Category Archives: Spiritual renewal

Too Much Stress can Blow a Fuse

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 even home. Wearing too many hats and never learning to say, “no”.Thinking youContinue reading “Too Much Stress can Blow a Fuse”

Only the Work of God’s Spirit can Quench and Fill Your Thirst.

Hunger and thirst are two necessities that we need to survive along with oxygen and air. I went to the beach yesterday and the sun was hot. My body soon became thirsty often filling up with water and San Pellogrino seltzer. Without the water I would become thirsty, irritable, and tired. There was an oldContinue reading “Only the Work of God’s Spirit can Quench and Fill Your Thirst.”

Make Time to Pray

A Conversation with God is Your Best Time Invested The most powerful, intimate force on earth is to invest (not spend) time with God. God has one desire and that is to fellowship with you and I.I find this heat wave here lately makes me want to do nothing and justify my own laziness. ItContinue reading “Make Time to Pray”

Being Equipped for the Task

The Lord Equips Us for the Task Have you ever tried to play a sport with the wrong equipment? You can’t play baseball with a football, or play football with a hockey puck. How about trying to build or fix something with the wrong tool? Frustrating isn’t it? When trying to move ahead in lifeContinue reading “Bei g Equipped for the Task”

Prayer can become a Real Struggle

This time of year the heat of the summer and high humidity can make tired, weak or just plain lazy. Yes as human beings we need vacations to recharge our bodies, mind, and emotions. How about our spiritual walk with God? Perhaps you have no thought about God, you’re too consumed with yourself. Me myself,Continue reading “Prayer can become a Real Struggle”

The Honor to be Free!

Freedom Is a Gift That Should Never Be Taken For Granted! May we continue to defend and fight for our Freedom in this great land God has Blessed us with and the USA. Happy 250th Birthday America!July 4, 1776. “Liberty, once lost, is lost forever”.John Adams A quote I heard, “We can either attend anotherContinue reading “The Honor to be Free!”

National Day of Prayer

On This National Day of Prayer May 7th.Would you pray for: Our country USA 🇺🇸Our leaders who govern our land.Our SoldiersOur Families-HomesOur ChurchesOur Enemies May the Lord continue to cascade His grace and favor upon those whose heart is after Him. “Lord, You showed favor to Your land; You restored the fortunes of Jacob. YouContinue reading “National Day of Prayer”

A Powerful Promise from God

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”

A solemn moment in History

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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”

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”

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”

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!”

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 !”

Power in Praise

This year truly has been a challenge and struggle for many, not just a few.Everything is not okay in the world we are living in today. Listening to the lies of ‘pop psychology’ such as I’m okay, you’re okay” will not get you through reality, only unrealistic expectations. King David penned many Psalms when heContinue reading “Power in Praise”

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”

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”

God Knows Your Unknown

Have you ever wanted something so bad or would try to force the issue only to see what you wanted would fall apart? You didn’t understand why it happened, because during the process it was very frustrating and nobody had the answers you were looking for. You were getting ready to retire and move butContinue reading “God Knows Your Unknown”

It Starts with Me

When there is true repentance and humility from the heart, then revival and an awakening will take place it’s not about just going to church because of a tragic incident. Evil and wickedness come from the heart. The demonic is also real when it comes to spiritual warfare. It is not fiction or a mythContinue reading “It Starts with Me”

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”

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”

The Air I Breathe 

There is nothing like a cool  summer breeze. The ocean air by the beach comes in a fresh wind. Its like it clears out your mind and renews a fresh sense hope. Sometimes it is so hazy, hot, and humid that the air can become too unbearable to breathe, that and we long for theContinue reading “The Air I Breathe “

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”

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 God Shook The Earth

What happened next after Jesus died when he released his spirit? “And Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was rent (torn) in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent; Matthew” 27:50‭-‬51. TheContinue reading “When God Shook The Earth”

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”

Keeping The Main Focus

It has been a while since I last wrote here, so I wanted to give a brief update on some of the exciting things that are happening in our lives. After several years of being distracted, not necessarily distracted by bad things, but taking care of business, helping with the needs of others, taking careContinue reading “Keeping The Main Focus”

HOLY

HOLY (qadowsh) Set apart; sacred; sanctified Psalm 89:18-For the LORD is our defence;and the Holy One of Israel is our King. The Lord is holy. This word can be observed numerous times in the word of God. He is a holy God. He is sacred and set apart. God is perfect, holy and there isContinue reading “HOLY”

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”