Pleasing the Lord

“Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ What does it mean to be well pleasing? The word pleasing in Greek is euarestos (acceptable, fully agreeable). Roman’s 14:17-18 says, He who serves Christ in righteousness, peace and joy...
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You have authority

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you..” Luke 10:19 The word power in this verse is exousia, the power of authority, power of rule. We have the same authority...
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White garments

I don’t know about you, but when I wear white, it always gets dirty. However, I have heard it said that white garments and oil will ward off the heat of the day. These last days are getting hotter. The enemy is trying to tempt us at every turn. Remember,...
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What is your greatest fear?

Does it surprise you that one of the greatest fears people have is fear of failure? Fear of failure often stems from a fear of experiencing shame or embarrassment. Failing can trigger feelings of worthlessness. And so often, people choose not to try something to avoid failing. It is a way...
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What is in a name?

“O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:9 Can we truly know how magnificent God is?   Look at His name… El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty) El Elyon (The Most High God) Adonai (Lord, Master) Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah) Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner) Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd) Jehovah Rapha (The Lord...
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Are we in a land of darkness?

“A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.” Job 10:22 In absolute darkness, there is no light, and there are not any shadows. “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put...
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Heaven or Hell

Many people struggle with whether their loved one went to heaven or not. The Book of Job provides some clarity. “One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and secure; His pails are full of milk, And the marrow of his bones is moist. Another man dies in...
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Great faith

Great faith was defined by Jesus several times in the Bible. In each of the cases, it was in seeking healing: Jesus healed a Centurion’s Servant (Mathew 8:10). A woman of Cannan asked for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed (Mathew 15:28) Do we believe that Jesus heals today?...
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Why Lord?

In most cases, those who have lost a loved one will ask God why their loved one died.   Does questioning God on why something has happened mean your faith is weak? No, not at all. Your mind is trying to find answers to resolve the heart issue. Including God in...
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Prisoner of hope

“Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” Zechariah 9:12 We all have gone astray, and all have been prisoners. The question is, are you going to remain a prisoner of hopelessness, depression, anxiety, stress, worry, and fear, or are...
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