Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from […]
O God my rock,” I cry, “why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?” Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?” Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise […]
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will […]
Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. Proverbs 10:18
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 26:20-22 We […]
Ego Can Be Used For The Glory Of God Or For The Corruption Of The Human Condition. Which Do You Choose? “So the Pharisees and the chief priests called a special meeting of the High Council and said, “So what are we going to do about this man? Look at all the great miracles he’s […]
“Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!— came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.” John 1:3-5 A Stabilized Identity Good is bad and bad is good also translates into […]
Everyone admires a wise, sensible person, but the treacherous walk on the path of ruin. Everything a wise and shrewd man does comes from a source of revelation-knowledge, but the behavior of a fool puts foolishness on parade! An undependable messenger causes a lot of trouble, but the trustworthy and wise messengers release healing wherever […]
Then the Lord God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.” So the […]
A “Flesh Out” Focus In our human condition the tendency of our flesh is to focus on what we do not have instead of what we do have. The number ONE most incredible thing we have is: “God With Us”! There is no greater “have” on the face of this earth. No matter what is […]
A Man’s Heart Plans His Way, But The Lord Directs His Steps. Proverbs 16:9 We Have Many Thoughtful Plans ~ On This Day Lord, Direct Our Steps Oh, the human nature, how much we are such natural planners. How exhausting it is that we have thought and thought our way through moments in our future, […]
Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Congratulations, favored lady! The Lord is with you!” 29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.30 “Don’t be frightened, Mary,” the angel told her, “for God has decided to wonderfully bless you! 31 Very soon now, you will become pregnant and have a baby […]
But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. Galatians 5:15 Which Do You Choose? One nation under God’s way, truth and life. Would God act like we are acting? What would Jesus do right now in the midst of this confusion, chaos and compassionless life season? […]
“When You Walk With God, You Will Never Be Lost” By Karen Gibbs Philippians 1:4-7 When I pray for you, my heart is full of joy 5 because of all your wonderful help in making known the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure […]
Be in awe before His majesty. Be in awe before such power and might! Come worship wonderful Yahweh, arrayed in all His splendor, bowing in worship as He appears in the beauty of holiness. Give Him the honor due His name. Worship Him wearing the glory-garments of your holy, priestly calling! Psalm 29:11 “In The […]