SCRIPTURE: "The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation."  Psalm 118:14 This verse, within this chapter, is clearly 'remnant' language, the language of those totally sold out for God, for Christ. "O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.[Psalm 118:29]" Amen. It is definitive. It is assertive. It is so central as to be eccentric. It is bold a...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:10-11 Et...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: " 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." Hebrews 11:6 Ameca made its recent debut into the public as an example of what's on the horizon for the connecting of artificial intelligence with 'humanoid' robots, and for all appearances, there is quite a receptive audience ...  Read More

SCRIPTURES: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." Revelation 12:11"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek."   Romans 1:16"He answered them, “He who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your bed...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, 'The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and  ever!” 16 And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, 17 saying: 'We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 It should not seem strange that troubling circumstances befall us. We are to be overjoyed, not because of the circumstances, but because God is able to keep us in the midst of the circumstances. James 1:2-3 says “My brethren, count it all joy when yo...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “For if while we were still enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by His life” Romans 5:10 The God of the universe wrote THE Book on reconciliation. If you by His grace are among the twice-born, you have a much deeper appreciation of this fact than most people—you know, particularly those traveling on th...  Read More

SCRIPTURE:  “19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built toge...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for i...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "And having heard the king, they went their way; and lo, the star which they had seen in the east went on before them, until it came and stood over where the Child was. And when they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And they came into the house and saw the Child with Mary, His mother; and they fell down and worshipped Him; and opening their treasures they presente...  Read More

SCRIPTURES: "Accuser" Revelation 12:10;  "Adversary" 1 Peter 5:8;  "Roaring Lion" 1 Peter 5:8;  "Beelzebub" Matthew 12:24;  "Ruler of Demons" Mark 3:22; "Dragon" Revelation 12:3; "Evil one" John 17:15;  "God of this world" John 12:31 and 2 Corinthian 4:4; "Serpentine of old" Revelation 12:9;  "Tempter" 1 Thessalonians 3:5;  "Prince of the power of the air" Ephesians 2:2;  "The Devil" Matthew 4:1; ...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” John 12:24 This verse highlights a principle of spiritual fruitfulness through sacrifice. Jesus uses theanalogy of a grain of wheat never dies; it remains only a single seed. If it dies it will bearmore and more fruit. If a grain dies it becom...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” Philippians 1:6 Someone has said that attitude is 90% how you take it and 10% how you make it. Someof us have attitudes, mega and mini, but still attitudes! In an unequally yokedrelationship, our children can be affected by a marital relationship where there are...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will point out to you.” Genesis 22:1, 2 How do you feel about tests or what’s more commonly referred to as trials? Do they fill you with nail-biting anxiety, deep foreboding? If you belong to the Lord, they are designed to...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 People of a certain age are probably familiar with the very popular novel by Judy Blume, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. This coming-of-age novel explored a young girl’s quest for religion in a family without any religio...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, 'The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!' 16 And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, 17 saying: 'We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was ...  Read More

SCRIPTURES:  “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15:57 “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6   Many days in life, we can find ourselves in what we sometimes ca...  Read More

Scripture: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 This passage gives assurance that God has plans for us, even in difficult circumstances.Christians apply this to their lives suggesting that God has plans for us including, among other things, prosperity, protection, and positive life in th...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”  Hebrews 12:11 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 maintai...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." It is better to share the most important news of all with strangers than with no one! I’m talking about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you’re burdened to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with souls on their way to a t...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” Luke 1:45 Women, do you know your place?It's a hard question to ask if you are uncertain, yet walk in God's grace.Jesus shows us that He values all.He took stock in many and women heard His call.They knew His name and believed His words.And because of their faith; women thro...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Pet...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them…” 1 John 4:16b This year National Grandparents Day falls on Sunday, September 7th. As it approaches, I can’t help but share my conviction that everyone should have the experience of a godly grandparent. [For me it was my maternal grandmother]. She knew how to show forth the love of Christ. In fact, I don’t recall ...  Read More