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Doubt:Guard Against its Destruction

Righteous...God's Righteousness, traded Old for New

Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”  (Matthew 14:31) A deposit of faith As the celebration continues, I pondered after our salvation, what happens next. A deposit of faith within begins to grow. Then the word ‘doubt’ came to my mind. We have to guard ourselves against doubt especially when we first acknowledge Jesus as our Savior. Why? Satan tries to make you think your salvation experience was not legit. What a damper to his party as we add to God’s kingdom. Doubt gripped The disciples witnessed Jesus […]

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God Is Love, Satan Is Counterfeit

Praise! Worthy and Honor, Let's Exalt His Name

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in Heaven for you. (1 Peter 1:3,4 NIV) Celebration time It’s celebration time, come on! Are you motivated to shout praises to God and a thank you, Jesus? Have you ever had anyone to die for you? Jesus did not die on the cross for the thief by His side only. He […]

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Jeremiah Warns Judah

Watch! Stop Running, Tripping, and Stumbling

But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten. (Jeremiah 20:11 NIV) Judgement again? It is Motivating Monday! I wanted to bring you a bright and cheery message today and I land in Jeremiah. This Jeremiah was no bullfrog. Judgement is set to come again and this time Jeremiah is summoned. The Lord appointed Jeremiah over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant. God made Jeremiah into a […]

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God’s Remnant In Formation

True Worshipers: Worship In Spirit and Truth

“At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes.”  (Zephaniah 3:20 NIV) Hope in darkness Our fortunes restored before our very eyes, words written to make us smile. Zephaniah reaffirmed Nineveh was desolate, dry as a desert. A city superior with carefree individuals who felt safe, left in ruins for wild beast. Who is this scripture meant for? A possible remnant? How could he be so hopeful when darkness lurked all around […]

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Nahum’s Confidence in God

Nahum's Confidence in God

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood He will make an end to Nineveh; He will pursue his foes into darkness. (Nahum 1:7,8 NIV) Nineveh? Wait! The reluctant prophet, Jonah, delivered God’s message for Nineveh. They were to repent from wickedness or in forty days, Nineveh would be overturned. God saw the greatest to the least of them change their ways. The King of Nineveh urged all to call on God, turn from their evil ways and violence. Moved with compassion, God did not […]

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Jonah, A Call to Nineveh

Jonah, A Call to Nineveh

When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, He had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction He had threatened. (Jonah 3:10 NIV) Violent storm A violent storm arose, winds tossed the ship almost over. The crew frantic with fear, knew someone was responsible. All evidence pointed to Jonah, who was in a deep sleep below deck. Jonah confessed, he was to blame. The storms grew rougher, they had no other choice than to throw Jonah overboard. The storm calmed, the crew began to fear the Lord. A big fish swallows Jonah […]

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Refresh: Something We All Need

Refresh: What We All Need

May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! You know very well in how many ways he helped me in Ephesus. (2 Timothy 1:16,18 NIV) Disappointment Through Paul’s eyes, we see thoughts penetrate as death approaches. He writes a second letter to encourage Timothy. Everyone deserted  him in the Province of Asia, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. Disappointment heavy on Paul’s heart, identified these two individuals with a resounding, especially these two. […]

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Esther: Capturing the Heart

Esther: Capturing the Heart

Now the King was attracted to Esther more than any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. (Esther 2:17 NIV) Esther won favor Ladies you are loved and have won the favor of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He is the King of all Kings. Men, think about how this applies to your wife/future wife. Esther won the favor of King Xerxes and became queen. She did not go to the palace one day and […]

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Bible Warns Natural Disasters

Bible Warns Natural Disasters

“I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Joel 2:28,32a) Natural Disasters Starvation looked to be a soon reality. Caught by surprise, they never prepared to handle the swarm of locust. The Priest were mourning, fields were ruined, grain was destroyed, and much more. The Prophet Joel never doubted God was behind this plague. The people had moved away from the Lord. Joel pleaded with the Priest to […]

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Truth Has Not Changed

Discernment: False vs. Truth, Good vs. Evil

“Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. (Acts 28: 26,27 NIV) Paul ministers to Jews  Paul requested a meeting among the Jewish leaders. He taught from morning to evening his new knowledge of Jesus Christ. The above scripture was his final statement. Paul declared […]

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