Scripture:  Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.    I Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight.I remember when I finally invited Jesus Christ into my life (in August of 1978)!  Burdens were lifted from me.  I had peace with God through Jesus Christ!  “Therefore, being justified...  Read More

Scripture:  Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.    I Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight.I remember when I finally invited Jesus Christ into my life (in August of 1978)!  Burdens were lifted from me.  I had peace with God through Jesus Christ!  “Therefore, being justified...  Read More

Scripture:  Ephesians 5:19 (NKJV) – “Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord.”Romans 10:17  - “So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”As we worship the Lord, we hear God’s word proclaimed.  When we hear the word of God, faith is elevated in our hearts.  “So then faith comes by hearing, and heari...  Read More

Scripture:  Hebrews 11:6 – “ But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”Hebrews 11:1 –“ Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.”To worship God, we have to be totally dependent and have faith in our Lord/Savior Jesus the Christ.  “Now faith is t...  Read More

Scripture: Psalms 30:1-5 - I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. ...  Read More

Scripture:    Matthew 6:19-21 -  Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where  moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Earthly/material things/treasures should be ...  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 1:7 - That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:    Isaiah 43:2 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt n...  Read More

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lo...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 15:13 – Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Are you overflowing with hope?  Is there such an abundance of joy and peace in your life that it infects or affects those around you in your sphere of life?  Hope comes from having a personal relationship and close/intimate fellowship with...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 16:1-2 – Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to You for refuge. I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from You.” The name Adonai is in the Bible over 400 times!  The name comes from the word Adon, which means “Master” or “ruler”.  It relates to “dominion”, “rulership”, and ”possessor”.  God is not only Elohim (creator), but He is also referred to...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 78:35 – They remembered that God was their rock, and the Most High God their redeemer.The word “rock” is used over 24 times in Psalms with reference to God.  “Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower (Psalms 18:2).  I understand the use of “rock” after I read its ...  Read More

Scripture:   Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.    Matthew 1:23 - Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.From Isaiah 7:14, Immanuel means “God with us”.  Isaiah’s words to Ahaz had the ultimate fu...  Read More