Scripture:  John 17:15 - I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.This was a very trying time for the disciples.  Christ would be soon leaving them to return to the Father.  The world was so evil/treacherous toward Christ and the disciples, because they (Christ and the disciples) were in the world but not of the world. Many people h...  Read More

Scripture Acts 9:3-6 -  “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonishe...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are ...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 1:18-25 - For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this...  Read More

Scriptures:Ephesians 4:26b-27 – “Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.”Ephesians 4:30-32 – “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.  Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, clamor, and evil speaking, be  put away from you, with all malice:  and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiv...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.Christ is our steadfast foundation.  In this verse, Paul let the believers know that they could be steadfast and unmovable in their faith, because of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.  They we...  Read More

Scripture:  Philippians 4:10-19 – “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.  Not that I speak in regard to want, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 90:12 – Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.I Corinthians 7:29a – But this I say brethren, the time is short. Ephesians 5:16 -  Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.In the midst of this pandemic, many people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and fearful of the unknown of what is to come.  After all, we have never experienced this COVID-19 pand...  Read More

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16 – That He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.There are many times in the Bible that God strengthened His people.  This is so encouraging to me, because there have been many times in my life that  I needed strength/encouragement. Some of those times were:  when I had several  operations to remo...  Read More

Scripture:  Hebrews 13:7-8 -  Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.Never forget those who have or are influencing your spiritual walk.  Keep their legacy alive.  Even though human spiritual leadership may change, it’s so encouragi...  Read More

Scripture:  Daniel 3:15-18 - Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?”16 Shadrach, Mes...  Read More

Scripture:Philippians  4:6-8 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things ar...  Read More