“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” (Mark 10: 14, 15 NIV) Years passed I traveled back to my home town yesterday to celebrate the life of one of my earlier Sunday School teachers. Where innocence knew no harm. Years passed and I began to think, I did not have a major salvation story to tell. Honestly, never thought about it till this time. […]
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Perseverance: Testing Our Faith, Not Lacking Anything
“Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation through all generations.” (Isaiah 51: 7,8 NIV) Perseverance? On Monday? Motivating Monday! As I begin, I know some of you are weary. Monday has rolled around again. Perseverance sounds like a nasty word. The culture war roars loud. The economy has many on edge […]
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Narrow Gates “NOT” Narrow Minded to Consider
“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 is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. (Matthew 7:13, NIV) Broad Vs. Narrow Are you part of many who will enter through the broader gate to destruction or part of the few to enter the narrow gate to life? Non conservatives love to say how religious people are narrow minded. Ok. Truth is religious people are narrow minded. However, let’s clear the confusion. […]
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Grace Teaches Us to Say “NO”
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Titus 2: 11-13 NIV) Grace Grace is defined as the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Grace, Grace, Grace, we were reminded during our Christian Communicator’s conference. God’s mercies are new every morning and His […]
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Denominations: Recognized as Body of Christ
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover a multitude of sins. (James 5: 19,20 NIV) Beliefs James was not talking to strangers, he was talking to his brothers. Can believers walk away from truth to the point turning their backs to God? The answer depends on particular denominations you think most like. It’s clear James thought it was possible. Denominations When I married, I never dreamt denominations would change. Wasn’t I […]
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Discernment: Good Vs. Bad Overflow
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. (Matthew 12: 35 NIV) Discernment Out of overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. We will give an account on the day of judgement for every careless word we have spoken. Talk about the Word of God sharper than a double edged sword. Believe me, the realization of being held accountable for every careless word cuts deep. The Holy Spirit is gentle in His nudge to convict, not condemn. Satan waves […]
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Help From the Lord: Trust Him Today
I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel, will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you-the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now […]
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Insults for Christ’s Name: You Are Blessed
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (1Peter 4: 14 NIV) Insults Insults come from those closest to those further away. Insults vary for personal style. Do not waste your time on these insults. The insults against us because of Jesus’s name come from lack of understanding. They come from a person’s wayward heart condition. Scripture says…those who harden their hearts, lack understanding. This is hard to grasp early in our spiritual training, yet pray for God to soften their heart to receive spiritual […]
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Oppressive Force Attempts to Weaken Individuals
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him… (Lamentations 3: 22-25 NIV) Oppressive force An oppressive force against many Americans weighs heavy on our hearts and minds. An oppressive force works against our economy two ways targeting individuals one by one. From top…factories close, businesses close or at least lowering employees […]
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Authority Belonging to Jesus Christ: Brings Understanding
“…But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt, he will not listen to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgement, I will bring out my divisions, my people the Israelites.” (Exodus 7: 3, 4 NIV) Forward to Romans 9…For scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Therefore, God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he […]
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."