

Published on 2011-06-06 18:50:39

Did you know that before the universe was created the thought of you existed? Before the stars were put into the sky, before the sun first shined, and before the first individual came into being, you were already planned by God. Not only did God have

Are you an Unbelieving Husband?

Published on 2011-06-05 22:52:50

1 Corinthians 7:14:For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. You are an unbelie

Pray More!!

Published on 2011-06-04 22:26:48

Right now, I have a big headache. I have the angel and the devil on my shoulders yelling into both ears, but I don’t know which one is which. I’m so confused on which decision to make. So what do I do? Just stop and pray. It’s hard

Fear Undressed!

Published on 2011-06-03 13:27:28

The knowledge you have about the spiritual realm will help you hit the right opponent when you war for your physical and spiritual inheritance on earth. I must confess that this process is not the best of exercise but it’s worth the exercise, trust

God is so good!

Published on 2011-06-03 07:49:11

Genesis 9:15-17 I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlas

Radical Renewal 21: Eternal Security

Published on 2011-06-01 18:47:53

This blog is about a difficult subject: eternal security. This topic has been a major bone of contention between denominations for a long, long time. Some denominations contend that a Christian can lose his or her salvation and come back, while other

The Son…

Published on 2011-06-01 07:00:56

Daniel writes … “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, (Jesus, the Word) coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days (God, the Father) and was led into his presence. He (

Ups and Downs

Published on 2011-05-31 00:38:05

My life is simply a roller-coaster. Many twists, turns, and upside downs. Several people have this kind of life. One moment, everything is perfect. The next thing you know, you have found yourself in a giant hole of doom. What do we do? Well, I was a

Radical Renewal 20: Backsliding

Published on 2011-05-30 16:02:38

A reader commented on my recent blog about Harold Camping: “Everyone is going to backslide, we are after all cursed with human nature.” That’s true. Christians are human beings, with all the faults and problems of humans everywhere. And yet, we

Family Protection Prayer!

Published on 2011-05-28 12:10:14

Do not be afraid of sudden terror Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. Prov. 3:25-26 Lord, I cover myself and everyone around me with the blood of Jesus. Father

Greed – When Desires Cross The Line

Published on 2011-05-27 08:47:36

We have adapted a lifestyle of 'keeping up with the Joneses' and standing in line for hours just to buy the latest and greatest, until it is out-teched in 2 months. Perhaps our greed is the source of our current economic demise. Greed is a sin, and

The Storms of Life…

Published on 2011-05-26 06:44:10

For he (God) spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ e

Radical Renewal 19: Harold Camping And The Truth

Published on 2011-05-25 16:21:39

Harold Camping’s failed May 21, 2011 end of the world prediction has presented the media with another golden opportunity to attack Christianity. But you’ve got to say this for the old guy – he’s stubborn. He now says that he made a miscalcula

Never give up!

Published on 2011-05-24 07:25:08

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10 

When YOU die, how will you be remembered?

Published on 2011-05-23 20:24:43

If you were to die this very second (God-forbid), how would you want to be remembered? When people who never knew you asked what you were like, what would you want others to tell them?

Rapture Still Set To Take Place!

Published on 2011-05-23 12:14:23

The Entire day of May 21st commenced and ended- Rapture-less! This date will most assuredly go down in history as a day of misguided beliefs! The world makes mockery of the bible and the biblical prophecies of the Rapture. Nay Sayers claim to hold vi

Come to Jesus…

Published on 2011-05-23 07:12:01

Jesus said … Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. (when you let Jesus into your life, he brings meaning, companionship, strength and

Are You “Good Enough” for Heaven?

Published on 2011-05-22 07:05:34

My husband and I had just been served dinner at one of our favorite restaurants when a couple, recently arrived from another country, came in and sat down very near us. Because neither my husband nor I are shy, we were soon engaged in a friendly, fou

We do have a Hope and a Future…

Published on 2011-05-21 07:52:39

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me wh

Radical Renewal 18: The Confession Principle

Published on 2011-05-21 02:31:23

Today I watched a recording of Charles Stanley’s latest tv broadcast. In it he asked if we were taught how to be Christians after we became Christians. I have to admit that I wasn’t. No one sat me down and explained what the Christian life is all

Letters of Love

Published on 2011-05-20 16:02:37

When Jesus walked this Earth, he gave us a command. “…’Love your neighbor as yourself’ There is no greater commandment than these” Mark 12:31 (NIV) Even for us teens, it’s hard to love one another with all the high

When you’re hurting….

Published on 2011-05-20 11:14:29

I found the quickest way to heal my wounds when I'm hurting and thought to share my thoughts with you.

