Scripture - Genesis 29:30 Then Jacob also went in to Rachel, and he also loved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban still another seven years.Genesis 30:24 24 So she called his name [a]Joseph, and said, “The Lord shall add to me another son.”Even when we are messed upIt will never ruin or mess God upEven though the Lord gives us free willIt will never cancel His divine plans, stillAnd, ...  Read More

Scripture:  Ecclesiastes 1:9 NKJ -  What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.The man, King Solomon, King David’s tenth son and third King of Israel. His name is associated with many Proverbs and considered author of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Solomon was characterized to be the wisest, richest,  most influential king in  Is...  Read More

Scripture:  Joshua 1:8 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.Joshua is an example of a godly man who believed God’s Word and applied it to his life.  He knew the value of hearin...  Read More

Scripture:  Luke 1: 36-38 - And behold [Mary], thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.  For with God nothing shall be impossible.  And Mary said, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word'.  And the angel departed from her.Luke 1:41-42 - And it came to pass that when Elisabeth heard...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 11:3  NKJV -  “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The world has always had ongoing plagues, socio-political movements, meteorological disasters, and wars aplenty.  It seems, however, that since the mid 1960s, particularly in the United States—approaching its 244th year as a nation this July 4th—we’ve been advancing at break-neck speed toward the precipic...  Read More

Text:  Acts 9:10-15 - And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him, said the LORD in a vision, 'Ananias.' And he said, 'Behold, I am here LORD.' And the LORD said unto him, 'Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus; for behold, he prayeth, and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming ...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 NKJ - But, those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they  shall mount up with wings of eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Read (I Samuel 13:5-13)Impatient behavior can lead to abrupt impulsive responding.  Impulsive actions can lead to foolishness and sin. Not so for those who wait upon the Lord. They act in such a way of d...  Read More

Scripture:  II Kings 4:1-7 - Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hat...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 16:21-28 - From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You! 23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Sat...  Read More

Scriptures: (2 Chronicles 16:9 (a) For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.(Job 1:7-12) And the Lord said to Satan, from where do you come?  So, Satan answered the Lord  and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” (8) Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you co...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent?  As it is written:  “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”Romans 10:17  So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.I Timothy 5:17 states Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the wor...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 5:18-21 - And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did besee...  Read More

If you are over fifty years old and have had your large intestine checked by colonoscopy, then great.  But the colonoscopy of this note is paying dear attention to that literary device, known as a colon, which shares company with the exclamation mark, the period, the question mark, the semi-colon, the dash, and the comma.  It is a pause from one point being made, to connect another related point b...  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 4:12-13 - Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.George Matheson, the well-known blind preacher of Scotland, now with the Lord says:  “My God, I have ne...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 51:10 - “…and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  Have you ever felt suddenly overcome by a sense of your spiritual shortcomings, or a sense of stagnation?  It may not arise from some specific sin, as in the account of King David’s transgressions with Bathsheba, or even from some sin of omission.  I am referring to an earnest longing to be more of the person that the Lord God ...  Read More

(Every soul needs an anchor)Scriptures: Hebrews 6:19 CSB -  We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.I am experienced with varied forms of anchors that I have relied on in my life. When camping,  anchoring the tent was important. The tent is your home and you would not think of it toppling over from wind or rain. It must be anch...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 89:14 -  Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.America the beautiful!I loved her so much because she is the land of opportunityDespite what I read about her dark pastI chose to forgive, believing the oppression wouldn’t lastSo, I embraced the red, white, and blue colorsAmerica appeared perfect, I fell in love with herEarl...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 91:2 - I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.There are many ways that the word “declare” is used.  To declare means to make known or to state clearly, to announce officially, and to state emphatically as a reminder.  There are many things we go through in our walk with the Lord – mountain-top and valley experiences, waiting on the L...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 5:12 - Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.I Peter 4:13 - On the contrary, in the degree that you share in the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice, so that at the unveiling of His glory you may also rejoice with triumphant gladness.We, often see star athletes at their best during a big game or compe...  Read More

Scripture:  John 8: 2-12 - And early in the morning, He came again into the temple, and all the people came unto Him, and He sat down and taught them.  And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto Him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, They say unto Him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.  Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be ...  Read More

Title:   Prayer: The Valley of VisionToday, I want to share from a prayer book called “The Valley of Vision.”  These prayers are from those who held to the doctrine of grace and recorded God’s intimate dealings with their souls to test their spiritual growth, and to encourage themselves in times of low spiritual fervor.  May the Lord at this season of His soon return bring forth a newness of heart...  Read More

Scriptures: I Timothy (3:16) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by the angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.As believers we have read it, we have believed it, and we proclaim it, GREAT is the mystery of godliness. GOD introduced Himself to mankind, God revealed Hims...  Read More

Scriptures: Isaiah (7:14) Therefore the LORD Himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call HIS name Immanuel. - Isaiah (9: 6-7) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon HIS shoulder, And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (7a) Of the increase of Hi...  Read More

Scripture: Genesis 1:1(a) In the Beginning GodIn the book of Genesis, we find that God Himself introduced to mankind who He is as God, Who He was as God and who He will always be as God. God created, God said, God called, God saw and God blessed.(In Genesis 1:) In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (2) The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. ...  Read More