For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer. (1 Peter 3:12 NIV) Righteousness What stands out to you in this verse? For me…the eyes of the Lord. God’s eyes are in constant watch over our lives. His ears are attentive to our prayers. Who? The ones who have traded self-righteousness for God’s righteousness. We cannot function full in God’s when we are full of our own. Self-righteousness aligns us with modern day Pharisees. Yes, we have modern day Pharisees who behave much like Biblical Pharisees. They keep watch for someone […]
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Renew Our Mind: God’s Perfect Will
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV) Basic 101 Basic 101. We are off running. We can hardly contain the excitement. Jesus is our personal Savior. Peace that surpasses all understanding becomes tangible. Our first steps back into the world are met with resistance. How is this handled? I am reminded in Mark 4 the Parable of the Sower. Birds in the air will try to […]
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Conquerors Through Christ
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV) Back to Basics 101 Reminded of this verse, I was taken back to when scripture took on a greater meaning for me. As a little girl, I am sure between Ms. Maggie and Ms. Jeana, I was taught scripture and earned gold stars for memorization. We learned about Jesus, Moses, and Jonah. When Romans 8:28 came alive within me, a new maturity level was reached. It’s when milk sipping stops and meat […]
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Words…Released-Held Accountable
But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgement for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. (Matthew 12: 36,37 NIV) Careless words Careless words…we have all been guilty. As I prayed for direction this week, my mind repeated, basic 101. Go back to the beginning and think through lessons learned. We first learn Jesus died for our sins. A sin is a sin. We must ask forgiveness for our sins. God says once we are forgiven, to […]
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Replace Old With New
Since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.(Colossians 3:9 NIV) Fast breaking news! This story comes from the first-century town of Colosse. Located on a major trade route from the East, a town known for cults. Paul urges them to replace- to put to death whatever belonged to their earthly measure. A new creation When you ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, believe He died and rose on the third day, and confess Jesus as Lord, […]
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."