Where can wisdom be found?

Published on 2011-05-19 07:00:48

Where can wisdom be found? “There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest d

LOVE

Published on 2011-05-16 21:26:10

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Potent Investments In A Downward Economy (2)

Published on 2011-05-16 19:37:52

(To read the 1-4, go to http://ogochukwunwokeji.blogspot.com/2011/01/potent-investments-in-downward-economy.html 5. Offering. This issue of offering has eluded a lot their blessings. Most people offer money and other material things with the mind tha

Potent Investments In A Downward Economy (1)

Published on 2011-05-16 19:23:00

The truth is, we all want to see our money where it is kept, but, there are certain events that we cannot control, such as fire outbreak, Economic crisis, Businesses shutting down, etc. These unfortunate events can end our long term investments. Pote

Radical Renewal 17: The Two Renewals

Published on 2011-05-16 16:39:34

If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that I’m not teaching psychology or some kind of weird, New Age religion. Instead, I teach transformation by renewal of the spirit of the mind (Ephesians 4:23) or radical renewal, which has implications

No one’s ever died for me before…

Published on 2011-05-16 07:06:23

“Kneeling in the darkness, trying hard to pray, but the words don’t come out easy, it’s been a long and trying day. I’m reaching out my heart to you, I’m reaching out my hand, and I ask you LORD reveal to me what I don&#

Grab Your Partner!

Published on 2011-05-15 20:52:55

Life is full of problems. Ask most anyone these days. There are few unique people who have no problems to share. To dwell on the negative, the pain and sorrow, the challenges….can be easy indeed. After all, that is what Satan would have us do.

Life’s Resume

Published on 2011-05-15 17:06:21

While thinking deeply, and on multiple levels from planes of intellectualism to spiritualism, I found profound thoughts buried there within my heart. This truth is evidenced best and most wholly by my life’s resume, which is a resume that represent

Is Your Impatient Attitude Destroying Your Life?

Published on 2011-05-14 14:41:30

This article speaks about the benefits of having patience and how waiting can change your life for the best.

The Lord is great!

Published on 2011-05-14 07:37:45

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.  Psalm 47:1-2  Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory a

Radical Renewal 16: Saved or Renewed?

Published on 2011-05-13 18:46:41

This is where the rubber meets the road, or, more appropriately, where the glove meets the boxer’s nose. That’s because I’m going to answer the question: “Do you need to be saved or renewed? First, let me say that if you believe that you’re

Joy in the Lord

Published on 2011-05-13 07:15:19

(Jesus said) “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word (the Gospel) and believes him who sent me (God) has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come w

W-A-I-T

Published on 2011-05-12 20:40:15

W-A-I-T Wisdom Acquired In Time It seems that we are a society that is constantly looking for how things can be done quickly. We have moved from rotary style home telephones to cellphones with touch screens believing we can stay connected to love one

Radical Renewal 14: Beginning Again

Published on 2011-05-12 15:18:05

I believe that many people are scared away from renewal by the fear that they’ll be judged if people see how they have failed as Christians. For many years I really didn’t even seek the Lord, and I’m sure one of the underlying causes was fear o

Do not give up.

Published on 2011-05-09 06:21:06

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10 

Radical Renewal 13: Mother’s Day 2011

Published on 2011-05-08 03:06:36

Perhaps Mother’s Day is a bad time to say it, but nothing shows the effect of backsliding on the Body of Christ like the relationships between parents and their children. Anyone who has read the Bible or heard Mother’s Day sermons recalls the ver

Radical Renewal 12: A Reasonable Faith

Published on 2011-05-08 03:02:54

If we look at our world and universe, in all their incredible variety, we are given a choice: believe that a loving, infinite, perfect God made them; or chance, in the form of evolution, did the job. I look at the infinitely small and the infinitely

What does the future hold for Syria, Israel, and the Palestinians, amid all the protests and turmoil in the Middle East?

Published on 2011-05-07 18:54:56

With many tanks and soldiers marching into different cities in Syria, the clash between Sunni and Shiite groups intensifies and threatens to add to the tension. There will be planned protests, too, on May 15 which could add even more fuel tot he fire

Happy Mother’s Day!

