He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence. He willContinue reading “A Powerful Promise from God”
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Though He Slay Me- I Will Hope in Him
The tighter you hold onto material things in this life, the more pain you experience. The lighter you hold onto them the less pain when it comes to loss. Naked we came into this world and naked we’re leaving. “The man Job was well off and blessed with property, family of many children, cattle, andContinue reading “Though He Slay Me- I Will Hope in Him”
King of Kings
Over 2000 years ago the Son of God was being praised and hailed as they shouted, ‘ Hosanna in the Highest!’ The following week the same crowd was shouting ‘Crucify Him, Crucify Him!’ Christ was then nailed to a cross. Jesus died not because of the hard hearted, angry people; but to do the willContinue reading “King of Kings”
The Right Foundation Keeps You Strong and Firm
Remember the old fairy tale of the three little pigs? The big bad wolf said, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!” If you had the right foundation you were golden. The brick house with a concrete foundation stood the test. I’ve seen several trees crash and fall due to severalContinue reading “The Right Foundation Keeps You Strong and Firm”
Great ICE Testimonies
Some powerful testimonies here!Prison ministry with ICE does make a difference for Christ! We help withsupport in a local prison ministry.Thanks Chaplain Danny for your faithfulness!
Fear Not for I Am with You…
Have you ever walked by a house when on the sidewalk, suddenly you hear a loud viscious growl of a dog or dogs ready to attack. You see them coming and are paralyzed by fear.Then you notice the high fence so they cannot get out of the yard.You look up at the small sign theContinue reading “Fear Not for I Am with You…”
Be Strong and Pray
A few years back there was a popular phrase coined, “Get Over It”! People would get upset over the most non – essential things. Why do we allow the little things of life to get us so upset? We have to wait in line, the traffic light is too long or changes red too fast,Continue reading “Be Strong and Pray”
King David’s Greater Sin
When king David was king over Judah and Israel reigning about 40 years he never lost a military battle! Many think of David as the rascal who slept with Bathsheba while her husband Uriah was a war. He let the best of his lust get to him and obviously abused his position of authority. JustContinue reading “King David’s Greater Sin”
Dunamis Power
Do you remember the first time you drove a bike, vehicle, boat, with power? The feeling was so awesome as if you could take on the world. There is a great responsibility when it comes to handling power, whether it is used for good or bad. I remember my first power bike was a miniContinue reading “Dunamis Power”
Gods promises Never Fail
When it comes to praying, sometimes God says no!This may be hard to accept, but this is God’s way of guiding you to a greater purpose in life. Accepting God’s no requires as great a faith as carrying out His yes.King David was a perfect example of this, no matter how much he wanted toContinue reading “Gods promises Never Fail”
And When You Fast
And When You Fast: January many churches. Christmas go on a fasting kick. Daniel fast, diet, 10 or 21 days of fasting, etc.Convenience after the indulgences from the holidays! “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them forContinue reading “And When You Fast”
Stay in Your Lane!
Heading into the New Year 2026 will be exciting depending how you look at the challenges! If you have heart and a passion for what you do then start building, designing, selling, solving complex issues, etc. Degrees are important, but lack of excellence has no excuse even if it takes you 120 years to buildContinue reading “Stay in Your Lane!”
Call Unto Me
Call Unto Me No matter what you are facing. God will make a way when it looks impossible. Call unto Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know”Jer. 33:3 What are you facing today in your life, your home right now? The budget was tightContinue reading “Call Unto Me”
Joy To The World The Lord Is Come Let Earth Receive Her King !
The days and times were dark. King Herod was out to find Jesus not to worship him but to destroy him. The light is Jesus Christ, a baby born in the flesh, fully God and fully human. “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, as He already existed in theContinue reading “Joy To The World The Lord Is Come Let Earth Receive Her King !”
Be His Hand Extended
“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!” Proverbs 19:17 For those struggling with needs due to government shutdown with SNAP this is an opportunity to be a blessing to a family member or neighbor.Another option is to give to Salvation Army, Bread of Life in Malden,Continue reading “Be His Hand Extended”
The Finishing Touch
God’s Work is Art in your Life to Create a Masterpiece. A Handiwork! For those who are artistic with painting, drawing, writing, singing, orchestra, pottery, design, architecture etc. There is always a goal in sight. The final touches or finished product. John Williams the former conductor, writer, composer of the Boston Pops wrote the iconicContinue reading “The Finishing Touch”
Keep God as Your Compass
When we lose our sense of direction we can become confused and disoriented on our journey, especially without a compass. How in God’s creation did Columbus journey to North America? He must have had a compass along with facing many storms in the ocean. God’s Word has been my compass and giving me the directionContinue reading “Keep God as Your Compass”
Christ is the ROCK-PETRA
The Church Will Not Be Defeated How often when we think of church we drive by or enter a church sanctuary and think of church.What is church? Is it a mere building or is it an invisible kingdom here on earth until Jesus Christ’s return? We learned last week that Jesus Christ is the headContinue reading “Christ is the ROCK-PETRA”
One Body with Many Parts
The body of Christ is necessary as there are many parts. Have you ever srubbed your toe or finger? Or sprained an ankle or foot? It can hurt and takes time to heal. The key to healing is nurturing it properly. This is why it is important to value each others roles, even the lessContinue reading “One Body with Many Parts”
An Inside Job
Change Comes When We Decide we’re Powerless The great experience about living in New England or the Northeast is the changing of the seasons. Just when we get tired of winter or summer, spring and fall seem to bring relief from both extremes of the heat and freezing temperatures. If we want change in ourContinue reading “An Inside Job”
When We are Weak – He is Strong
This story is from 2018. Yesterday, I visited an old friend of mine from a church I used to pastor. I recently discovered he is battling lung cancer along with many other complications. With everything he is struggling with he lit up the room with laughter and memories. As he sat in his wheelchair inContinue reading “When We are Weak – He is Strong”
Our Disappointments are God’s Appointments !
