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For the Joy Set Before Him: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” — Hebrews 12:2 There are some verses in Scripture that feel too deep for words—truths so vast that they seem to stretch from eternity past to eternity future. Hebrews 12:2 is certainly one of…

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On the Same Page

What makes a marriage work is not simply love, compatibility, or even shared history. It is the ongoing decision by both husband and wife to write the same page—together. The strength of a relationship is not found in one person carrying the story or forcing the plot. Marriage is a co-authored narrative, and the page they write becomes the home they live in. Many couples are unknowingly working…

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Think

To let someone else think on your behalf is to let them dictate the course of your life. You were created with a unique mind, capable of reason, creativity, and wisdom. Protect it. Nurture it. Celebrate it.

The world doesn’t need more people blindly following others; it needs individuals who think, feel, and act with conviction. So the next time someone offers to "think for you" or tells you how you "should" feel or behave, remember this: you are more than capable of thinking for yourself.

Never acquiesce. Stand firm. And let your own light shine.

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The Blood Of Jesus - Volume 1

God’s provision of animal skins foreshadowed Jesus’ sacrificial death, highlighting the need for bloodshed for sin remission and redemption. The act of shedding an animal’s blood to cover Adam and Eve’s nakedness was deeply symbolic. It demonstrated that the consequences of sin required a sacrificial act, one that involved the shedding of innocent blood. This foundational truth is echoed in…

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Prayer for Protection - Psalm 91

Because I dwell in the shelter of the Most High, I remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no enemy can withstand. The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust with great confidence, and on whom I rely. He will save me from the snare of the fowler and from deadly pestilence. He will cover me and completely protect me with His pinions, and under His…

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Prayer for guidance and direction

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine guidance and direction in every step we take. Lord, we desire to move in accordance with Your will, aligning our actions and decisions with Your purpose for our lives. Grant us the resources we need, Lord—wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and the passion to pursue the call You have placed on our hearts. Fill us…

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Christ At The Center Of It All

The Bible is not merely a collection of moral teachings, historical accounts, or spiritual aphorisms. It is, at its core, a unified story that culminates in the person and work of Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, the thread of redemption through Christ is woven intricately through every book. Shadows and Types In the Old Testament, Christ is present in types and shadows. Consider the…

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Did Heaven Sanction this?

In our pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding, we often encounter teachings and messages that claim to be from God. They may sound holy, polished, prophetic, and anointed. Yet, it is crucial to discern whether Heaven has truly sanctioned these messages. As believers, we must remember: if heaven has not sanctioned it, it is NOT of God. It is easy to be swayed by eloquent words and…

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The Heart of God: He grieved even for us who rejoiced

We proudly rejoiced as our brothers perished in sin. We deemed our sins better than theirs. We concluded they deserved such an end for their wickedness. In our rejoicing, we heard a sobbing voice—God grieving over His sons and daughters. In our reasoning, we thought He grieved only for those who perished. Yet the truth was, He grieved even for us who rejoiced. The perishing of another did not…

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Sunday morning Magic

Bossed the audition Lead role saint Costumed for the part The right shade of holy Ready for my close up Play church Break a leg

Method acting Nail the script Bring character to life Tonality well rounded Emotionally invested Shed a tear or two

Places people Quiet on the set Three, two, one Lights Camera action It’s showtime Altar call scene, theme music Pull heart strings Cut! that’s a wrap folks

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Tuesday

A mother’s heart broken

Daughter in her casket

Generations cut

Grief as real as the unfolding day

  She wasn’t a miscreant

She was on the front lines

Scrubs, face masks and gloves

Today her Sunday best

The church is closed

Tuesday it is

  Outside – Same day

Intransigent he stood

His podcast novel

Signs, a hoax, fake news

No distancing, no masks he boomed

  The equilibrium of time

  A ventilator

G…

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Let the eyes of understanding be opened And His disciples ASKED Him, saying, “Rabbi, WHO SINNED, this man or his parents, that he WAS BORN BLIND?”

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Peace

In this season of life the Lord will show himself mighty on our behalf by giving us peace in the midst of it all. I have purposed to rest it all on him and his promises toward us.

He will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on him.  – Isaiah 26:3

I have found the verse in Philippians 4 to be a great delight 

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are …

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Trees and their leaves

Trees and their leaves

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. Genesis 3:7 NKJV

Awareness

Eyes were opened

they knew they were naked

Response

In response to the awareness of their nakedness – they sewed fig leaves

And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his…

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Who are you - Part 2

Who are you – Part 2

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” Proverbs 23:7 KJV

What God has called foolishness will always be foolishness. What he has classed as wisdom will always be wisdom.

In this second part I consider the nature of the process. Foolishness does not only refer to the nature of the thing that is being regarded but also the way that it is regarded.

One may have in his possession wisdom – such…

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Who are you?

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” Proverbs 23:7 KJV

This phrase, at the minimum, can be viewed from two perspectives. The first one being the way that we think – the process. The second perspective being the nature of the thoughts we contemplate and embrace.

“So is he…” speaks of identity or result. Meaning we are the result of the way we think and the things that we think and agree to.

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Gifts

We honor the gift(man) more than the giver (God). We honor the sacrifice more than the altar. We honor human achievement more than the HAND of God. We honor opinion more than the WORD OF GOD. #no wonder we are in such a mess.

Every gift has its own context, every gift has its own purpose, and its purpose is not to get you to heaven but to serve humanity in the earth. The purpose of thegift is…