They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the spirit. (Jude :18,19 NIV) Jude explains Jude explains these individuals are like shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, autumn trees without fruit and uprooted. In addition to wild waves and wondering stars. Do you notice a common denominator? They have become detached. We see same when people leave the church. They become detached from the Truth. What are we to […]
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Armor of God: Ready For Battle?
Happy Memorial Day Today is the day to remember. A day to gain perspective on the price for freedom. Lives have been sacrificed for you and me. Reflection of past wars and where our country stands in the present. We honor every member of armed services past and present. Thank you. May God keep a hedge of protection around you. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6: 11 NIV) A war we all face. You did not sign up? Me neither…actually, we did. The day we accept […]
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Consistent Movement: Total Surrender
Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. (Proverbs 4:25-27 NIV) Thick traffic Remember a time you drove in thick traffic? Slower drivers stay to the right and faster ones to the left. In a perfect world, this theory would work. I exercised this thought in four lanes of traffic yesterday. The car behind me kept switching lanes, I decided to stay left. They did move ahead. Even though […]
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Lord, Maker of Heaven and Earth
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would out number the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. If only you would slay the wicked, O God! (Psalm 139:17-19 NIV) Lord, your Word is true Psalm 139 is a beautiful illustration of our Lord’s love for each one. O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. (verse 1) Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. (verse 4) For you created my […]
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Desert Times Can Turn Into Celebration
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! (Psalm 47:1,2) Motivating Monday! It is Motivating Monday! What a way to start our day! Can we fathom how awesome? I ponder if our minds can grasp the greatness. Are you excited? Time for a happy dance! This reminds me of a dear friend, Ms. Jean. During our Bible study, she would celebrate good news with a happy dance. This brought joy to us all. Desert stage 1 Last Friday, we discussed our […]
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."