This journey in life is full of twists and turns and they don’t always come out the way we expect. An unexpected sickness comes to you or maybe you didn’t get that job you really wanted. A relationship turns sour and you never dreamed that the situation your in has become disheartening. The financial hardshipsContinue reading “Our Disappointments are God’s Appointments !”
Iron Sharpens Iron Be A Friend
The most loneliest people are not necessarily hermits or the ones who live by themselves. Some of the loneliest people are in large crowds such as concerts, sporting events, parties, church, etc. Several famous people such as actors, entertainers, sports figures, Pastors, CEO’s. There is a price for leadership at the top and usually lonelinessContinue reading “Iron Sharpens Iron Be A Friend”
Be Alert and Watchful- PRAY
Spritual battles and the power of temptation are real in our lives. One of the big differences of increased warfare is when we pursue God for truth with passion. Why is that? “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was aContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful- PRAY”
Give Me Oil in My Lamp
You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or home doing long hours or even wearing too many hats and never learningContinue reading “Give Me Oil in My Lamp”
Be Kind – Be Gentle
“Abiding in the Vine” Christ being the vine, we are the branches (see John 15). One of the fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. “But the fruit of the Spitit is is love, joy, peace, gentleness…” Gentleness or being gentle has become a lonely word in our current intolerant society. Anger and rudeness have becomeContinue reading “Be Kind – Be Gentle”
Drink From The Well
Summer is now in full swing and it can be easy to fall into the trap of foolish temptations and spiritual drought. This is a good reason not to drop your guard but to have a devotional time with God. This is important because just going to church or worship once a week just doesn’tContinue reading “Drink From The Well”
God is Present in our Suffering
“Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.”1Peter 4:12-13 MSG Suffering is something each human faces in some stage ofContinue reading “God is Present in our Suffering”
National Revival USA
The next spiritual awakening will be in the streets of USA not in buildings made by man! This awakening will bring forgiveness, reconciliation, restoration like never before. It will not be political, or have church bureaucracy or politics. We will see a lifestyle of change through the power of God’s Spirit. The altar will beContinue reading “National Revival USA”
Dunamis Power
Do you remember the first time you drove a bike, vehicle, boat, with power? The feeling was so awesome as if you could take on the world. There is a great responsibility when it comes to handling power, whether it is used for good or bad. I remember my first power bike was a miniContinue reading “Dunamis Power”
Worrying Divides The Mind
An easy way to get distracted is to worry and to allow anxiety to control your thoughts and life. Worrying does not do anything for us, but to make us upset, can cause sickness, can drive a person to drink, make us depressed, and so much more. We can lack faith and subtly lose hope.Continue reading “Worrying Divides The Mind”
The Grip of Fear
Have you ever been in the woods or hiking and suddenly a wolf, coyote, bear, or deer comes thrashing across your path. Unless your a hunter, you suddenly freeze and dear not move and fear rises up within. I remember a time when I went to enter my place and a slithering, long black snakeContinue reading “The Grip of Fear”
CONFLICTING CURRENTS
Have you ever gone swimming in the ocean or a large river only to get trapped in a current or undertow? How could this be? You’re saying to yourself”, Everything appeared to be calm”! All of a sudden, a whirlpool or riptide sucks you under water and you begin to panic because you are nearlyContinue reading “CONFLICTING CURRENTS”
When Jesus died on the cross, it was a solemn moment in History
Jesus Christ paid the price for the penalty of sin in full and was a shadow, a copy of things to come.The Passover Lamb. The Son of God not just a prophet, a priest, or king, but the Messiah that was foretold years ago in the old testament. The best part about good Friday wasContinue reading “When Jesus died on the cross, it was a solemn moment in History”
Mission Accomplished
Recently, some of the astronauts who were stranded in space for almost nine months were stuck, only to discover they had more than a plane delay. This was supposed to be a short mission less than a few weeks. Now they were in a holding pattern. I cannot image being stuck in space for soContinue reading “Mission Accomplished”
You are Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Jesus Christ!
Paul who wrote the book of Ephesians is one of the prison epistles. He was continously thrown in jail for sharing and preaching the love of Christ. He was a staunch Jewish leader who despised Christians until God knocked him off his high horse. He had a supernatural encounter with Christ and began a personalContinue reading “You are Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Jesus Christ!”
Be A Trailblazer in Your Trial
A TRAILBLAZER OVERCOMES OBSTACLES I find it amazing how some of the smooth paved roads in the mountains have made our lives so much easier to travel and see such beautiful scenery. It reminds me of how much labor and challenge it was for the early settlers who paved a way chopping down trees andContinue reading “Be A Trailblazer in Your Trial”
Heavenly Things
Think about the THINGS OF HEAVEN, not the things of this earth. Life is a gift to be born here on this earth.The God who created us desires that we would worship Him in spirit and in truth. Our purpose is to glorify God here on earth in this life, however, the distractions and strugglesContinue reading “Heavenly Things”
Emptying Out Your Spiritual Clutter
Have you ever gone shopping for a couple of things you need, only to discover you came home with two to three bags of stuff you didn’t need. We justify these items by saying, “They were on sale” or “I got such a great deal”! When I look to put them some where. I hardlyContinue reading “Emptying Out Your Spiritual Clutter”
Focus on God’s Word
Allow The Word of God to Keep You Focused How often can our minds drift off whether intentionally or unintentionally. We begin thinking about several other things while we are sitting at a lecture, getting ready for work, family problems and issues, or anxious or worrying about that doctors visit. How am I going toContinue reading “Focus on God’s Word”
