Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV) Gift God is perfect direction in life. Accepting Jesus’s gift of salvation is a gift that keeps on giving. The Holy Spirit is the best friend we can ever have- He will always tell us the truth, counsel, and help us in every situation. Learning to listen to God’s low whispers and learning to feel the Holy Spirit’s nudge will keep us centered in God’s will. Connect I love connecting people. Never considered anything special about my desire to help others until […]
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Attitude: Life Lessons Learned, Overcome!
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats, Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (1 Peter 2:23 NIV) Interactions In the last days- people will be lovers of themselves. Why are we surprised when interacting with such individuals? They really are distractions to people of faith, walking with purpose. We have to guard our hearts and minds to stay focused. This has been one of my toughest lessons in life- because to love like God loves, we will love them. Attitude Loving trumps liking. I don’t necessarily […]
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Immanuel- Jesus’s Birth- God’s Promised Sign
Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14 ESV) Immanuel Forward Friday! Always thoughts to move forward. For many, Christmas hits hearts worse as loved ones are no longer with us. What to do refilling emptiness and edging sorrow away? Look to Jesus, He’s light in midst of darkness. The very reason we celebrate Jesus’s birthday, He promised to never leave nor forsake us. He was named Immanuel, God is with us. Struggles When irritants rush to steal peace, we’re sapped. Character […]
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False Truths Deceive- Biblical Truth Frees
The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. (Psalm 92:6,7 NIV) Forward Friday! How do we move forward, while evil prevails? Evil has always been present, we’ve just had many years of prosperity. However, seen in the Old Testament, God’s people turned to false idols; eventually leading them into captivity. False/Truth History does tend to repeat itself. Israel, God’s chosen people, were sent into exile. Could it be possible- we who have been grafted in as Gentiles, be heading down same […]
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Hate- Love- Cling: Discerning Good Vs. Evil
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. (Romans 12:9 NIV) Love We often think of 1 Corinthians 13 as the love chapter, heard often at weddings. A look into Romans 12 has much to say about love. Paul’s humbleness came from knowing where he’d been to where God’s plan prevailed. He persecuted the church of God. By God’s grace and hard work, he overcame. It did not come easy for him, the disciples were not welcoming in the beginning. Sincerity Sincerity is a tough commodity. In a society where supply/demand guides markets, we’re facing […]
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Sugar Coating: Straight Talk, Harmful Warnings
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:13 ESV) Evil Mourning Monday…evil’s intent. It’s profound Releasing Truth is nearing a third anniversary, God’s desire to bring awareness to deception. Three times a week for almost three years, God has been sending messages, removing sugar coating to prepare us for the day of evil is here. Truth I do not mind speaking straight truth. It’s how God speaks to me as I read the Bible. There is no sugar coating to […]
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Reap What’s Sown: Grasping A Biblical Truth
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Galatians 6:7 NIV) Surprised? Hello! I decided this blog needed tweaked and shared again. Many may be surprised this is a Biblical principle. Reaping what we sow, a profound truth. Imagine if a majority considered this truth- how many would change what they sowed? If we did- we might just reap a harvest. Reap Picture a person mountain climbing. Tracking over rough terrain reaching higher peaks, exhaustion pulling one to quit. One’s soul fights this fight daily, constantly tugged by the world. Which nature do we choose to […]
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Spiritual Vs. Physical: Reaping What’s Sown
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Galatians 6:7 NIV) Surprised? Some may be surprised to find this a Spiritual principle. One I find truer than true. Not really, all scripture is God- breathed useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. God promises through this, we’ll be equipped for every good work. Sounds simple enough…ready to sign up? Decision Imagine a person mountain climbing. Tracking over rough terrain reaching higher peaks, exhaustion pulling one to quit. There is no cake walk in the park when accepting God’s free gift of salvation. […]
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Circumstances May Lack Joy- Does Not Mean Us
Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:18 NIV) Laughter Motivating Monday! Yes, here are again and I want us to laugh. Laughter is the overflow of joy within waiting to be released. Lots have been discussed on feelings and emotions. I’m focusing on joy…joy of the Lord is our strength. Joy produced in our relationship with Jesus, not circumstances, propels strength. Are we happy and we don’t know? Resolve Habakkuk became tired of seeing evils in his world. He decided to call out to God. This is a short book […]
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Foolish Vs. Faithful: Who’s Being Foolish?
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV) Foolish Forward Friday! No argument from me. Those who find Christianity foolish- the trick will be on them. A trick I never want to see played- for eternal life in hell is no joke. The only one with tricks up their sleeve is satan. He is here to steal, kill, and destroy. It’s only foolish to reject a close relationship with Jesus. Believe Interesting enough- we cannot just believe. James 2:19…You believe that there is one […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."