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Minutes in Hell
Minutes in Hell
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 As we remember September 11th, the iconic images float before us once again. A tower on fire. Screaming sirens. Plane... Read more...
Come On, Let's Go!
Come On, Let's Go!
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5 My first phrase as a child, was something like, "Come on, group, let's go!" I've always wanted to keep the move on. Forget ahead. Time is wasting! Are you waiting on God for anything? Usually we are as... Read more...
Foolish Talk
Foolish Talk
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2 What do you think as you read that verse? Do you immediately think of people who fit the bill? I do. I think of arguments or conversations where the other person is obviously the fool. I feel bad for them.... Read more...
Silencing the Tempter
Silencing the Tempter
And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. Luke 4:13 The devil will come tempt you when you were at your weakest. That’s when he comes. Do you know when he came to Jesus? After Jesus had fasted for 40 days. Luke 4:2 says Jesus was hungry.... Read more...
Recognizing God
Recognizing God
And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him. Mark 5:6 That man? He was severely under the enemy's thumb. Filled with many demons, this man was completely controlled by them. As soon as Jesus stepped out of the boat, this man ran to Jesus. Actually the demons ran to... Read more...
Wise or Foolish?
Wise or Foolish?
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. Proverbs 15:2 We all want to have knowledge. That's the ultimate pursuit of man, isn't it? Don't we want to know all things so we can have absolute control? The pursuit of knowledge is how sin entered the world. Adam... Read more...
Ruling Over Sin
Ruling Over Sin
If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 Murder entered our world within years of God creating man. Second generation to be exact. Cain, Adam and Eve's firstborn... Read more...
Walking From Above
Walking From Above
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13 Do you know how God sees you? Do you know... Read more...
Living from Above
Living from Above
Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21:34 Are you stuck in the mud of life swirling around you? Dwelling too much on plans, disappointments, or perfection? You will only have this day... Read more...
Lace Them Up!
Lace Them Up!
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called... Ephesians 4:1 Are you lacing up your tennis shoes? Making sure they are on tight? Double knot or single? When you lace up your tennis shoes, you're getting ready for something.... Read more...
Bye, Bye Bacteria
Bye, Bye Bacteria
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 Well today, I'm a bit grumpy. Just over two days ago, my face erupted again into a painful bacteria infection. Folks, it's ugly inside and out. The pain and burning is like nothing I've... Read more...
Let Go and Live
Let Go and Live
And when you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your sins. Mark 11:25 How many offenses do you carry? How many follow you while you go about your day? Dozens? Hundreds? Thousands? Even one is too many. Why? Because offenses... Read more...