Published on 2011-05-07 16:35:30

Mary was the Mother of Jesus. She was a virgin and conceived Him miraculously by way of the Holy Spirit of God. She carried Him inside of her. She felt Him Move and kick as He grew and formed within her womb. She labored and went through the pain of

In the beginning…

Published on 2011-05-07 07:17:48

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him (the Word) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.  John 1:1-3 Genesis 1:1-3 …

sky meets the earth a miracle happens

Published on 2011-05-06 15:01:23

                                                            When the sky meets the earth a miracle happens and man says its science. The eyes of the unseen have not the sight to see that no bi

Life after Death

Published on 2011-05-03 20:55:36

(Jesus said) “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me (God) has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead

Radical Renewal 11: The Seedy Road To Renewal

Published on 2011-05-03 14:03:35

At least one half of the reason people backslide has to do with faith. From early childhood on, we are assaulted by so-called truths about Christianity and our faith. Many of us succumb to them. We’re fed a line of propaganda about how evolution, n

The Awesome Power of God.

Published on 2011-05-02 07:51:06

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days (now) he has spoken to us by his Son, (Jesus) whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. Th

America – God DOES Punish Nations For Their Sins.

Published on 2011-05-01 09:04:06

A majority of Americans, 56 percent, say God is in control of everything that happens in the world. However, less than four in 10 (38 percent) believe earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters are a sign from God, and fewer (29 percent) believe

Spreading the Seed from God…

Published on 2011-04-30 21:20:19

When he (Jesus) was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that, “‘they

Radical Renewal 10: Fruit Inspectors

Published on 2011-04-30 15:49:06

Any California fruit grower will tell you that their job is not an easy one. Fruit trees have to be cultivated, pruned, watered and picked at just the right time. Soil nutrients have to be added for maximum production. It’s a very labor intensive j

Radical Renewal 9:Sour Christians

Published on 2011-04-30 01:23:36

Recently, I heard a Christian comedian talking about how sour-faced Christians bug him. I can understand how he feels, but I don’t necessarily agree with him. That’s because I know some exceptions to the rule. For instance, take my Uncle Clyde. H

Radical Renewal 8: Conviction By Character

Published on 2011-04-28 13:10:29

One of the most astonishing passages in the Bible is found in the Gospel of John. There, in verses 1 thru 11, John relates the capture of Jesus by the representatives of the high priest along with men from the Roman cohort. According to Wikipedia, a

From One Man…

Published on 2011-04-25 07:53:18

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the LORD God made the earth and the heavens. Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and

Radical Renewal 7:The Simple Truth

Published on 2011-04-24 17:38:32

We Christians have these little sayings that sound so stupid to someone who doesn’t share our faith, like, “Have a blessed day,” or, “He is risen.” The expected response to that last phrase is “He is risen indeed.” But today I heard a l

The Unsearchable Riches In Christ

Published on 2011-04-23 08:08:48

(Paul writes) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of

Radical Renewal 6:The Faithful Jesus

Published on 2011-04-23 01:21:58

In many ways, ancient Rome was like the United States. One of the most important ways it resembled our country was its commercial influence on other nations. Rome was not only a plunderer, but it also bought the goods of those countries it absorbed.

Anchor Your Life OnThe Rock…

Published on 2011-04-21 08:11:40

We have a strong city; (in Heaven) God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust

Radical Renewal 5: The Secret Meaning Of The Cross

Published on 2011-04-21 00:41:57

Many Christians have no clue about the deeper meaning behind Christ’s death. Saying that He died for our sins is kind of like saying the Titanic sank because of an ice cube. But the Word doesn’t let us down. It has many ways of saying the same th

HOPELESSNESS

Published on 2011-04-20 22:03:55

The dawn has come and gone and I am still in bed not wanting to get up. I would like to snuggle down into the covers and lose myself to that wonderful dream. He is so handsome and he took my hand and he said “Hey beautiful where have you been hidin

Radical Renewal 4: Understanding Self-Righteousness

Published on 2011-04-19 22:58:37

I have a theory: most of the things that have caused non-Christians to characterize us Christians as hypocrites have come out of the lives of those who half-live the Christian life. Example: one of the big things that caused people to dump us all in

God’s Sovereign Choice

Published on 2011-04-19 08:35:22

Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” And the LORD said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassi

Overdose

Published on 2011-04-18 19:18:07

Intro: Many may think that the word overdose refers to drugs. And they’re right. But God has been pounding my heart with something really new to me, He’s bothered me so much that I had no idea why He kept reminding me of this, specially since I n

Pastoring a Flock: From the Heart of a Servant, Brother Tony Workman

Published on 2011-04-18 01:16:23

What does it take to pastor a flock? It takes a man who is in love with Jesus and who loves people

Where Can Wisdom Be Found…

Published on 2011-04-16 10:41:20

Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?  Lamentations 3:37-38  For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit

Radical Renewal: The Biblical Basis

Published on 2011-04-15 18:40:47

Because I grew up in a tradition that never used the word “renewal” and didn’t understand what it’s all about I tend to be uncomfortable using it myself. Even today, people use it in ways the Lord never intended. And yet the Apostle Paul disc

