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"For the Grace of God has come (appeared) for the deliverance from sin and the eternal salvation for all mankind.urge on another...to avoid foolishness and controversies that are leading to nowhere...be steadfast and patient in Christ..show yourself to be an example in all respects...submit...be obedient...have regard for truth...have self control..."  Titus 2 The words in Titus are like a parent who has left instruction behind concerning every matter in life. If these words could be read aloud at least once a day...maybe we would begin to live it out. There is so much urgency in these passages. If we would take heed and apply what is written in these verses as instruction from the Lord we would be found in faithful sacred service and true devotion to our God and King. We would be loving the brethren and separating ourselves from what is a lie and anything that does not represent the truth. If you continue to walk in your own ways...confusion and delusion is all that fol...

When cells stop communicating in your body, dis-ease is present, your DNA is under attack, and eventually giving way to premature death if not corrected or remedied. When two people fail to communicate, all sorts of mal-nourishment is happening that leads to sickness and confusion that eventually makes way to the death of the relationship if not healed and corrected, not to mention the hurt and pain of others that are effected by two people's choices and decisions or lack thereof. Sometimes our immune systems are compromised due to lack of proper nutrients, not enough clean water to flush out toxins, or sometimes just plain and simple stress, and the lack of devotion to prayer can also cause our stress levels to go up and for everything to seem like it's overwhelming us. We must encourage and strengthen ourselves in the Lord. No matter what we are passing through. He can see us through to the other side. To be continued...

"And ye shall be witnesses unto me." Acts 1:8 In order to learn how to discharge your duty as a witness for Christ, look at his example. He is always witnessing: by the well of Samaria, or in the Temple of Jerusalem: by the lake of Gennesaret, or on the mountain's brow. He is witnessing night and day; his mighty prayers are as vocal to God as his daily services. He witnesses under all circumstances; Scribes and Pharisees cannot shut his mouth; even before Pilate he witnesses a good confession. He witnesses so clearly, and distinctly that there is no mistake in him. Christian, make your life a clear testimony. Be you as the brook wherein you may see every stone at the bottom--not as the muddy creek, of which you only see the surface--but clear and transparent, so that your heart's love to God and man may be visible to all. You need not say, "I am true:" be true. Boast not of integrity, but be upright. So shall your testimony be such that men cannot help s...

http://radio.focusonthefamily.ca/broadcasts/helping-kids-relate-in-a-screen-driven-world-part-1-of-2 Who does not need encouragement to stop being distracted and be all there when you are in the presence and company of others? All of us need reminders of setting good habits.

LEAD ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I... Psalm 62:1 This little verse offers so much hope in a world of continual disappointment and heartache. There is no one else higher, stronger, greater, or more sufficient than the LORD ALMIGHTY. A friend of mine reminded me today of something I had forgotten (even though I know it's true). Sometimes the best way and possibly the only way to be involved in someone's life is by prayer. Talking to the one who is higher than all of it. He has the greatest view. He knows exactly what's going on and He can handle it. Let's keep giving our cares to Him, bring your concerns, your worries and fears...lay it all down at the feet of the One who is GOOD NEWS. Go pick up His word and retrain your mind to believe, to have hope, to speak life, to love and forgive. And I will too. Lead us Lord, and please remind us we are not helpless when we know you.

Thus saith the  Lord , thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the  Lord  thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.  Isaiah 48:17 Always appreciated this verse. It is the Lord that "teaches thee to profit." And "He leadeth thee by the way that though shouldest go." Good to know. I do pray that we will all take time daily to listen and to learn and to ask the Lord to lead us and perceive what He is doing and where He would have us to go.  Early in the morning is a good time --- when everyone else is a sleep. Anytime is a good time to seek the Lord.