Fri, Jan 31st - 9:19PM

Genuine Riches

For many decades , men with maps, new clues, and gold fever, have gone into the rugged mountains in search of the lost Dutchman’s Mine. It has been reported that more than fifty people have lost their lives in the vain quest for it. Most of us search for hidden treasures of one sort or another. The lure of riches and excitement creates an insatiable desire for wealth. We often look in vain for legendary gold that doesn’t exist and waste our years  waiting to make the big strike. All the while we are blind to the genuine riches at our fingertips.

Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. HCSB

Tue, Jan 28th - 11:10PM

Unwavering Faith

The word faith can sometimes be translated as hope. The hope Christians have is not some uncertain optimism; instead, it’s certain expectation based on God’s faithfulness to His promises. Because God keeps His word, our hope  really is faith in Him. Trials may come, but we can trust God without bending. No storm of life is outside the control of God, who is without exception true to His word. God’s promises are just that-genuine promises. Don’t let the circumstances of your life rob you of faith and hope.

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. NKJV

Fri, Jan 24th - 10:54PM

God’s Church

We need to understand that it’s not the church building or the denomination that makes the church it is in the heart of the congregation. If we don’t have God in our heart then we have no church. the name that is on the building does not matter. It is what is in your heart. I think if everyone would recognize this very important fact our relationship with God through our church would be so much better. Then maybe we would understand what Paul was saying in 1Corinthians 12:4-5-6 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.

Tue, Jan 21st - 10:43PM

God is Love

God is the source of love. Love is the main characteristic of Christians. We are to channel Gods love to others. Not everyone is receptive to Gods love, but how precious it is when another person responds to Gods love because he or she has seen Gods love in us.

He that loveth not knoweth not God: for God is love. 1 John 4:8

Fri, Jan 17th - 11:28PM

Strong in Faith

Strength can be demonstrated in many different ways. there is not only physical strength, but also emotional and spiritual strength. We may have one without the other two, or we could be fortunate enough to have strength in all three areas Growing in spiritual strength and maturity comes from our daily walk with God: regularly reading Gods Word and prayer. Having a strong spiritual strength leads to a lifestyle of grace being extended to others. What a good way to begin the new year being strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The rewards will not only be ours, but God will be glorified.

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy

Tue, Jan 14th - 10:40PM

Grace wins out

It seems that our culture has replaced the notion of sin with sociological understandings of crime, heredity, and environment. For many people sin no longer involves God. In stark contrast to this cultural shift, God’s Word is clear regarding the reality and consequences of sin. God gave us His law in order to reveal to us our sin as He sees us- sinners desperately in need of His Grace. Sin is real, and its consequences can be eternal. But praise God! His grace won out on the cross of Jesus Christ! God’s grace is truly greater than our sin.

Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, NKJV

Fri, Jan 10th - 10:01PM

God is no Tempter

Although we have no control over many of life’s circumstances, we choose our reactions. Will we succumb to selfish desires and become our own worst enemy or choose Gods Holiness? Persecuted Christians around the world serve as examples for believers and those that persecute them. They model faithfulness only by reliance on our righteous God. If we desire that level of commitment, we must accept responsibility  for the choices we make. “I did it , and I’m sorry.” That’s  not so hard is it?

James 1:13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone. HCSB

Tue, Jan 7th - 11:23PM

What’s most Important?

What is most important in our lives? For some its an expensive home for others a career that ensures financial success, others good health for them and their loved ones. None of these are wrong as long as we  serve God. To often we stress to much emphasis on the temporary things of this life on earth, and do not stress the importance of wholeness and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Peter did not offer the lame man money, although he could have, instead he offered the man the best gift- wholeness in the name of Jesus Christ. Gods grace is free and given to those that except Him. This generous gift is the best gift of all.

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. Acts 3:6.

Fri, Jan 3rd - 10:01PM

Persistent Praise

Gods Word tells us that there are rewards when we keep on praising Him. To focus on all He is, how He provides for us , and how He fulfills His promises helps us to maintain healthy states of mind and emotions. We need to remember that He is worthy of praise even if every thing is not as we think it should be.We need to be persistent in our praise of God, we need to make that praise a priority.We will be glad that we did.

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORDS name is praised. Psalm 113:3….