They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the spirit. (Jude :18,19 NIV) Jude explains Jude explains these individuals are like shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, autumn trees without fruit and uprooted. In addition to wild waves and wondering stars. Do you notice a common denominator? They have become detached. We see same when people leave the church. They become detached from the Truth. What are we to […]
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Armor of God: Ready For Battle?
Happy Memorial Day Today is the day to remember. A day to gain perspective on the price for freedom. Lives have been sacrificed for you and me. Reflection of past wars and where our country stands in the present. We honor every member of armed services past and present. Thank you. May God keep a hedge of protection around you. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6: 11 NIV) A war we all face. You did not sign up? Me neither…actually, we did. The day we accept […]
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Lord, Maker of Heaven and Earth
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would out number the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. If only you would slay the wicked, O God! (Psalm 139:17-19 NIV) Lord, your Word is true Psalm 139 is a beautiful illustration of our Lord’s love for each one. O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. (verse 1) Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. (verse 4) For you created my […]
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Desert Times Can Turn Into Celebration
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! (Psalm 47:1,2) Motivating Monday! It is Motivating Monday! What a way to start our day! Can we fathom how awesome? I ponder if our minds can grasp the greatness. Are you excited? Time for a happy dance! This reminds me of a dear friend, Ms. Jean. During our Bible study, she would celebrate good news with a happy dance. This brought joy to us all. Desert stage 1 Last Friday, we discussed our […]
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Refined Character: Let Our Lights Shine
“Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest- I would flee away and stay in the desert; Selah, I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” (Psalm 55:6-8 NIV) Refined We all experience thoughts like this. As a matter of fact, I believe as I ended my time as PTO President a few years back, I found my wings and flew to my desert. People’s actions can be crazy! Do I get an Amen? I can chop this particular experience as part of refined training. […]
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Attitudes: Freedom or Chains?
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ- to all the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1: 9-11 NIV) Paul’s attitude Paul’s attitude is one to take note. He was imprisoned in Philippi a second time. The first time a violent earthquake loosened Paul and Silas’s chains. Remember the jailor and his entire family were saved. […]
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Believe In the Impossible
“Oh unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring me the boy.” “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” (Mark 9:19, 23 NIV) A Father believes It is Motivating Monday! Do you have your running shoes on? This message burning within me has me ready to run! Jesus is matter of fact. He walks upon his disciples surrounded by a large group with teachers of the law arguing with them. A father, who believes, is in dire need for his son’s healing goes […]
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God’s Will Suffices Self-Will
None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2: 8,9 NIV) Christ crucified Rulers did not understand then, nor do we have rulers today who understand. Many continue to crucify Christ over and over. God’s love for the world, we cannot fathom. God’s will gave His one and only son to die on the cross. Why? As the […]
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Deceitful Heart Above All Things
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve.” (Jeremiah 17:9,10 NIV) Sin exalted? Yesterday, after reading a news article, I hardly believed how sin was exalted in such a way. I petitioned the Lord, “How possibly have we reached this point in our society?” Jesus, in His soft whisper, “Vicki, it is because the heart is deceitful.” This is not hard to understand. The Bible is not complicated. God’s commands […]
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Race For All Mankind
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) A new creation Once we ask Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we are a new creation. All of the old is gone and the new as come. We find ourselves suited up for a race. One may feel uncertain yet anxious and excited all at one time. We have doubt removed, opened for intake of new information. Where do we go from here? We […]
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."