For the scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Therefore, God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whom he wants to harden. (Romans 9:17,18 NIV) Hardened heart This verse grabbed my attention a few years ago. God purposely hardened Pharaoh’s heart? God’s Word is incredible. Recall, Pharaoh was the leader of Egypt during Moses’s plea to release the Israelites. Yet, every time Moses would ask Pharaoh, his heart would harden. […]
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Sins Blur Vision To Confuse
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirt desires. The mind of the sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. (Romans 8: 5-7a NIV) Change directions It’s Motivating Monday! Being reminded about sin…what a way to be motivated! The exciting part is recognizing sin in our lives in order to turn our mindset around. The minds controlled by the […]
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Wickedness Exposed: Delusions and Lies
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. (2 Thessalonians 2: 9,10 NIV) For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. (2 Thessalonians 2: 11,12 NIV) Truth Earlier this Summer, we examined […]
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Churches Need For Truth
“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am He. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. (Isaiah 43: 10,11 NIV) Foolishness? Why do we have to watch such foolishness take place in our nation? How can so many be blind to the truth?(I hope to answer Friday.) A 2009 Barna Group statistic found 45% of Christians do not believe the Bible […]
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Church Risk Factors
There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to one hope when you were called- one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4: 4,5 NIV) Motivating Monday! It’s Motivating Monday! Let’s start the week with running shoes on as we cut to the chase. The above scripture settles all discussions. God declares His omnipotent power. I have a hard time with thoughts against Jesus and God’s Word. This is seen quite rapid on social media sights. Where does the breakdown […]
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."