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Let Your ‘Glowing Red Bug’ Be Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will…
Two Statements To Consider About Inclusion & Tolerance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the…
Following Sound Principles Is Good Business (& Church) Sense
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’…
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly
This morning we looked at rights versus responsibilities. Rights are granted to us by our Creator — and responsibilities are also required of us…
Be Content With What The Lord Provides – As All He Provides Is Good & Perfect
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Jeremiah,>”I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”’ (Jeremiah…
Run All Your Decisions Through Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him.’ (Job 5:8-NIV); ‘But as for me,…
Storms, Even Devastating Ones, Can Provide Blessings In New Growth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said,> “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open…
Looks Can Be Deceiving – Don’t Judge At First Glance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The…
Don’t Let The ‘Want’ Overcome The ‘Need’
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(5) Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in…
Set Your Expectations On Needs, Not Wants
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> (31) “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’…
Stick To Your Godly Principles, Even If You’re In The Minority
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied <to King Ahab>. “But you and your father’s…
All the little children of the world
Everything God desires and has designed is the target of Satan’s whispers and temptations. God desires unity; Satan does all he can to…
Don’t Be Deceived By Selfishness – Follow God & His Word
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human…
Secrecy Should Not Be A Basis To Bear False Witness
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.’ (Proverbs 12:20);…
It’s Nice For The Moment – So Don’t Delay, Share Jesus Today!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus says,>“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each…
Salvation: wholly the work of God
I want to reinforce the truth that we all are in need of God’s grace, forgiveness and salvation. None of us, not one single…
Don’t Get Frustrated By Life, Be Encouraged By The Word
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Joshua,> ”(8) Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day…
Be Efficient & Effective In All That You Do
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) For by the grace given me I <Paul> say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself…
Don’t Let ‘The Thorns In Your Flesh’ Steal Away Your Blessings, Or From You Blessing Others
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.’ (1 Peter 4:9) Usually the ‘thorn…
Just Because We Could, Doesn’t Mean We Should
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said,>”But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will…
What’s In Your Spiritual Wallet?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!.’ (Acts 8:20); You say,…
Stay Off The Secular Bandwagon; Stick With The Truth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“(13) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to…
Praise The Lord For Blessings, & Pray For Those Who Are Hurting
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To…
The right choice
When is it the right time to do the right thing? Seems like an easy question, huh? I mean, isn’t it always the right time to do…