Jesus Returns to Heaven

Published on 2011-04-13 21:30:59

(Jesus said) I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.” Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. Now we can see that you know all th

“Radical Renewal” — The Hidden Civil War. By: Doug Martin

Published on 2011-04-13 11:18:04

As I write this, April 12, 2011 is only a couple of hours from its end. A hundred and fifty years ago, on this same date, America began its great Civil War with the first shot fired on Fort Sumter in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. The war

“Radical Renewal” — the way back to a great relationship with God. By: Doug Martin

Published on 2011-04-13 10:57:22

What is Christian renewal? Is it rededication or recommitment? Is it just learning to think rightly? Is it getting re-saved? Or is renewal a separate, completely unique experience that can very quickly change a Christian’s relationship with the liv

Our Days on Earth…

Published on 2011-04-11 23:28:14

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and every

Jesus Is Coming Soon!

Published on 2011-04-11 12:21:43

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 (New International Version, ©2011) 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lo

Judgment Day

Published on 2011-04-10 21:47:39

Every person will be judged We’ll all be judged one day, Christians and non-Christians alike. There is a good reason the Bible says in Proverbs 1:7 that “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom”.  Many people I talk with, even many who say

The Creator Of Life

Published on 2011-04-10 07:25:46

“Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.” “Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. You alone are the LORD. (Jesus is LORD) You made the heavens, even the highe

DIET CHRIST

Published on 2011-04-10 06:14:27

    There is no such thing as diet Christ    I have made a decision to diet. But, I have made this decision other times, as well. Why would this time be any different? I guess it’s just not meant for me. ~ The seed that fell on the footpath

Japan Earthquakes Provoke Fear of World End

Published on 2011-04-09 08:55:36

The  massive 9.1 earthquake in Japan recently has many people fearing the worst-world end!  Combined with other world earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, famines, global warming , and extreme weather conditions there is evidence of other troubling is

Be Thankful

Published on 2011-04-08 08:20:30

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ (the Word of God) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through ps

Please Stay Tuned for a Message from the Heavenly Broadcasting System

Published on 2011-04-07 19:42:06

An announcement from Channel 3 News In your life do you really believe Father Knows Best? Have you decided to Make Room For Daddy? What I am trying to ask you is, during this journey, Who’s the Boss? As Time Goes By we will all experience some Grow

The Spirit Of God

Published on 2011-04-02 09:32:02

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces (believers) contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the

Thirsty

Published on 2011-04-01 22:26:19

          “a ribbon of road was my companion”      I walked on this road hoped to see someone, though nothing but, a ribbon of road was my companion. I was thirsty and hungry. My throat was so dry that I picked up a pebble an

MONEY CAN’T BUY ME LOVE

Published on 2011-04-01 17:39:35

    Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 NLT If your like me, when you see a group of factory workers that win the mega Powerball, it’s hard to not do a little fantasy spending. But, as lengthy as the list

The God Factor

Published on 2011-04-01 06:32:16

"Whatsoever that is born of God overcomes the world"

Character of God

Published on 2011-03-30 20:22:31

Grasping our Father’s Hand The stars are shining in the sky but the hidden secrets that we do not see are the nuggets that we need to learn while grasping our Father’s hand. Climbing that mountain finding my hands and feet holds clasping the

This Is Not “The Gift”

Published on 2011-03-30 08:10:02

There's always a bigger picture in GOD.

If Jesus is God, then why scriptures say Son of God?

Published on 2011-03-29 22:07:13

We know that Jesus Christ is God and man. Jesus Christ is God in human flesh (II Corinthians 5:19). Isaiah said, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel

Word of Wisdom

Published on 2011-03-29 07:33:19

Words of Wisdom … The works of his (God’s) hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. He provided redemption for his people; (he made a w

Is nuclear power safe where disasters happen like the Japanese earthquake and tsunami? Or anywhere?

Published on 2011-03-28 19:13:16

The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan has raised fears. This is not only because – until the last decade and the awful Indian Ocean one – the word “tsunami” was rarely mentioned. Nuclear power has also come under scrutiny, with worries n

If Jesus is Not God, Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Published on 2011-03-28 17:48:29

Jesus Christ is GOD the Father,Son of God, Son of Man, Messaiah, prophet, HE is everything because He is GOD. 1. If Jesus is not God, then why Jesus never changes (Hebrews 13:8), for we know that God doesn’t change in (Malachi 3:6).  2. If Jesus i

Fix your eyes on Jesus

Published on 2011-03-27 09:54:52

Isaiah 61:1-2a … (written around 800 years before Jesus was born) The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. (poor in spirit) He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, t

Emergence of Day and Night (part three)

Published on 2011-03-25 12:05:45

When is the Dawn of a New Day Most people, including myself at some point in time, were taught to believe that a day starts in the evening, and ends either at midnight, and to the Sabbath observers  at  sunset. But when does a day truly begins? Des

What must we do to be saved

Published on 2011-03-25 07:46:03

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open,

Do not commit theft, robbery, stealing or burglary!

