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Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV) Cause/Effect What force motivates you to take certain actions? There are times path A and path B conclude path C without any differences. Do I start walking with my right foot or my left foot? Does it matter our pronunciation of tomato? However, most decisions we make do have cause and effect. This action will cause- this outcome. In the midst […]

…how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. (Hebrews 2: 3,4 NIV) Deliverance Salvation..scares, angers, and confuses individuals who are indifferent or reject Jesus’s beautiful gift of deliverance. Why? Excuses are heard across our country circling the world. I propose two reasons- lack of trust and no hope. Trust builds on something being reliable. Hope expects something […]

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show this all-surpressing power is from God and not from us.  (2 Corinthians 4:6,7 NIV) All- Powerful Surrendering our limited strength to an all-powerful God allows His plan into action. He is able to work through all challenges. If there is one defined lesson implored into my life it is this…God is in control, I […]

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I(Jesus) have come that they may have life and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) Enemy Tactics Have you ever had anything stolen? Possibly someone’s spouse? Dreams were killed and a marriage destroyed. Someone has manipulated the boss into a promotion for them and a demotion for you? Hearts roaring with emotions filled with anger, joy stolen? Multiple scenarios can fill blanks. Satan is not concerned about lost candy. He hits straight to hearts. Blank Hearts My thoughts run to hearts we draw on paper. Pencil curves on […]

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:39, 40 NIV) Storms I sat chuckling to myself last week during our son’s little league game. We’ve had more baseball games canceled this summer due to rain. Chance of cancellation this particular night held strong leading to game time. My son and I prayed. We made a declaration he would have his game withholding rain and storms. Three […]

“…On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” (John 14: 20 NIV) Curve Balls Motivating Monday! Let’s get down to business. I know, you know that I do not know, yet I want you to know, God knows. God knows every detail of our lives. Curve balls thrown our direction, can […]

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. (Hebrews 3: 12,13 NIV) Warnings Summer time arrives with heightened alert to warnings. Warning signs caution drivers on neighborhood streets where children play. Strong warnings are provided around pools. School’s out with students out and about. Article Warnings read for drivers to caution during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. More accidents are apt […]