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 […]
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."