Published on 2011-03-24 13:16:59

The ten countries with the largest population in world are first being China, the second country in the world with most population is India, and United States is the 3rd populated country in the world and Indonesia is the fourth populated country in

Overcoming this World

Published on 2011-03-22 08:29:58

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort

Prayer for Japan

Published on 2011-03-22 03:18:04

Lord Jesus, I praise and worship you. I cover all the people affected by the huge tsunami and Nuclear Explosion in Japan. I plead the blood of Jesus Christ on all the mankind, animals and birds suffering as a result of the disaster .I come to you to

The City Built by God

Published on 2011-03-19 12:27:11

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, (we die) we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.  2 Corinthians 5:1  I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from

JESUS AND BILL

Published on 2011-03-19 12:00:57

    During the 1975 Boston Marathon, Bill Rodgers was the leader of the race at the 17 mile mark. In fact, Bill was leading by over 200 yards to the next competitor. And the news at this point gets even better. He is 38 seconds ahead of the pace to

The Rock Eternal

Published on 2011-03-16 08:31:23

“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strengthand keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 22:31-3

P-A-L-M-S

Published on 2011-03-14 13:11:10

PALMS Pain And Love Means Salvation We tend to be a society that values beauty and perfection. I find this a paradox because there is none among us who fit that category. We are all bruised and blemished whether located inside or out. I find myself w

Emergence of Day and Night (part two)

Published on 2011-03-14 09:19:39

God created darkness, by creating Lucifer, the source from which night and darkness emanated. Lucifer was created as the son of the morning, who illuminated the earth. He was adorned with every precious stone, and was blameless in his ways, from the

Fishers of Men

Published on 2011-03-12 07:45:32

(Isaiah writes) Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?  Isaiah 53:1  How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim sa

READING PALMS

Published on 2011-03-11 09:05:33

In Isaiah 49:16, The Lord says, “ See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.’       I am planning to run a marathon later this year. A friend of mine, whom has run several of them, had a suggestion. Write your name boldly on y

The Emergence of Day and Night (part one)

Published on 2011-03-09 11:17:03

The Emergence of Day and Night It is stated quite explicitly in scriptures that, ‘…Since the creation of the world, God’s invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been

The Lord cares about us

Published on 2011-03-09 07:57:54

(Jesus said) Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. “I tell you, whoever publicly acknow

Q-U-E-S-T

Published on 2011-03-07 21:12:24

QUEST Quietly Untying Experiences Seeking Truth The mysteries of life have perplexed and baffled man for centuries. Countless philosophers and even prophets have placated the meaning of this existence we call life. Recently, some people of have begun

FAULTY SCALES

Published on 2011-03-07 09:00:31

  “ Well, I don’t drink like that guy!” “ I would never treat my wife that bad!” “ I’m an angel compared to her!” “ Why can’t they get their life together, you know; like mine?” “ Why can’t people see what a

FAITH IN THE SHALLOW END

Published on 2011-03-05 14:37:28

  I remember being afraid of water. It has been over 30 years ago, but I still remember that fear. My parents put me in swim lessons, but it wasn’t enough for me to overcome it. Until one day, it changed.  I used this thought process: Everyda

Knowing God’s Will

Published on 2011-03-05 09:32:48

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and every

Keep praying until you get God’s result!

Published on 2011-03-04 14:53:48

The word pray occurs 365 times in the Bible. God wants us to pray earnestly with patience and persistence not just one time and then forget it. When we read scriptures we can see many examples of people who lived by faith got many blessings. In Abel,

Children of God

Published on 2011-03-04 08:29:25

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (Jesus)  1 John 3:1  Therefore, as God’s chosen people, hol

PARDON ME?

Published on 2011-03-04 06:10:25

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV   Have you ever heard the story about the king that visited his nation’s prisons? The king went from prisoner

The Righteousness of God

Published on 2011-03-03 08:31:18

Now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, (everyone

LET GOD

Published on 2011-03-02 10:55:10

I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Psalm 142:1-3 NLT    If this were an audio verse, it would cry

Grace and Mercy

Published on 2011-03-02 09:33:53

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve  or repay us according to our iniquities.  Psalm 103:8-11 For a

God still holds the eating of unclean flesh as an Abomination!

