I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and loved them even as you have loved me. (John 17:22,23 NIV) Agreement Motivating Monday! Where, O death, is your sting? One thing we all agree- we have an appointed time to die. Confusion stirs among society how lives should be lived before this time. Contrast from one willing to die for Christ to one denying God, baffles […]
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Conviction: Removing Tangled Messes, Called Sin
Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgement in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me…(John 16:7b-9 NIV) Conviction Speak about conviction of sin and most turn their heads. News on convicts- we tune our ears and eyes. Start our week with outcast – cast out and end with conviction- convict. Conviction is prompted by The Holy Spirit, our Counselor sent by Jesus, to turn us […]
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God’s Purpose- Confidence Trusting God’s Plan
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:7,8 NIV) Reaching From Nations down to individuals, Christ died for each one. While we were still sinners, we were on His mind. Today, He is reaching out- wanting our attention. It’s like delivering an envelope, with your name only. Hesitation lingers causing delay in opening. The unknown races our heartbeat. When all we need is confidence trusting God’s purpose […]
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Outcast- Cast Out: Clear Societal Confusion
“If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” (John 15:19 NIV) Outcast Motivating Monday! A play on words- outcast, cast out. Outcast is defined as one rejected by society or a social group. Has anyone felt like an outcast? In this world, easy to happen. Line drawn between Biblical Truth and satan’s deception is more profound daily. If the world loves you as their own, in the world you […]
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Passion Stirs Inward- Expressed Outward
With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (Acts 2:40,41 NIV) Dedication MLB, NCAA, and NFL have one thing in common- dedicated fans. Any time teams are narrowed down to final four or working towards a World Series tittle, dedicated fans turn into passionate fans. Trust me, Cardinal fans felt an extreme range of emotions this week. I believe what we saw in final comments, God gave the National League Championship win […]
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."