Rise to live

Are you living the life you are meant to live? If your answer is no or there is doubt in your mind. Then, ask yourself if you are living by faith. The Bible says, “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 So how do we live by faith? You must fully...
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Joy

When grief and sorrow appear to be directing your life, remember, No one can take your joy. “And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” John 16:22 God has sent the Holy Spirit...
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Discouraged?

We can become discouraged and lose our way. The Lord says, “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deut 31:8 The word dismayed means to be discouraged or to...
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Unforeseen threats

When there is a threat, who do you turn to?   As my daughter and I were working on fixing a house, a man came onto the property with a large butcher knife. He looked at us and continued on his way. We have nothing to fear; the Lord watches over...
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Building up

There are things in our life that tear us down at times. The Bible says in the last days; there will be scoffers who come against Jesus and His people, and we need to build ourselves up, “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith...
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Heart of Gold

Are we getting caught up in the things of this world? “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 Having possessions is not a sin in itself. When you put these things before the Lord, it leads you astray. The enemy can...
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Who do you fear?

As I pondered this question this morning, my first response was nothing. God has not given me a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7). Then, as I meditated more and more on the question, I realized that I fear not remaining faithful. In the last days, even the elect will...
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You are my portion

“You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep your words” Psalm 119:57 During the Vietnam war, my family had to portion out food to make ends meet. Mom often would say, let’s play a game and see who can find the most change in the...
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Shine your light on me

“Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.” Psalm 4:6 The Lord desires to glorify himself through you. He aims to make you shine. However, we often buy into what the world says about us. We are a mess, worthless and not able to accomplish anything. God sees...
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