“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless […]
Category: Faith
Are you living under your circumstances or above them? This sounds so cliché, I know. You might say, “That’s easy for you to say! You have no idea what I’m going through.” Perhaps I might not know exactly what your particular trials may be, but I’ve had (have) plenty of my own. One of the
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:2 Just a few days ago, resolutions were made, vows taken, but already some of us may have slipped off the track. Time
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 Megalomania: -Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in regards to the domination of others. – Delusion about one’s own power or importance. How would you describe success? Webster’s says this: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose, the attainment of popularity or
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut:31:8 There is a very good reason why the Lord tells us repeatedly not to be discouraged. Discouragement and depression of the spirit actually causes our attitude, our gaze, to be
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~John 3:16 Imagine gift-wrapped packages heaped up, each package unmarked for any particular person. They could suitable for whoever takes it. One by one the parcels are selected,
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut
For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne
“If you stood before the Lord, King of the Universe today, and He asked you: “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say? My nephew, Ryan Nemets, died unexpectedly & tragically last week. It could’ve been more tragic. The biggest question I had was not how he died, but where he
“For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone.” Romans 14:7 ” A winter’s day, In a deep and dark December, I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below, I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty,