Scripture: Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject (entangled) again to a yoke of slavery.Prior to Christ finding us, we were slaves to sin. We were devoted to sin. Sin was our master. If you are honest some sin was enjoyable, irresistible and you may even miss it. Even though some sin felt good the consequences of sin did not. T...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 1:v.16-17 -  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "the righteous shall live by faith." With the hymn 'Bringing in The Sheaves' there is an anchor phrase [other than the chorus we know] wh...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 4:17 -  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,  is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. My journey during my pain and suffering after back surgery.  In November of 2018 I turned 70 years old.  The next year I started having back problems.  It all started in January and continued until August 2019.  I prayed and prayed to the Lord,...  Read More

Scripture: II John 1:10-11 (NKJV) - If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house NOR greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.Indeed, saints, my response to that deceived soul who visited me (in part I) was terse, and my countenance reflected impatience and a firm bit of annoyance.  However, lest I beat myself up too much by what I wi...  Read More

Scripture: I Peter 3:15,16 (NLT) - And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.A few weeks ago, a visitor from a well-known cult rang my doorbell.  After looking through the peephole, I thought that it might be someone from my job, or a UPS driver delivering a package.  When I saw who the visitor was, I’m sure that th...  Read More

Scripture:  II Timothy 4:6 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.”The Master was searching for a vessel to use.  Before Him were many which one would He choose? “Take me” cried the gold one, “I’m shiny and bright, am of great value, and I do things just right.  My beauty and luster will outshine the rest and for someone like You, Master, go...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 51:3, 10 HCSB - For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me. God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit in me.Repentance can be defined as “the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse”. (Oxford Dictionary) I would describe it as admitting you are wrong and feeling very, very sorry about it or being sincerely apologetic for your acti...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:  and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.Many people think that Jesus first existed in Bethlehem as a baby.  He existed before creation “in the beginning”.  Actually, through Him all things were made (John...  Read More

Scripture  Proverbs 31:25-30 - Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many daughters have done well, but you excel...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 91:1 - He who abides in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.   Psalms  91:5 - You will not be afraid of the terror by night or of the arrow that flies by day.Psalms 91:6 - Of the pestilence that stalls in darkness, or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.Psalms 91 :10 - No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent.Ps 46...  Read More

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10 (NASB) - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” In addition to refining our focus on things eternal and reviving our appreciation of daily thankfulness, this Covid-19 pandemic is reminding God’s people of the unique blessedness that accompanies a healthy reverence for God!  (Ps. 111:10; Ps. 112:1; Eccles. 12:13...  Read More

Scripture: Psalms 46:10 (NKJV)  - Be Still and Know That I Am God  Have you sensed that the “new normal” foisted upon us by the Coronavirus has magnified more than just the loss of some liberties we’ve previously taken for granted?  For many the immediate fallout has been much more dire, in terms of job loss and illness—many times leading to death. No segment of the population has been exempted fr...  Read More

Scripture: Psalms 23:1-3a - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul.Sheep, are dumb.  After the fall [as in Genesis], everything became misfitted, to include sheep.  Now, I'm not saying they were ever that smart then, but for sure now they would most likely eat your tax-forms,  than to sit down and co...  Read More

Scripture: (Hebrew 8:6) But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.In the sports world, fans argue over who is the Greatest of All Time - the GOAT. This discussion spans across all sports, and the winner usually differs by decade. However, across all religions, Jesus is literally the Greatest of ...  Read More

Scripture: I Samuel 10:6 (NKJV) - “Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.”Our Scripture reading is the last of a series of prophetic proofs that the prophet Samuel gave Saul as a means of assurance that the Lord had indeed chose him to be Israel’s first king (See 1 Sam. 10:1~5 for the other prophetic proofs). In the verse abo...  Read More

Scripture:  Jeremiah 29: 10-14 - For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. 11 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. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will liste...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 5:1-5 – Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have  peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope....  Read More

Scriptures: (Psalm 23:4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For YOU are with me; YOUR rod and YOUR staff, THEY comfort me(Isaiah 43.2) When you pass through the waters, I WILL be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overflow you, when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flames scorch you.There comes a time in ...  Read More

Scripture: John 1:14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, [and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,] full of grace and truth.When I was in Memphis, riding around with friends one rainy evening in 1979, I had no idea what was to come.  We were on break from classes, and I would have been content to see a movie, grab some pizza, and call it a day.  They...  Read More

Scriptures: (I Tim. 6:14c, 15, 16)…until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which he will manifest in His own time, He who is the blameless and only Potentate (Sovereign), the King of Kings and Lord of lords, who has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen be honor and everlasting power. Amen.A few days ago, my husband and I traveled by car to southern Virginia. Al...  Read More

Scripture:  1 Timothy 4:6-11 New International Version (NIV) -  If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but go...  Read More

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5 (NKJV) -  If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things, which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5. Therefore put to death your...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 30:18-19 – And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. 19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, ...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 3:17-18 - And the way of peace they have not known.  There is no fear of God before their eyes.It has been said that there are three types of people in this world:  those who are afraid, those who don’t know enough to be afraid, and those who by God’s grace know their Bible, (and I would add) its Author!  Living by fear, as we commonly define the word, should not be the habitual...  Read More