Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. (Deuteronomy 11:18) Forward Friday! It’s Forward Friday! How do our paths look? Time to be honest. We have confluent seasons when there may be mountains, valleys, crooked roads, and rough spots. We have days with full intentions to move forward on level paths. Snap! A change in direction. What will be our reaction? Reactions Reactions are volatile without self-discipline. The practice of self-control is immeasurable. As we work on leveling our paths, we become aware of our […]
No Comments
Faith To Make Path Straight
“A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.’ ” (Luke 3: 4-6, Isaiah 40: 3-5 NIV) All mankind All mankind will see God’s salvation through each one of His believers. We are made in the image of Christ. We are not only to have His silhouette, we are to have His heart and mind as well. What is important to […]
2 Comments
Discipline: A Share In Holiness
Our Fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. (Hebrews 12:10 NIV) Discipline Scripture continues with discipline is not pleasant. It is painful. No one enjoys this process. I hear all the amens! However, discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. I love verse 12, we are to strengthen our feeble arms and weak knees. Level paths are necessary for our feet as the lame will no longer be disabled, yet healed. Conviction I […]
No Comments
Spirits Tested For Good Vs. Evil
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1 NIV) Test Spirits We have discussed this week how God offers a free gift of righteousness and not to be deceived by false spirits for God is the giver of good and perfect gifts. Today, we will look how to test spirits. As we grow in our relationship with Jesus, we study the Word of God, attend Bible studies, and fellowship with people of similar faith. As we go […]
2 Comments
Clarity For Today
Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the Word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all He created. (James 1:16-18 NIV) Let’s break this down. Do not be deceived. Every good and perfect gift comes from God. He does not change. We have a new birth through Jesus. God’s wish for us to be firstfruits of all He created. Clarity vs. low visibility The difference […]
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."