2 Timothy 1:8-12 ESV Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, … Continue reading Keep Believing!
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Be a Beacon
Joshua 1:5-8 ESV “…I will not leave you or forsake you.” V. 5b (cf. Matt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5-6) Moses had died. So, the Lord spoke to Joshua. He told him to take the people across the Jordan into the Promised Land that he was giving them for their possession. And, he told him that just … Continue reading Be a Beacon
Hold To The Truth
1 John 3:1-3 ESV See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has … Continue reading Hold To The Truth
The Nations Surround Us
Psalm 118:5-9 ESV Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. … Continue reading The Nations Surround Us
Sacrificial Love
Romans 1:1-6 NIV Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness … Continue reading Sacrificial Love
Far More Abundantly
God’s Plan and Purpose Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable … Continue reading Far More Abundantly
Standing Tall
By Doing Good 1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing … Continue reading Standing Tall
Not by Might
On March 29, 2012, as I was praying about specific situations going on in my life, the Lord gave me the verses in Zechariah 4:6b-10a: “’Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘What are you, O mighty mountain? … You will become level ground… Who despises the day … Continue reading Not by Might
Strong and Courageous
Our Lord Will Not Fail Joshua 1:5-6 NASB “No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life… I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous...” Let’s face it. We all have enemies. Our number one enemy is Satan, and he … Continue reading Strong and Courageous
Let’s Face It!
We all have enemies, let’s face it. No matter how nice we are, there are always going to be people who won’t like us, and who will rise against us, just because we are not like them; just because we are different. Yet, for those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be … Continue reading Let’s Face It!
Run With It 