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1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-8 “REJOICE ALWAYS, PRAY CONTINUALLY, GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES; FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS.” It’s easy to read these as simply beautiful words but it’s hard to try to live them. The Lord says He wants us to be “THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.” But how can we Read More

GALATIANS 5:13 “YOU MY BROTHERS (AND SISTERS) WERE CALLED TO BE FREE. BUT DO NOT USE YOUR FREEDOM TO INDULGE THE SINFUL NATURE.” One of the most wonderful benefits of being a believer is the freedom we inherit. However, living with freedom is not easy. We need to remind ourselves we really are free and Read More

COLOSSIANS 1:26-7 “THE MYSTERY IS NOW DISCLOSED TO THE LORD’S PEOPLE. TO THEM GOD HAS CHOSEN TO MAKE KNOW AMONG THE GENTILES THE GLORIOUS RICHES OF THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY.” God’s word unfolds the MYSTERY which is hard for most to fathom. If one can INVITE Jesus and Read More

JOSHUA 24:15 “BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSEHOLD, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.” We go through life as if through seasons. At any time, we can start over as if a SPRINGTIME and will go through many WINTERS of hardship. Our life course is always changing. .But for stability, I’ve learned there has got Read More

ROMANS 14:17 “FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT FOOD AND DRINK BUT RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE AND JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT.” What is the Kingdom of God that the Bible talks so much about? Paul tells us it’s not a place or a thing but a STATE OF MIND and a RELATIONSHIP with the Read More

2 TIMOTHY 1:7 “THE SPIRIT GOD GAVE US DOES NOT MAKE US TIMID, BUT GIVES US POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE.” Overtime,the longer we’ve been believers, the more courageous we feel. We may start out timid but will grow in strength and courage. God’s spirit supplies us with 3 critical ingredients. We notice our insistence to Read More

PSALM 82:3-4 “DEFEND THE WEAK AND THE FATHERLESS, UPHOLD THE CAUSE OF THE POOR AND THE OPPRESSED. RESCUE THE WEAK AND THE NEEDY AND DELIVER THEM FROM THE HAND OF THE WICKED.” Worship to God is about looking outside ourselves and thinking about the welfare of others. Reading scripture is a study in the importance Read More

JEREMIAH 29:7 “SEEK THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF THE CITY TO WHICH I HAVE CARRIED YOU INTO EXILE. PRAY TO THE LORD FOR IT, BECAUSE IF IT PROSPERS, YOU TOO WILL PROSPER.” This principle of living is just as true today. Christians often feel like they are living in exile like the Jews in Babylon. Read More

PHILLIPIANS 4:19 “MY GOD WILL MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY IN CHRIST JESUS.” One of our assignments as a Christian is to learn to be CONTENTED. The assurance from God that he will meet “ALL OUR NEEDS” is an inducement to be contented. Your needs are his concern. I’ve Read More

MATTHEW 13:45-6 “THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE A MERCHANT LOOKING FOR FINE PEARLS. WHEN HE FOUND ONE OF GREAT VALUE, HE WHEN AWAY AND SOLD EVERYTHING HE HAD AN BOUGHT IT.” What is it about the “Kingdom of Heaven” that we would be willing to give everything to attain (like the Pearls)? Jesus directed Read More