Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. (Matthew 13: 43 NIV) Free gift Righteousness, the pure unadulterated gift given to us through salvation. You cannot work hard enough nor can it be bought, it is free. Once we accept Jesus as our personal Savior, believe He died on the cross and rose the third day, and confess Him as our Lord and Savior, we are presented with a free gift of righteousness. A picture of beauty. As we bask in the immediate release of freedom felt […]
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Miracles, Signs, and Wonders: Are You Ready?
The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. (Acts 5: 12 NIV) Miracles Jesus performed miracles, signs, and wonders. The apostles performed miracles, signs, and wonders. And…? We are going to perform miracles, signs, and wonders. Maybe you…why not you? Do you believe? Do you draw close to God? Even faith the size of a mustard seed can move a mountain. Greater faith catches Jesus’s attention. Example after example in the New Testament Jesus acknowledged the persons greater faith as He healed. You may say, that […]
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God is Who To You?
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. ( 2 Corinthians 1:3 NIV) God Who is God to you? I have a saying, “God is Savior to many, yet a friend to a few.” The Bible reads, if you follow God’s commands then you are His friend. The revelation of being a friend of Jesus came to me after our two boys were in a severe four-wheeler crash. (A short testimony video concerning this crash is on my website’s speaking page.) I sang…I am a friend […]
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False Teachers Stopped By Love
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV) False Doctrines Paul urged Timothy to stay in Ephesus to command certain men not to teach false doctrines nor devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Each area told caused controversy instead of promoting God’s work, which is by faith. False Teachers Paul’s goal to stop false teachers was motived by love. We are more apt to approach a false teacher with harsher tones. I experienced a situation during one of the Christian Writing conferences […]
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Lord, Your Word Sets Us Free
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. (Psalm 19: 7,8 NIV) Scripture profound I sit quiet processing the above scripture. My heart increases beats, as if I am standing on holy ground. This scripture is so profound. After a week of discussion on senseless attacks toward us, how much truer for the Navy Yard shooter and tragedy that unraveled. The shooter’s weak […]
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Hope Refreshes and Strengthens
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) Difference? From Monday’s blog, I made a statement how satan sees an enter sign during our weakness. Let’s take this one step further. He can only enter if we let him. He may think the sign reads…Enter when it became..Do Not Enter. What determines the difference? Where we place our hope. Hope Victim to times of weakness is inevitable. Decide where your strength comes from. Those […]
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Promises Overcome Attacks
“…no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. (Isaiah 54:17 NIV) God promises What God promises one of His children, He promises to all. Prophet Isaiah brought hope for Jerusalem’s future. God spoke the above scripture and this promise is for you and me. This brings sustainable hope for today. My heart is stretched right now from my friends across the oceans to the women in CA’s largest women’s prison to all […]
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Qualities In Increasing Measure
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2Peter 1:8) Qualities: Goodness Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly kindness Love Reflection Please join me in reflection today. Ask the Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth, to reveal where you stand with each of these qualities. He may say…well done in #1, however, #6 needs work and this is our plan. God is faithful. Those who seek the Lord, will find Him. Measure We are to increase measure in each one. Should […]
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Training: Equipped For Every Good Work
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3: 16,17 NIV) Arrived? When I talk about going through the season of refinement, my hot fire, you may wonder…what is she talking about? We all reach a point where we think we have arrived. Our flesh is full of pride and pleased with our self-consumed reflections of success. High school graduations rank high on the list. Did we think we made it to adulthood or what?! College-Oh, we […]
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Sin Weakens- Discipline Strengthens
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousnes and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. (Hebrews 12:11-13 NIV) Oh, the memory Yes, my sweet momma disciplined me a few times during my childhood. The first time I remember…jumping on my bed. My mother asked, “Vicki Jo, are you jumping on your bed?” “No Momma,” I replied as I kept on jumping. Only […]
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."