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DARE TO HOPE

BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUST IN THE LORD, WHOSE HOPE THE LORD IS . Jeremiah 17:7 As my Mom has pointed out too many folks have been drinking the koolaid. The blood of Jesus has cleansed us and redeemed us and healed us. The Word of God alone is what each of us needs. Not all these other things that you can buy, try, wheel and deal, drink, or eat. Putting your trust in anything more than the Living Eternal God is a mistake. It is awfully encouraging to reflect on the Word of God as our answer. The Woman at the well, the blind man, the woman with an issue of blood (spent all she had and still no cure until her faith made her whole), Elijah and the woman and boy who trusted God with the jars of oil who never seemed to run empty. History proves the Lord glorifies himself in circumstances that are definetely too difficult for the human mind to figure out. Dare to hope...

DO WHAT YOU SAY

If we avoid professing the truth of what we believe for fear it might put ourselves on rejections path or if we value the temporary approval of dirt over the living, eternal Word of God...Houston is not the only one with a problem. Can you spell danger? Wishy washy. Passivity. Mmm just whatever. Carelessness. Not hot. Not cold. Who cares? It doesn't matter or so it might seem harmless for a time. In the end, when time runs out, your choices will matter much. Your attitude will arrive at it's destination, I promise. If you often find yourself around those who have a form of godliness, but zero demonstration of its power... I do not care where you met these people - I'd be taking a long hike in the opposite direction if I were you. Fear grows there. Constant confusion. Misunderstanding. Posers. Pretenders. Religious, controlling spirits. Manipulation. Deception so deceptive you could hardly see it for what it is. If you do not cling to the pure ...
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DIVINE ORDER

Praise God for His word! Without His word we are lost. Without the Holy Spirit we are without true discernment and understanding of His word. We might have a limited knowledge, but without the Holy Spirit enabling us we have zero power to apply the whole truth to our lives and circumstances. I was having dinner with a friend last week. Our conversation started out with a short discussion on divine order. How necessary it is for us to grasp the simple basics of the gospel that we might know our place, and function properly as a member of the whole Body of Christ. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, LOVE is a good place to start. It is a good measuring line when you are examining yourself to see if you are still in the faith. The specific details we were tossing around over a ceasar salad was:  an individual not providing for his own family. The divine order that God has set up is MAN as a husband and father, protector, provider, and head of his household. WO...

OLD FASHION

Old fashion thoughtfulness.  Why is it so touching to see a younger person move out of the way or be considerate to someone twice their age?  Why is it so rare to ever see a gentleman open a car door for a lady? How did we get so lazy and careless? How is it that a simple Thank You can be so life changing? Little things mean alot. The way of the Kingdom can seem so old fasion and can seem like hardly anyone does that anymore. Well, are you just anyone? And there are numerous ways in this cold world to show thoughtfulness. Old fashion kindness.  Since when did kindness wear out and become unnecessary? Love is the more excellent way that never fails. Make a call. Write a letter. Show up on someone's doorstep, visit for a while. Say hello to the people next door every once in a while. Share your thoughts. BE KIND ONE TO ANOTHER and DOING SO YOU ARE FULFILLING THE LAW OF LOVE.  Take a risk.  Be old fashion.  Influe...

YOU ARE THE GIFT

I pray for each of you my Dear Friends, believing that as you read these words it will somehow make way for you to let go of all that is holding you back from going forward. Move on. Grow deeper in love. I pray that your hearts will be healed at once. Thankfully and freely receive all that our faithful Father has in mind for you as this year comes to a close and another one unfolds. He is upholding everything by the word of His power. Giving us the greatest gift of all ... HIMSELF. Everyday is a celebration as we acknowledge the ALL KNOWING, magnificent, King of Kings and Lord of Lords who reigns on high...every circumstance of our lives must bow to His holy name. He is near. Ready to comfort and to sustain the weary, able to make whole what is broken and transform the old into new. His strong love is for you.  MERRY CHRISTMAS! Start a fire. Stand still. Behold the beauty around you great and small. Light a candle. Take a w...

DEAR CHILDREN OF GOD

As seasons change, anxieties creep in; doubts attempt to steal your peace, and cause you to second guess your decisions…slam the door on despair! Bride of Christ be aware and alert, ever watchful, remaining & abiding in Him. Open your ears, hear what the Spirit is saying to you. Do not entertain thoughts of accusations towards one another. Speak evil of no man. Realize who you are and the words of reconciliation that you have been entrusted with. (II Corinthians 5:17) Be reconciled one to another. Be reconciled to God. Reconcile all men unto God. Endeavor to keep the bond of peace. Forgive one another as God has forgiven you. Remember that He does not treat you as your sins deserve. That grace is not a excuse to keep on sinning, but merciful compassion that makes way for true repentance. So let’s get to it without delay! “GIVE NO OFFENSE IN ANYTHING THAT THE MINISTRY BE NOT BLAMED.” (II Corinthians 6:3) “Love keeps no record of wrongs.” (I Corinthians 13) “The anger of man ...