Overcoming The Giants Within Us

Romans 8:34-39 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or…

The Battleground in Our Hearts

Though our souls long for God, our sinful natures rebel against His ways. Part of us yearns for God and part of us reaches for fleshly desires. Our hearts are a battleground of continual conflict. This inner struggle causes tension and excessive strain. Without God we are, the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose…

Courage

Courage (noun) the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, and pain, without fear: bravery. or The ability to do something that frightens one. Strength in the face of pain or grief. • Do we (You and I) have the “Courage,” to face the realities of our time; and…

I Am A Soldier In God’s Army

Here’s an encouraging affirmation, that a friend passed along to me, for each of us to speak over our life. I am a soldier in the Army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct. Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of…

On The Subject Of Homosexuality

This post was inspired by a conversation I recently had with a new believer, who sincerely needed some answers. While I am addressing homosexuality here, all sin is wrong. Stealing, lying, murder, arrogance, taking bribes, racism, drunkenness, sex outside of marriage between a man and woman, etc are all sinful in God’s eyes. God loves…

Blessed Is The Father Who Walks With God

Here’s a message by my cousin, Ed. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. To wait on the Lord entitles confident expectation and active hope in the Lord-never…

What Truly Matters

Troy and his girlfriend, Katrina, had just left a cookout; And between conversing with Katrina about how much fun they’d had hanging out with their friends, and jamming to the Gospel music on the radio, Troy had not realized that he was now driving 10 over the speed limit. He saw the lights, then he…

Who Have Hindered You?

Galatians 5:7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? You did run well”, you were keeping to the course, you were making steady progress. You were putting forth a reasonable amount of effort. This wording is used to describe your career or life work: The Apostle Paul is saying, at one time…

Stick With Jesus

I just wanted to encourage my brothers and sisters in the faith to continue to faithfully represent our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this world. Know that your labor is not in vain. Our Heavenly Father is working on our behalf. Don’t allow any current negative circumstances to weigh you down, but instead look…

Deep Cleaning: Dealing With Limiting Beliefs

Many times, a dental appointment will begin with the dental assistants taking a series of x-rays of a patient’s mouth. These pictures enable the dentist and their team to identify issues with our teeth, that may be occurring below the gum line. If issues are identified the dentist will want to do what is called…