New Beginnings

Last day of the year. Some will rejoice, and others will long for a redo. Which are you?  It is always exciting to have a fresh start. God gives us a fresh start every morning. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;...
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A goal for everyday living

This coming year, many have set many goals or resolutions. But have you set a goal for everyday living? Like the apostle Paul, I am pushing forward no matter what comes upon me to win the prize “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called...
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Complaining

We all have a member of our family who complains, or maybe you have fallen into this bad habit. No one wants to be around a complainer. Complaining comes from a heart of discontentment.       The root cause is not liking your life or what is going on in...
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Right Standing

Are you in right standing with God? How do you know?   “if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” 1 Corinthians 10:12  God called Job blameless and a man of complete integrity. What were the qualifications for this? Job revered God and stayed away from...
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Can I praise God without being amazed?

Someone declared, “You can’t praise if you haven’t been amazed.We serve an amazing God!!!” I started asking the question, can I praise God without being amazed? Amazement is a feeling or showing great surprise or wonder. Praise in Hebrew is Yada. Someone said that if you don’t have Yada, you...
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You are not alone

If you have experienced a loss, you may feel alone. However, you are not alone this Christmas! The Lord is with you. “…the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel (God is with us).” Isaiah...
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The gift

Give yourself a gift this Christmas: Forgiveness. Forgive all that hurt you. When you hold unforgiveness in your heart, you are hurting yourself. Bitterness, resentment, and hate may find a way into your life and hinder God’s blessings. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as...
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When God speaks

When God speaks do we listen and obey? “The angel went to her (a virgin girl named Mary) and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel...
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The Messenger

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Isaiah 7:14 God proclaimed, through His prophet, that He would send a savior, Jesus, the Messiah “…The messenger of the Covenant…” Mal 3:1.    The word...
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You are more than you think

“you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called...
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