Just The Right Time
on November 17th, 2022
“For God says, at just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you. Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” - 2 Corinthians 6:2 Did you know that it takes sweet cherry trees 7-10 years to start producing fruit when grown from a seed? It needs daily sun, 1,100 to 1,300 hours in temperatures under 45 degrees Fahrenheit to break dormancy, pollination, ... Read More
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Hidden In The Word
on November 16th, 2022
“For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” - Hebrews 4:12 World-famous comedian Kevin Hart told a story in an interview with Oprah many years ago that when he wanted to become a comedian, his mother told him that she would help him out financ... Read More
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Spiritual Gifts
on November 15th, 2022
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 The US Army is made up of fighting units such as Infantry and Artillery; however, they are supported by other corps such as Medical and Intell... Read More
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A Transactional Relationship
on November 14th, 2022
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” - James 1:2-4 Is your relationship with God dependent on your circumstances? Does your faith r... Read More
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You Will Rise Again
on November 13th, 2022
“Jesus told her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ ...Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” - John 11:23, 25 As we discussed yesterday, John 11 paints a picture of what we should do when life hits us with difficult and trying circumstances.... Read More
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Go to Jesus
on November 12th, 2022
“When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask for.’” - John 11:20-22 John 11 gives us a great example of what we should do when discouragement or disappointment rears its ugly head in our lives. To gi... Read More
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Staying Focused
on November 11th, 2022
“Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” - Hebrews 3:1 Did you know that some animal tamers have been known to carry a stool in the cage of lion as a form of distraction. Why? Because lions can only focus on one object. When the tamer points the four legs of the stool at the lion, he or she is paralyzed, n... Read More
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Your Outlook Can Change Your Outcome
on November 10th, 2022
“I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.” - Psalm 123:1 There was a study done several years ago aimed at finding similar qualities in highly successful people. They were looking at people in all different fields from athletes, to musicians and artists, to top company CEOs. There was a wide variety of candidates they studied. What they found was quite interesting. The study concluded t... Read More
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Keep Looking Up
on November 9th, 2022
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14 In Florida, there is a small group of bird-watching enthusiasts called “The Village Birders” who regularly conduct bird-watching tours and trips so that the public can experience the thrill and the joys of birdwatching. I met a guy at a restaurant in Flor... Read More
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Valley Lows
on November 8th, 2022
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” - John 11:25-26 How do you handle seasons of disappointment, discouragement, doubt, and depression? Sadness and grief occur for many reasons, such as: the loss of a loved one, not receiving a jo... Read More
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Why Do I Have So Many Problems?
on November 7th, 2022
“He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.” - Psalm 23:2 Over the past week, we have covered the function of the gate mentioned in John 10. Jesus is the gate, and as the gate, He offers us access to solutions and safety. The last function of the door referenced in John 10 is to lead the sheep into a corral to graze and lie down in green pastures. This is the imagery t... Read More
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Access to Safety
on November 6th, 2022
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me.” - John 10:27-28 Perhaps in John 10, the main function of the door through which the sheep came was to provide protection and security from the enemy’s attack. In an insecure world, sheep needed a place of sanctuary and a place of safety where t... Read More
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How To Find Godly Solutions
on November 5th, 2022
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” - John 10:27 We live in the information age – a time when any piece of information we want is easily accessible through the internet. But while it is easy to access information, it can also dangerous because all information is not godly information. The Bible says we ought to seek “godly counsel,” or godly wisdom. So here are three ... Read More
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What’s Holding You Back?
on November 4th, 2022
“You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you to freedom.” - Galatians 5:7-8 The story is told of a gentleman who really wanted to buy his first tv set but always found excuses not to. First, he thought tv’s were too expensive, then he didn’t think there were enough stations to provide him variety. He f... Read More
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Influencers
on November 3rd, 2022
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.” - Psalm 118:8 Over the last couple of days, we have talked about what it means to gain “all access” to your Heavenly Father. To do that, you must decide to walk “through the gate.” What gate, you ask? In John 10:9 Jesus tells us, “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will... Read More
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Godly Solutions
on November 2nd, 2022
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” - John 10:10 When Jesus says, “I am the door,” the first thing He is telling us is that through Him we gain access to godly solutions. The community who heard this saying had been waiting for deliverance from their oppressors. Their world was defined by struggle, persecution, and suffer... Read More
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All Access
on November 1st, 2022
“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.” - John 10:9 Recently I tried to watch a new television series but realized at the last minute that I didn’t have the streaming service that it was playing on. I thought it was on Netflix but discovered later that it was on Hulu. It’s a dilemma that those of us who watch movi... Read More
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Brightening The Path
on October 31st, 2022
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’” - John 8:12 When Jesus said in John 8, “I am the light of the world,” He was also saying that He brightens the path along which we must walk. When a light shines, it illuminates; it brightens dim and dark places ma... Read More
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