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“…The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” Ecclesiastes 911 So why is it that we scurry about the entirety of our few minutes here on this earth seeking favor and approval and position? Attempting to meet a long list of obligations and expectations that never seem to be satisfied no matter how much we busy ourselves. Working out, studying hard, eating right, investing wisely, and somehow time and chance happens to us all? Why? That’s a good question. No matter how we have started out this year, regardless of what has happened along the way, despite the turns and falls and outright mistakes. If you have fallen, get back up. Though a righteous man may fall seven times he gets back up. God gives power to the weak; and to them that have no might he increases strength. There is great mercy and forgiveness with God. All His paths are mercy and truth to ...

The FEAR of GOD is the beginning of wisdom. (Psalm 111:10) Could loving God be to fear God? Jesus said, "If you love me you will keep my commands." In Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 "...yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that Fear God, which fear before him: But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he Feareth not before God." "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: FEAR GOD, and KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13 Godly Fear is obedience that honors the one in command. Complete trust is full reliance upon love. It seems as though we may not realize in this busy world of non-stop, endless lists of things to do...we are forgetting to obey His Word. We have forgotten the beginning, the basics, the foundation, the very reason we are alive. To give glory to God. What gives God glory? Ask any parent who takes great delight in showing of...

Be anxious (worried/uneasy) for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Meditate on These Things Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4) As my friend, Michael says, "If you meditate on the negative, you will be anxious and worried and see negative results. But if you meditate on heavenly things you will have peace. Don't focus on the tribulation, focus on the gift of eternal life given by our Lord Jesus Christ, and how many lost ...

I would like to invite any females young, old, or in between who deeply desire to get serious with their commitment to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind...no matter where you are at in your journey------ NOW IS THE TIME to daily prepare your heart and mind to seek the Lord, to let your life be about Him. If you are feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or not really sure what to do at this season of your life, and would like someone to pray you forward. CALL ME. WRITE ME. Here is your invitation.

My mom was watching Sean Hannity on Fox news the other night. He had Joel Osteen on as a guest, he is a pastor of a large church and author of a few books. When he was asked by Hannity what is his take on controversal subjects, such as gay marriage and abortion...Joel's answer was, "In his opinion it is not GOD'S BEST." Wow, if ever a man had an opportunity to speak the name of Jesus and the pure word of God to thousands of listeners... he did the exact opposite. I heard my mom from the other room say, "WHAT A WISS!" I am pretty sure she meant to say, 'wuss.' He did not represent the Kingdom of God, he actually avoided speaking the truth for whatever reason. Jesus said the world hated me and they will hate you. If you are ashamed of or deny Jesus before men, He will be ashamed of and deny you before His Father and all the host of heaven. God's word says that murderers, drunkards, fornicators, adulterers, effeminate, liars, gossips will not inheri...

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Psalm 3:5-7 Though this life seems to have no shortage of heartaches, it should be comforting for us to know that the KING OF LOVE will soon make the crooked places straight. It can be upsetting when there is war on every side. When you do not know who to believe, because it seems like no matter which way you turn the world is full of excuses and lies. Still there is no reason for us to shrink back. We must go forward. Our eyes fixed on the beauty of His holiness. Training our hearts and mouths to give thanks continually. Not one bit of our sorrow will be wasted, He will orchestrate all things to glorify His name. If we will stop trying to avoid pain and difficulty and simply "go throug...