“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 Suppose you were deathly sick… Read More ›
Month: May 2016
Suddenly, God Moved
There are many stories in the Bible where patience, endurance, and perseverance were necessary to obtain the promises of God. These are wonderful traits and all of them are helpful in our Christian walk. The life of Joseph and Abraham… Read More ›
My Burden is Light
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest … for My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28, 30 I’ve heard it said so many times that it’s… Read More ›
Do Your Feelings Really Count?
By Olajide David Feelings depict our moods. At times we feel angry, sad, happy, lonely, helpless, courageous, fearful etc. Feelings can take any form and frame, but do we measure God by how we feel? To begin with, we must… Read More ›
It’s You I Love
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of… Read More ›
The idol of "ME"
I used to think that I was so rid of idols in my life! Or so I thought!!! What is an idol anyway – I have heard it explained that an idol can be anything! In fact an idol can… Read More ›
The Words Of My Mouth
Our words indicate what is in our heart. Love stimulates words of encouragement and good will, but unrighteous anger and hatred drive us to spew remarks that cut to the very bone. The tongue, though a small muscle, is mighty… Read More ›
An Open Bible
“Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” – 2 Timothy 4:2 Something that really bothers me is to go to church and hear somebody stand up and preach… Read More ›
Stand on My Platform of Faith
“Lo, behold, for I shall come forth on a steed of white carrying a sword with fire in My eyes. I am bound to save My children from the decency of mankind. All sinners shall die by My sword. Come… Read More ›
The Worst Four-Letter Word
You probably have your candidates. I remember a friend of mine telling the story of a ride in the car with his five-year-old son who starting spelling, “F…U…” My friend halted the boy with a, “What are you saying!” The… Read More ›
What is Reality?
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18 A man… Read More ›
Financial Freedom
“The Lord shall open unto thee His good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in His season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt… Read More ›
You Can Control Your Speech
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.” – James 1:26 We must watch what we say, because one word builds upon another, and it… Read More ›
The Angels Rejoice
“Run My children, run to Zion for the Lord will meet you there. His glory will fill the heavens, His light will guide your way. Look up, look up for the stars shall be your pathway. O’ children of God… Read More ›
Be Happy
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance…” – Proverbs 15:13 There are three things animals don’t do that humans do: Animals don’t blush. Mark Twain once wryly observed, “Man’s the only animal who can blush—or needs to.” Animals don’t cry…. Read More ›
Train Your Children
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” – Genesis 2:24 A boy responded disrespectfully to his mother, and his dad responded this way: “Son, when you… Read More ›
God's Truth and Power shall Prevail
“Those who a nation considers its allies can be short-lived. Allies can/will turn and become enemies. The United States and Israel have been close allies to each other for many years. Now it is changing by the United ‘making noises’… Read More ›
It’s You I Love
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of… Read More ›
Valley of Detours
Have you ever read the wonderful book by Hannah Hurnard, Hinds Feet In High Places? If not, I highly recommend that you do. The main character, Much Afraid, decides to trust the Good Shepherd and travel to His kingdom, which… Read More ›
Grace Defined – Book Review
JUST RELEASED Greg Holt Editor and Publisher – The Olive Branch Report “Grace Defined” is a great and deeply moving story about the redeeming power of Christ. It is also the story of how those who love and are loved… Read More ›
Eternal Hell is as the Fires of a Furnace
“Contrary to all those who believe, not in the Lord Almighty, but he who deceives. Father God, Who art in heaven, loves them. He who follows the ways of the wicked shall perish for all of eternity. He who knows… Read More ›
A Beautiful Marriage
“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”- Ephesians 5:31-32… Read More ›
Not the Ten Suggestions
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night.” – Psalm 1:2 Ted Koppel, ABC’s original Nightline host for decades, was addressing the 1987 graduating class at Duke University. If… Read More ›
Children Need Encouragement Like Plants Need Water
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 Children need encouragement like a plant needs water. They need it over and over again. And you… Read More ›
The Georgia Guidestones: Satan’s Commandments Which Will Be Enforced by the U.N.
by Geri Ungurean In 1980, a very strange stone formation was erected in a city in Georgia. It has been called the Stonehenge of America. Its name is the Georgia Guidestones. “The Georgia Guidestones is a granite monument erected in… Read More ›
A Proverb is a Proverb, Not a Promise
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 Some parents have almost put themselves in an early grave because they’ve had a wayward child…. Read More ›
Enough is Enough!
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 It’s always been amazing to me… Read More ›
Repent, Repent, Repent
“Repent, repent, repent Thus sayeth the Lord your God. Bring ye the sins unto the cross where only the blood of Jesus can rectify your deeds. Let not stubbornness hinder for that shall cost you your life, eternal life as… Read More ›
You Will Never See My Face
“… ‘for I [God] will not go up in the midst of thee [the Israelites]; for thou art a stiff-necked people: lest I consume thee in the way’. … And he [Moses] said unto Him, ‘If Thy presence go not… Read More ›
Does Money Satisfy?
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” – 1 Timothy 6:6 Dr. Vance Havner is quoted as saying, “I’m often amused and amazed at the way we equate Christianity with success, popularity, and prosperity. We may not admit it, but we… Read More ›