Published on 2011-03-01 23:38:04

God’s law is applicable to all of mankind not just particularly a group or sect or particular religion. Pig belong to the forbidden animals, and not allowed to be eaten by the believers because Pig eats almost anything dirty and these creatures

C-H-A-N-G-E

Published on 2011-02-28 21:27:18

CHANGE Christ Has Arranged New Growth Everyday Most of us have reached that point where a certain aspect of our life needs a complete overhaul. Setting your sights on making that change can have a daunting effect. For example, our intentions are to s

BLESSED?

Published on 2011-02-28 15:10:56

My child is driving me to madness, as another small premature baby clings to life and the family pleads with the Lord for healing and understanding.  We just don’t have the money to eat out, as another deserted orphan cries in the night, not k

I’M POSSIBLE

Published on 2011-02-27 16:41:50

 Jesus looked at them intently and said, “ Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:27 NLT    I wrote a few months ago about a commercial that I heard, and it went like this…  “ R

Immortality

Published on 2011-02-26 10:41:45

In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.  Proverbs 12:28  What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”      Romans 4:3 This righteousness is given through f

CHRIST FOR CLUNKERS

Published on 2011-02-26 06:17:21

   Restoration:   This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Everyday, on my drive to the office; I pass a salvage yard. Acres upon acres of broken, wrecke

JOY THIEF

Published on 2011-02-24 17:00:20

What’s your thief?           A woman that I had just met told me an incredible story. She was 74 years of age and her husband had passed away recently. One of the things that she did to keep active was clean the church. I am sure it was a

THIS TEA TASTES FUNNY

Published on 2011-02-23 17:18:18

     Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Hebrews 12:15 NLT   Remember watching the old poison tea trick in the movies. The angry person of the two, decides to sit down and have a friendly cup o

Resume of a Christian Believer

Published on 2011-02-22 18:09:13

Resume of a Christian Believer. Contact Address: Philippians 3:20, Kingdom of God Road, Heaven. Gods Phone number: Jeremiah 33:3 OBJECTIVE: To grow in Godliness and to encourage others towards Godliness, to serve GOD with all our heart and with all o

WILL I?

Published on 2011-02-22 12:25:35

The LORD says, “ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those that trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.                            

The Goodness of God

Published on 2011-02-22 07:55:43

Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints—but let them not return to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that

On Judgment Day You’ll Wish You had been Biblically correct Not Politically correct!

Published on 2011-02-21 01:45:09

Sin has increased because of Lack of godly values. Godly values are very essential to build a strong and a healthy nation. When our parenting is on Gods word Our Families will prosper, our society and their by our nation prospers. We live like a hypo

L-O-V-E

Published on 2011-02-20 22:18:37

L-O-V-E Leaning On Victorious Examples How many love stories have you watched on television? Can’t recall? How many romantic movies have you gone to see this year? Do the emotions they evoked while in the theater still linger today? Without the use

Eternal Glory

Published on 2011-02-20 21:45:14

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me wh

TRICK, TREAT, HELP, or HARM?

Published on 2011-02-20 18:37:43

“ So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation.” 1 Peter 5:10 NLT         I remember an incident from several years ago, and my attempt to anchor a newly

EAST TO WEST

Published on 2011-02-20 06:59:29

  ‘Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be it’s master.” Genesis 4:7 NLT     We are all aware that sin is just waiting for us at the front door. Everywhere we are going, it is there. So, what

NEW SHOES

Published on 2011-02-19 20:53:59

 This story describes a journey. The beginning of following Jesus Christ, and putting it into the terms of “shoes”. My prayer is that you will find yourself somewhere on this path, and that you will seek out His friendship and get……

Do you put work before God and your family?

Published on 2011-02-19 15:34:59

God has high ideals for each one of us and he is concerned how high priority we place our houses, families and relationships with him. Whoever  is committed to work more and more  and very least committed to be around  God and their  families suc

God’s Word is Trustworthy and True

Published on 2011-02-19 09:21:07

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture (the revelation of God in the Bible) came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from

WEEDS

Published on 2011-02-18 20:08:01

  The Bible says that weeds…. are the worries of life and the lure of wealth. Matthew 13:22     My daughter, Olivia; had a story idea. The beautiful flowers of life, surrounded by weeds. The more I thought about her idea, the more I wanted t

Christ in you, the hope of glory

Published on 2011-02-18 08:00:19

(Paul writes) …  I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them

A Sweet Treat

Published on 2011-02-17 07:41:40

 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 NLT     Our mighty struggle with the concept of grace is depicted in a cartoon strip called, “Dennis The Menace.”  

