In our lives, GOD often closes a door only to open another one for us. I believe this is due to the fact that HIS plans are always better than our own. ISAIAH 55: 8-9 “FOR MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS, NOR ARE YOUR WAYS MY WAYS, SAYS THE LORD. FOR AS THE HEAVENS … More THE CHALLENGE OF A BLOCKED DOOR
I recently read in my favorite Spurgeon study Bible that “there is not an ingat of silver in Heaven’s treasury that has not been in the furnace on earth and been purified seven times.” I was struck by the thought that GOD has and will continue to test me with this unique purification of HIS … More HE REFINES US
Hello everyone! I am back after a much needed vacation that was beautiful and restful. I was able to write too. I am always thrilled when the LORD gives me more posts to write, so here goes and I hope this encourages you today. If you think on it, being on your knees gives you … More OUR KNEES – THE TRUEST VANTAGE POINT
So what is truth? And I don’t mean what is your truth? No the world pushes that lie. That question was even asked long ago and we still ask it today….. JOHN 18: 38 “PILATE SAID TO HIM, “WHAT IS TRUTH?” AFTER HE HAD SAID THIS, HE WENT BACK OUTSIDE TO THE JEWS AND TOLD THEM, “I FIND … More GO WHERE THE TRUTH IS
It is not in the equation for me to write a sermon anytime soon. I leave that for the experts! But did you know your life of suffering can be a sermon to someone watching you? I’ve come to believe that our suffering has a purpose and is necessary. How in the world would we … More GOD USES SUFFERING AS OUR SERMON
If the call to love others and to serve them is a burden to you, then you really are living for you and not for JESUS. We were bought with a precious price. The Cross is proof. JESUS sacrificed it all……..all for us to live out our lives for HIM. DON’T LIVE AS YOUR OWN……..LIVE … More LIVE AS IF CHRIST OWNS YOU
At our home Church we are expanding soon. We are adding a new location and this will require more of everything from our Church body. But this more we are needing will not come from us. No, this more can only come from the SOURCE of everything in this world, our CREATOR GOD in Heaven. Our Pastor has asked … More MORE OF EVERYTHING
We all have a way of lying to ourselves every single day. Our own self-talk is full of lies and satan knows it and uses it against us. The enemy loves to mess with our heads and so does this fallen world. IF YOU DON’T LET GOD DEFINE YOU………THE WORLD WILL. If you believe that … More STRIP AWAY LIES WITH THE TRUTH
Ever notice how loud things are getting these days? People are aggressive and in each other faces yelling at one another. There seems to be an increasing need for everyone to be heard. And it seems to be that everyone who wants to be heard think that their view is the right view. Often it … More AN INCREASING NEED TO BE HEARD
May your Easter today be blessed. But may you also remember and reflect on HIS sacrifice on the Cross and what it truly means for us! Today is a day of celebration and joy because the tomb was found empty and the LORD JESUS CHRIST is alive! Calvary was enough…….period. There was one sacrifice for … More CALVARY WAS ENOUGH
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