The definition of “unless” in the Strong’s Concordance is “if not for.” The essence of its meaning is that if certain conditions are not met, then the desired end will not be accomplished. The situation depends completely upon a particular thing, condition, or person.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how often we say the word good… but still feel unsatisfied?
“It’s good… but it could be better.”
“I’m thankful… but I still wish…”
“God has been good… but why does this still hurt?”
I want to ask a question that may sound simple…
but it reaches into the deepest corners of our hearts.
Read MoreAs amazing as freckles are, there is a mark that God loves even more. Few receive this mark. Why? This mark requires great faith. This mark is painful to those who receive it. This mark deeply changes those who have it. This is a mark God wishes every believer would have. What is this mark?
Read MoreAnd that isn’t the reason at all, the church is filled with only one pastor’s wife, but, many other ladies, we are all called to serve the Lord whether we are a pastor’s wife, deacon’s wife, Sunday School teacher, or whatever position you can think of.
Read MoreAs Christians, we can survive and thrive despite our environment, but we must have good “SON exposure” and adequate watering. We MUST have a close relationship with the Lord and His Word every day!
Read MoreIt’s influence was even found in laws called blue laws that date back to colonial America. These laws restricted and prohibited alcohol sales on Sundays; even stores and business were closed to honor the sabbath. Today, some states still use these laws to regulate certain activities on Sundays. However, the influence of the church has gradually gotten weaker.
Read MoreI love how Paul starts this verse.
“Therefore, my beloved…”
He’s not scolding.
He’s not preaching at them.
He’s speaking to people he loves.
Read MoreIn our life, there are moments when we feel depleted, or discouraged, or maybe even alone. It's in these moments that we must go to the word of God and get a fresh taste of the bread that can sustain us. Matthew 4:4 says..." But he answered and said, it is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Read MoreLadies, are you a Jairus or the woman with the issue of blood? Looking or waiting for a miracle? Have you been thronged? Knowing if you just touch the border of His garment, will you be changed? Have you changed? Have thanked Him publicly?
Read MoreMemories of our God who has been so very faithful to me all these years. His love and
gratitude of sacrifice shown to me he has shown before I was born.
Just Make memories! (“That appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”)
When you pick up one of those memories just pray, reflect and thank the Lord for his goodness
and nconditional love.
Read MoreAbby, one of the greatest things you can do in your marriage… is keep God in the center of it.
Not just on church days.
Not just when things are hard.
But in EVERYTHING.
Read MoreThe shadows may be dark and frightening, but just like that nightlight, God’s presence drives away the terror that darkness tries to bring, allowing us to find rest in Him.
Read MoreThe book of Proverbs, we know, is a book of wisdom. Literally – a book compiled of wise sayings, truths, and proverbs. Wisdom pertaining to spiritual things, how to treat others, wisdom in raising a family, how to treat a neighbor, etc. Figurative and literal, the use of the word ‘wisdom’ is used so many times and in so many ways, even personified as one that crieth in the streets.
Read MoreWe need the Bible, prayer time, church attendance and encouragement from other believers to grow as a Christian. A watering can is only good for two things...holding water and pouring out water onto plants. You cannot water plants without first filling it up with water. This is true in our lives. You cannot help others grow if you are not first filling up with the things of God.
Read MoreIf we want to make sure that we keep the right perspective, then we need to keep our focus on what matters and remember that the same God that saved us is the same God that will stay with us. Too often we miss seeing what God can do because we are focused on the wrong things.
Read MoreSamuel was speaking to the children of Israel people who had seen God work.
They had watched Him provide, protect, rescue, forgive, and guide them.
And yet Samuel pauses everything and says,
“Stop. Think. Remember. CONSIDER.”
Read MoreWhat are some of life’s lemons we face?
Death, illness, family divisions, abuse, neglect, friends forsaking us, private pains…List goes on.
(Often the private unimaginable pains are the hardest to deal with for we carry those lemons alone.)
Read MoreIf you have been a Christian and served the lord for a long time then you have probably been asked to help out in a ministry in your church. Maybe you have been asked to help in the Baby Nursery, be a Sunday Greeter, or help with The Big Day! The list is endless.
Read MoreMy husband, six of our children, and I spent just about 24 hours a day/7 days a week together. We ate together, rode in airplanes and cars together, sometimes all slept in the same room together, played games together, and shared one bathroom for most of that time in different homes and hotels from West to East, from North to South. I told my husband before we left the Philippines that we were either going to love each other more or hate each other by the time this was over. I happy to say that we still love each other.
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