We all face the difficulties of life; they are not limited to the poor and needy. Even in the affluent circles of society, difficulties exist. What do we do? We go to our source: our help comes from God. Isaiah 41:10 NLTDon’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am … Continue reading God: My Help
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Harmonious Living
In 2 Corinthians 13:11, the Apostle Paul gave four guidelines for living that the believers should embrace as part of their lives. “Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will … Continue reading Harmonious Living
Strengthened and Encouraged!
What do you do when you are discouraged? I have found that in those times, you cannot depend on others. You must go to God and find the strength you need in Him. When David was discouraged in 1 Samuel 30, verse 6 says: But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God. Psalm 27:13-14 AMPI would … Continue reading Strengthened and Encouraged!
Peace from God
Yesterday, we spoke about peace; it is a gift from God. There are things that come with a price tag. The peace that comes from God is not one of those things. God’s gives peace. Psalm 29:11 NLT The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Colossians 3:15 AMP Let the peace of Christ [the inner … Continue reading Peace from God
Prince of Peace!
As we continue through this season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we cannot dismiss the things that are happening around us. We have unrest in various parts of the world and we long for change that will bring peace. We look at our communities and we realize that we need change also. … Continue reading Prince of Peace!
Hope in God
There is no way to embrace the message of the Advent Season without hope. These people of faith in the Bible lived with hope in God. How can we do less? We also need to live with hope in God. Romans 15:13 NLT I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely … Continue reading Hope in God
In His Presence
Children usually love to spend time with their parents. They will play with you and talk with you but there is something about going home with mommy and daddy. Where love exists, there is joy in the presence of that individual. We have someone who loves us so dearly that He laid down His life … Continue reading In His Presence
Encourage Yourself
It’s sad when you have gone out of your way to help someone who needed help and they forget. It’s comforting to know that you are not alone. There have always been and probably always will be those around you who are ungrateful. But it’s comforting to know that you can encourage yourself in the … Continue reading Encourage Yourself
Word for Today: Tuesday May 16, 2023
Ephesians 2: 11-18 NLT Oneness and Peace in Christ 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday May 16, 2023
Word for Today: Thursday April 13, 2023
Romans 12:14-21 NLT 14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! 17 Never pay back … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday April 13, 2023
Victory Walk 