Addition and Subtraction

Published on 2011-02-16 09:31:28

  And so, dear brothers; I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living sacrifice, holy— the kind he can accept. When you think of what He has done for you, is this too much to ask? Romans 12:1 TLB Matthew Henry said, “Tak

The Goal of your Faith.

Published on 2011-02-16 07:52:21

As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?  Psalm 18:30-31   (Paul writes) But what does it say? “The word is near

Mole Hills

Published on 2011-02-15 19:09:22

A friend of mine had a real issue. He had built his new office on a beautiful piece of land, and with the lawn in the front well kept; the appearance was one of order. However a problem had arisen. Molehills began to appear in the yard, and not just

Being right with God

Published on 2011-02-11 07:37:03

But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and f

Confess your sins NOT just to God BUT also with each other!

Published on 2011-02-10 18:36:59

To God all sin is sin. We must have right relationship with God and man. The Spirit of god which is the holy spirit convicts people of their sin , also comforts, speaks truth and testifies about Jesus Christ, brings righteousness corrects, reproves a

Learn from the Lord Jesus

Published on 2011-02-09 08:40:09

(Paul writes) We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—the faith and love that spring from the hope stored u

Why is the World in such Crisis (Part 3)

Published on 2011-02-08 14:54:29

1b. Violating the Law concerning Morality Immorality is another contributing factor to the crisis the world faces today. The root cause of immorality is because people do not like to retain God in their knowledge. Again, forsaking the Lord, the fount

The Rapture

Published on 2011-02-07 20:25:39

(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, (believers) we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, (who died) so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and s

Deny Ungodliness and Pursue Godliness!

Published on 2011-02-07 14:42:04

Unrepentant, non believers and rebellious person continues to live in sin reject correction and they do not want their evil deeds to come to light because their works are evil and they live in comfortable sinful lifestyle. They are always looking for

The Enduring Word of God

Published on 2011-02-04 08:19:56

(Isaiah writes) A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD b

What are your excuses to justify sin and to remain in ungodliness? What does Gods word say when you justify?

Published on 2011-02-03 00:49:15

People who want to live in sinful ungodly life will have lots of excuses, some even may claim as their personality , and some may say God made me that way, some may even say split personality, or bipolar etc , some even may use the Bible to justify t

Not Believing God

Published on 2011-02-01 00:07:11

(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know th

REACHING YOUR DESTINY

Published on 2011-01-31 23:41:14

REACHING YOUR DESTINY 1 kings 3; 16-22 “‘Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. One of them said, ‘Pardon me, my lord. This woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was there with me. The th

ENLARGED TERRITORY

Published on 2011-01-31 23:36:41

ENLARGED TERRITORY BY TONY FAVORED EDSON I must admit that I was tempted yet again to call this article “Abundant life” but then I realized I’ve written so many with a similar title. Out of pain, Jabez prayed that God would enlarge his territor

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE NAME OF JESUS.

Published on 2011-01-31 23:33:06

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE NAME OF JESUS. Part one. T he name of Jesus is no ordinary name. It’s a name that possesses anything and everything that man needs. When I say ‘the name of Jesus’ I beg not to be involved in the on-going debate on whether

BLISS

Published on 2011-01-31 20:59:21

BLISS Believing Love Includes Spiritual Seasons The institution of marriage has been compared to many things. Unfortunately, we tend to hear more negative terms than positive ones. Spouses have been called “the old ball and chain.” While others e

God’s Promises = Conquered Pressures

Published on 2011-01-29 18:54:12

Shining Perspective I opened the door and my son yells from upstairs, “Hi Momma! Come up here!” Intrigued by the excitement, I drop my bags and head up the stairs. He continues, “I got on BLUE today! And look, I got this!” (Let me take a mome

Build your life on the Rock

Published on 2011-01-29 11:12:25

“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strengthand keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 2

17 Reasons Why America is Great Nation!

Published on 2011-01-28 00:16:22

1. It is the 3rd largest continent in the world noted for its architecture, buildings and skyline. 2. It has the world’s third largest country in population. 3. It is the most, youngest, respected powerful nation around the world. 4. It is the

The Trinity

Published on 2011-01-26 09:15:23

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) was hovering over the waters. And God (the Father) said, “Let there b

Is it ok to drink alcohol?

Published on 2011-01-24 13:19:06

I was recently asked by a brother in the Lord “Is it wrong to consume alcohol?” This is a common question in the Body of Christ and after much research, I find division in the Church on this topic. Some say wine is ok and others say that

R-O-C-K

Published on 2011-01-23 22:14:39

Risen Omnipotent Crucified King A rock is something is steady, solid, and secure. I can attribute these same characteristics to Christ. I look at my Rock as my Risen Omnipotent Crucified King. Christ can make all the difference in one’s life. If yo

Faith in People Fails but Faith in God Never Fails!

Published on 2011-01-22 23:44:51

Faith is believing and trusting God and hoping for the evidence of things not seen. Faith in God gives us confidence, hope, peace and joy. God wants us to put our faith in action. Many people believe God, but they do not trust enough to believe in Go

The Joy of the Lord

Published on 2011-01-22 17:25:34

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed (chosen) one.  Psalm

The Majesty of God

Published on 2011-01-21 07:55:27

(A psalm written by King David who lived about 1,000 years before Jesus was born)  …  O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have

Have an Attitude of Gratitude!

Published on 2011-01-20 21:27:04

Most people take their blessings for granted in life. The true gratitude comes with humility, love, appreciation and the grace in them is reflected for willingness to express gratitude. It is an expression of thankfulness to anyone doing a favor or k

Why is the World in Crisis (part 2

Published on 2011-01-20 19:38:00

The world is in crisis because men have forsaken and held in contempt, the law which the Lord has ordained, and which if obeyed would guarantee the safety of its inhabitants, and all would be well with them. Law Concerning Violence One of the laws wh

Inspirational verses for Young people!

Published on 2011-01-18 13:42:22

Christian young people today are turning to worldly  ways instead of Godly ways.. God expects everyone to obey His commandments, learn to love and fear the Lord, and to follow the will of God by  seeking  Godly ways. Here is what the scriptures sa

The Fathers House…

Published on 2011-01-18 08:03:01

(Jesus said) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. (because Jesus is God – the Word) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a pla

Living On The Mountain – Who Is the Peacemaker?

Published on 2011-01-17 12:17:29

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 First Step to Peace Peacemaker. According to the dictionary this word means “a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, esp. by reconciling parties who d

Who is a God like you?

Published on 2011-01-16 09:15:12

He says, “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  For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? In the counc

THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF INTERCESSORY

Published on 2011-01-16 03:27:15

THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE  OF INTERCESSORY BY TONY “FAVORED” EDSON Have you ever heard of people talking about intercessory? This powerful asset has been misused and misunderstood by many in the body of Christ today. Let’s start by defining wha

DOING EXPLOITS IN GOD

Published on 2011-01-16 03:15:36

DOING EXPLOITS Daniel 11:32b – Those who know their God shall be strong and do mighty exploits According to Webster, the word “Exploits” means an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness I have always asked myself- and I know am not alone-

DAWN

Published on 2011-01-15 20:39:23

Daily Awakening With Newness The beginning of a new year is often a time when people make an effort to leave behind bad decisions of the past and forge ahead toward better times. Some of us are likely to put off some needed changes waiting for the be

A Thousand Year Day…

Published on 2011-01-13 23:32:01

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mo

It’s Time to Get Your Priorities in Order

Published on 2011-01-13 17:44:45

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.

Why the World is in such Turmoil

Published on 2011-01-11 19:24:35

One common notion expressed by most people is, “If God was really powerful and good, He would not allow so much evil and suffering to go on.” On the other hand, there are those who believe that, the victims of calamities are worse sinners than ot

Having eyes that see…

Published on 2011-01-11 08:23:01

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” He said, “Go and tell this people:  “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perc

Jesus rolled His eyes

Published on 2011-01-07 20:23:36

Being a parent I find myself repeating things over and over, seems sometimes my children don’t listen, don’t remember, or just don’t get it. about the third time I find myself rolling my eyes. I Have been reading the book of John an

The Storms of Life

Published on 2011-01-07 12:27:54

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inhe

Important guidelines for International Travel with pet to India!

Published on 2011-01-05 21:50:24

  Pets form an important part of the family. Travelling with Pet is a complicated process to India. Pets will be accepted only when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and rabies vaccination certificates, entry permits and other document

The path to Eternal Life…

Published on 2011-01-05 21:44:06

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect (believers) and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning

The Word is near you…

Published on 2011-01-04 08:28:53

(God said) Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, “Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” Nor is it beyond

What Was Your Birthday Gift to Jesus?

Published on 2010-12-31 12:34:02

I have a question for you. When was the last time that you into a birthday party in all of the guests opened up gifts that was given to them by everybody else while the person whose birthday is being celebrated sat there and watched, receiving nothi

How to keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and the best resolutions?

Published on 2010-12-31 12:17:57

Many people celebrate the New Year, and see it as a time of starting over. While anytime can bring a new beginning, the new year seems best for such resolutions because there is a logical change over to a new number. Lots of people try to shake bad