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June 15, 2016
I Don’t Have Time for You
I Don’t Have Time for You
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Rev. 3:20
Picture the love of your life. Your spouse you love more than anyone you’ve ever loved. Your very best friend you’ve ever had. Your beloved child. Your fiancé you’re so in love with you can’t imagine waiting another day to get married. Your parents you love so unbelievably much you wouldn’t trade them for any o...
The Greatest Tragedy Ever
The Greatest Tragedy Ever
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:” Romans 3:23-24
“I forgive you,” I said years ago to someone special to me.
“I don’t need your forgiveness,” the person responded. “I haven’t done anything wrong.” This couldn’t have been further from the truth.
That was one of the most tragic days of my life, but the tragedy was nothing compared with how those moments reflect...
June 11, 2016
HIS Store, HIS Love
HIS Store, HIS Love
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35
I live so much of my life without a plan. I seem to just land places. Sometimes I discover, sadly, my flesh has led me there and am reminded that it is displeasing to God when my flesh leads the way. Other times, and I so desire this, I land places to find confirmation God’s Spirit lovingly led me there. Like the day I found myself walking through the double doors of a l...
June 10, 2016
Are You Pleasing God
Are You Pleasing God?
“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Col. 1:9-10 ESV
“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please...
June 8, 2016
Do You Fit In?
Do You Fit In?
“…put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Eph. 4:22-24 ESV
You wonder why I don’t fit into this world, into the US culture anyway. My neighbor pulled up in his lime green work van as I walked along in the glorious sunshine a day after the second tropical storm in sev...
June 7, 2016
After the Storm
After the Storm
“And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they...
June 6, 2016
I Can’t Take This Anymore!
I Can’t Take It Anymore!
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:” Isaiah 26:3-4
“I can’t take it anymore!” I raged and cried. There are few things in life I have cried out to God more desperately about concerning myself than in recent days, weeks, and months as I have called out to Him continually to provide relief, a break, physical help, a reprieve, and,...
June 3, 2016
Are You Content?
Are You Content?
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil. 4:11-13
The apostle Paul was such a phenomenal example in how he served God. Not only did he roll up his sleeves, sweat, labor, get di...
June 1, 2016
A Joyful Noise
A Joyful Noise
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Psalm 98:4
I am going through a hard time. Again. The details don’t matter. We all have our stories. I have mine. You have yours. Everyone has theirs. Jesus didn’t promise us we would be happy all the time on earth. He said we will have tribulations, but we can find peace, hope, and everlasting life by repenting and following Him. We do have tribulations, don’t we? Which brings...
May 31, 2016
Don’t Forget This
Don’t Forget This!
“…Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities…Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies…The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us accordin...
