Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."Paul expressed how eager he was to go to Rome and preach the gospel -- the good news – the power ...  Read More

Scripture: Psalms 30:5b - Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.When you are in the midst of an overwhelming trial/storm, remember one day it will be worth it all when you see Jesus! By faith, don’t focus on what you are facing now, because things will change. Either your situation will change or how you deal with your situation will change. II Corinthians 12:7-10 says “And...  Read More

Scripture: John 4:23-24 - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.We were created/designed to worship God in spirit and in truth. (From the Tony Evans Study Bible notes – "To worship the Father in spirit...  Read More

Scripture:  Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally,  my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly ...  Read More

Title:  Beat Around The Bush (To address an issue, but omit its main points, often intentionally.)Scripture: Matthew 8:5-8: "Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, 'Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.' 7 And Jesus said to him, 'I will come and heal him.' 8 The centurion answered and said, 'Lord, I am not worthy tha...  Read More

Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 5:21 - "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."When trials come, they keep us from pride and teach us dependence on God. Well, the mice came in, and I was really afraid of them. Whenever I entered my room, I would stomp in. I couldn't stop thinking about those little critters and definitely would not tolera...  Read More

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14 - The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied from above.Warning Signs of Backsliding in Heart:One can heedlessly (not giving attention to the risks or difficulty of consequences) fall into this state because it:Makes us think that we are justified in our actions.Encourages us to serve today's idols of this world.Attracts the...  Read More

Title: God Is Our Shepherd In Every Situation - "He Leads Me"Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."Since we are Jesus' sheep, Satan cannot harm our souls, nor take away our eternal life with God. Jesus gives us everlasting safety and protection. Jesus g...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-168 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder ...  Read More

Scripture: Judges 17:6 - "In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes."There were wicked enemy nations still in the land since Israel failed to obey God completely and drive them out. Israel threw out God's covenant made with her forefathers not to worship foreign gods. So, God allowed Israel to be oppressed and held captive for seven years by Midian, who...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23 – 21 Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: de...  Read More

Title: The Greatness of Christ's SacrificeScripture: Hebrews 9:27-28 — And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him, He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.People die physically, but Christ died so that we may live spiritually. Believers in Christ have wonderful c...  Read More