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Biblical Truth: Bitter Roots Defile Many

Amazed...Revelation Shared For All People

See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (Hebrews 12:15 NIV) Biblical Truth Unclear images are brought into focus closer we move. Images lingering in my mind the last few years are becoming clear. My how deception has intensified this week. John 10:10 the thief (satan) comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Applying Biblical Truth to our lives, increases knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. We discern between good and evil. […]

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Seeds Nourished Grow Beauty Vs. Weeds

Fasting...Immeasurable Blessings Await

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.” Matthew 13: 24-26 NIV) Life Our family was hit with two deaths last week. Both ladies meaningful and dear to my heart. One was my aunt, my husband’s grandmother the second. When I consider what each of these ladies brought to my life, I conclude valuable seed. The love of Christ […]

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Cravings- Moving Forward With Biblical Truth

Cravings- Moving Forward With Biblical Truth

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (1 John 1:17 NIV) Cravings What defines the world? When scripture states not to love the world, what are we not to love? The cravings of a sinful man. The lust in eyes. Boasting of what we have and do not have. These items define the world. Everything in the world is drawn to self indulgence. Cravings to gratify self. As the enemy prowls looking for weakness, he thrives seeing individuals caught in sin. It’s like spinning his web, pulling victims closer […]

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Deception Leads Individuals Through Wide Gate

Deception Leads Through Wide Gate

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13,14 NIV) Thoughts I’m confident whatever our thoughts, feed our souls as we sleep. Think about what first comes to mind when you awaken. This may gauge our spiritual nutrition. Of course, with any nutrition, what goes in will determine outcome. Consumption builds daily. We’re confronted with an array of grandiose offers. Will it be deception […]

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Rebellion: Captivity Vs. Repent and Obey

Rebellion Leads to Captivity-

“Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because you people have brought to mind your guilt by your open rebellion, revealing your sins in all that you do- because you have done this, you will be taken captive. (Ezekiel 21:24 NIV) Motivation Motivating Monday! Motivate the locomotive and get this train a “movin”…ready for this week? Rebellion is not quite Monday morning- cheer everyone, however, with our nation imploding right before our eyes- no time for doom and gloom as our pastor states. It is time for truth as the Holy Spirit leads. Since the Holy Spirit is the […]

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Friend of Christ: Those Who Seek Will Find

Friend of Christ: Those Who Seek Find

For there is no difference between Jew or Gentile- the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:12,13 NIV) Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my  friends if you do what I command. (John 15:13,14 NIV) Pick A Plan: Plan A, B, or C- Your pick will be… A. We accept Jesus as our personal Savior. Yet, many feel this is enough. Bibles are rarely read and […]

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Blind Eyes: Darkness Searching Radiant Lights

Blind Eyes: Darkness Searching Radiant Lights

Therefore, do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:16,17 NIV) Blind Earlier in this particular passage, verse four states, the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. All questions wondering how people act the way they do- is answered in this very verse. They are […]

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Offenses: Soften Hearts to Understand

Offenses: Harden Hearts Lack Understanding

Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I take no pleasure in death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! (Ezekiel 18:31,32 NIV) Offenses Ezekiel’s messages came in vivid forms with dire need shown to gain captives attention. Through Ezekiel, God spoke how Israel would be judged according to each one’s ways. If people would turn away from all offenses, then sin would not be their downfall. Is offenses a sin? Yes. Clearly God wants us to repent […]

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Attitudes Changed- New To Reflect Christ

Attitudes Changed- New To Reflect Christ

To be made new in attitude of your minds; and to put on new self, created to like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:23, 24 NIV) Careful Oh, be careful little eyes what you see. There’s a Father up above and He’s looking down in love. So, be careful little eyes what you see. Memories of childhood surfacing? The tune continues with being careful what we hear, what our hands do, where our feet go, and what our mouth says. This song covers everything. As children develop, attitudes are formed. Attitudes toward church settings weigh in on spiritual […]

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Struggles: Satan’s Attempt to Shut Down

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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore… (Ephesians 6:12 NIV) Stunned The death of Robin Williams has stunned our nation. One photo alone gives reason to identify his true demon, the devil. The photo showed Robin Williams, a strong supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All good this man was doing, the enemy wanted to shut down. The Bible informs the devil prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. […]

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