May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! You know very well in how many ways he helped me in Ephesus. (2 Timothy 1:16,18 NIV) Disappointment Through Paul’s eyes, we see thoughts penetrate as death approaches. He writes a second letter to encourage Timothy. Everyone deserted him in the Province of Asia, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. Disappointment heavy on Paul’s heart, identified these two individuals with a resounding, especially these two. […]
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America the Beautiful, Land We Love
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. (Acts 3:19) The news Have you kept up with the news? Concerning America the beautiful, the land we love. What will North Korea do today? What will our President do? An Army lieutenant colonel made news with what is suppose to be a 14 page document attacking the religious right in America. He identified groups like the Family Research Council and the American Family Association as domestic hate groups. Should we be concerned? Most definitely, our concern […]
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Esther: Capturing the Heart
Now the King was attracted to Esther more than any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. (Esther 2:17 NIV) Esther won favor Ladies you are loved and have won the favor of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He is the King of all Kings. Men, think about how this applies to your wife/future wife. Esther won the favor of King Xerxes and became queen. She did not go to the palace one day and […]
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Bible Warns Natural Disasters
“I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Joel 2:28,32a) Natural Disasters Starvation looked to be a soon reality. Caught by surprise, they never prepared to handle the swarm of locust. The Priest were mourning, fields were ruined, grain was destroyed, and much more. The Prophet Joel never doubted God was behind this plague. The people had moved away from the Lord. Joel pleaded with the Priest to […]
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Truth Has Not Changed
“Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. (Acts 28: 26,27 NIV) Paul ministers to Jews Paul requested a meeting among the Jewish leaders. He taught from morning to evening his new knowledge of Jesus Christ. The above scripture was his final statement. Paul declared […]
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."