Scripture: Malachi 3:6 - For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore, you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.In a world where new challenges face us every day, can we really trust that God will be the same today and tomorrow? Perhaps ones’ response will weigh heavy on their spiritual foundation. According to (Isaiah 40:8) “God does not change.  The writer of Hebrews, states “Jesus is the same yes...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 12:36 (NKJB) - “…for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”In the words of Philippians 1:27 we’re called to let our conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.  Have you ever been in a professional setting, and upon hearing a flurry of frivolous or debasing talk, asked yourself, “What IS this—the stage of some ribald comedy club or t...  Read More

Scripture:  Galatians 6:9-10 - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.Are you one of those that began to serve the Lord Jesus Christ with excitement and energy, but now have or seem to be feeling like you want to quit?  The...  Read More

Scripture:  John 14:26-27 - But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.Jesus said “Let not your heart b...  Read More

Scripture: I Cor. 11:23-24 NKJ …. “the  Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: (v-24) and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat;  this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”  The churches recognize the ordinance (tradition) established by Jesus Christ for His people to observe the Lord’s supper. This tradition is also call...  Read More

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5 New King James Version (NKJV) 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, Reference: 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16 I have to take every thought CAPTIVEThis mind of mines is frequently ACTIVEMy mind accepts all thoughts, if I ALLOWThe ones that are pure, a...  Read More

Scripture:  “In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death.  And Isaiah the prophet….went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD:  ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.”  2 Kings 20:1 NKJV   Of all the fascinating events that we read about King Hezekiah’s life, I’ve always been impressed with our Lord telling him the exact balance of his years. (2 Kings 20:6) How would ...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 8:26 HCSB - In the same way the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with unspoken groanings.I have a confession to make: I don’t always pray like I should. Prayer isn’t as complicated as I make it. God doesn’t wanna hear a bunch of flowery words, He just wants to hear my heart! P...  Read More

Scripture: John 20:31 NKJ - … but these are written that you may “believe” that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing – you may have life in His name.Far too often during the course of ones’ day; you hear people say “you have to believe in yourself.”  Too often it is said to our young population. That is the worse advice one could give to another ” flawed”  human being. (Gen. 3: ...  Read More

Scripture:  Heb. 12: 7 “ If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?”Daniel responded right to authority, thereby, having God’s favor upon his life. When we do things according to our own desires and will, we make trouble for ourselves. Therefore, we should maintain close fellowship with the Lord and ask for wisdom in our circums...  Read More

Scripture:  Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.God’s greatest desire and pleasure is to be believed by us.  He has limited us to one supreme way to have a relationship with Him.  Our present text for devotion declares that no one can ever please God without fait...  Read More

Scripture:  John 17:15 - I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.This was a very trying time for the disciples.  Christ would be soon leaving them to return to the Father.  The world was so evil/treacherous toward Christ and the disciples, because they (Christ and the disciples) were in the world but not of the world. Many people h...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 12:9a - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.There seems to be no trouble like the trouble of having turbulence on an airplane while traveling.  You are helpless, and you have no control or any idea of how long it will last.  In life, you have many experiences of turbulence, if you will.The comforts of living a fa...  Read More

(Scripture) Acts 13:1-5:  1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted...  Read More

Scripture:  John 4:39 “And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.”There are two general types of clay, based on how the substance reacts when mixed with water. Expandable clay swells when water is added to it. Expandable clay can absorb so much water that the clay itself becomes a liquid.Nonexpandable cla...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 12:3 HCSB  - For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one.Unmerited favor … “God’s favor toward the unworthy” … God’s choice to forgive us, bless us, keep us, provide for us and protect us even though we don't deserve it. Simply put, ...  Read More

Scripture: Luke 6:22, 23(a) NASB -   “Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.  Be glad….and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven.” In an old Harrison Ford film, “Air Force One,” the presidential plane gets hijacked by terroristic Russian nationals who, desire to force the American preside...  Read More

Habakkuk 3:19 (NKJV) - The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.”Are difficulties, setbacks, disappointments, hardships, trials, tribulations, sufferings, violence, crime, and racism the by-product of the modern time that we live in? Not at all, there was a prophet named Habakkuk who lived over 3,500 years ago who saw some of the...  Read More