"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 Which of these names of Jesus means the most to you this season? ...  Read More

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14 - Now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the entire imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my bondage is because I am in Christ. Most of the flock have gained confidence in the LORD from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly.Q. "H...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.The opposite of hopelessness is hopefulness. Many of God’s servants have felt hopeless or discouraged/depressed. Elijah said “O Lord take away my life” (I Kings 19:4).  Jeremiah said “Behold, ...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.The holiday season brings on so many emotions. This joyous time of the year can also be a season of heartache, pain and grief due to the passing of a loved one. Coronavirus has taken the grieving process to a whole new level. We aren’t able to gather, hug, physical...  Read More

Scripture:  Micah 6:8  - He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?A righteous walk is painful, hopeful, and rewardingHowever, it is written that my story ends with gloryConditions aren’t surprising because the Lord is in controlHis plans for me were set before the foundation of the worldSo, why am...  Read More

Scriptures:  Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.Genesis 6:8-22 - But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. 9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begot three sons: Sh...  Read More

Scripture:  Acts 13:47 - For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”Christians are in the world to influence. We are walking love letters of CHRIST. How can we just surround ourselves and/or befriend just other Christians? I learned before (and I am still growing) we must allow others (who are not in th...  Read More

Scriptures:  (Ephesians 6:8 - NKJ) …knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord whether he is a slave or free. (Rev. 22:7) Behold. I am coming quickly! “Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”  (Rev. 22:12, 13) And behold. I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omeg...  Read More

Scripture: (I Timothy 1:15 NKJ) This is a faithful saying and worthy of acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…Christmas for me during my youth was such an exciting time of the winter season. The end of another year. It was then when I anticipated that the Christmas Holiday was near. A season of visiting relatives; Church and Sunday school drama around the Bible story of ...  Read More

Scripture:  Ps. 25:4 “Show me Your ways. O Lord; Teach me Your paths.”Teachableness is a quality found in those who desire to learn. It was present in the disciples of Jesus Christ and seen in Christ’s relationship to His Father. In Heb. 5:8, Christ, God’s divine Son had to learn His obedience not from His Sonship, but from His sufferings. As the Son, He was always obedient to the Father’s will; b...  Read More

Scriptures: (1Thessalonians 5:16-18) (16) Rejoice always, (17) Pray without ceasing, (18) In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.(Luke 22:41-42) And HE was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and HE knelt down and prayed, (42) saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup from ME; nevertheless, not MY will but, Yours, be done”.(Luke 23:39) Then o...  Read More

Scriptures: (1Thessalonians 5:16-18) (16) Rejoice always, (17) Pray without ceasing, (18) In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.(Ephesians 2: 8-10) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, (9) not of work, lest anyone should boast. (10) For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good work...  Read More

Scripture: (Deuteronomy 28:1-2 NKJ)  …”If you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today,  and all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.”Quote:  We cannot rely on God’s promises without obe...  Read More

God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on HIM the name which is above every name, so that as the name of Jesus, EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in Heaven and on the earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory God the Father.” Phil 2:9-11 Type your new text here....  Read More

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5 New King James Version (NKJV) - Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror? The older I become, the more details I miss when taking a quick glance. A more careful examination would reveal min...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 7:12 (NKJV) - Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”  Have you ever been talking to somebody, and you haven’t finished more than a couple of sentences before their eyes start scanning the horizon for someone else they can greet or grab the attention of, leaving you standing there wondering, ‘Gee, what happened?  Wa...  Read More

Scripture:  (Ephesians 5:20 NKJ)  …Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Psalm 92:1 ) It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High  (Psalm 92: 1, 2) To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night.Thanksgiving Day holiday observance is one of my favorite times of the year...  Read More

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the...  Read More