Growing up as a kid we used to cut through neighbors yards to get to the park or school yard faster. Then these small black signs began to appear on fences and trees where we would cut through. Part of the problem with these signs is that we never saw a dog or heard anyContinue reading “Warning Signs!”
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The Journey is Supposed to be Tough
The Journey is supposed to be tough and the inner struggles are real! The challenge to grow as a person or believer in Christ was never intended to be smooth sailing. How would one appreciate victory without experiencing defeat. Sports can be a good example of this or failing a test or exam.Perhaps you orContinue reading “The Journey is Supposed to be Tough”
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Love For A Lifetime
Love is a lifetime of give and take, sacrificing to others and self sacrificing not self serving. It is not just loving those the people we like, but also loving those we do not want to, even if we disagree at times. Relationships take work and effort, not just words that say “I Love You”.Continue reading “Love For A Lifetime”
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Call unto Me
God does not have formulas, God is not a fortune teller or psychic. God is not a genie to rub a lamp for a wish, God does not have shortcuts! God is patient and wants to teach us the lessons of life through patience and prayer. Whenever God wants to stretch us in our walkContinue reading “Call unto Me”
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Things of Heaven
Think about the THINGS OF HEAVEN, not the things of 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 “Things of Heaven”
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Free from Toxic Zones
Many products have warning labels that read, “Toxic chemicals”, “Poisonous”, “hazardous materials”, “harmful”, etc. You get the picture we have to be careful when using such products for cleaning, and not to drink them or we can endanger ourselves or others. Too often, we are surrounded by toxicity and we are unaware of it. AtContinue reading “Free from Toxic Zones”
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Perseverance
The good things in life, sports, careers, raising a family don’t come easy in this life. For most of you it has taken years to accomplish where you are today. You must be dedicated. Dedication means being committed to a task or purpose. Coaches, teachers, mentors, parents all over country have dedicated their time, talent,Continue reading “Perseverance”
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God is Soveriegn and His Justice Reigns
For the Lord God is Sovereign over the Nations Most of the mighty and strong nations such as Rome, Greece, Assyria & Babylonian empires etc. have fallen due to their arrogance, from wealth, pride, deceit, immorality, and idolatry. God is patience, but He will refuse to be mocked, ridiculed, and scorned any longer. Third termContinue reading “God is Soveriegn and His Justice Reigns”
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Faith Conquers Doubt and Fear
Seeking the will of God can become a frustrating journey, especially when it cuts against the grain of what our culture calls success. When the Lord calls He does equip us for the task at hand although we may not always see the whole picture. This is where faith is applied (Trusting in God andContinue reading “Faith Conquers Doubt and Fear”
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Who Touched Me?
Throughout the ages there have been stories of healing and miracles, especially during the time when Jesus walked this earth over 2000 years ago. The question still remains today, why God does not heal everyone today? Where are the miracles that have happened in the past? Science and medicine have made great strides and progress,Continue reading “Who Touched Me?”
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God’s Spritual Wisdom
Pray for God’s Spiritual Wisdom There are times we say I don’t know what to pray for or how to pray? Praying God’s Word will reflect God’s character and attributes. It helps us to focus on who He is and why we need to establish a prayer life for the sake of having an intimateContinue reading “God’s Spritual Wisdom”
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If God is in Control
If God is in control, what is He in control of? We are not puppets in the eyes of God. He created human beings in his own image and said it was very good. Genesis 1: 28-31. 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over theContinue reading “If God is in Control”
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Running on Empty
Are you running on empty and its only halfway through the month of the new year? When I go to the gas station I always fill up my tank because of the inevitable unexpected like being stuck in rush hour traffic with no gas station in sight. There are many unexpected turns in life suchContinue reading “Running on Empty”
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When You Pray
When You Pray We often hear and read about prayer, especially when it comes at the New Year or the month of January. So what is going to happen after the 21 days or month is up? Will you or your church still have the same fervency for the rest of the year? Or wasContinue reading “When You Pray”
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Wake Up!
Wake Up! Most of us lived fine and survived without social media and the internet before it was discovered!There are many positives and conveniences with these tools, but also negatives, censorship, etc. Too often we get tempted to read into something that the person writing is not saying on a post, email, etc. Most ofContinue reading “Wake Up!”
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Erosion is Subtle Be Watchful
Watch your Life and your Doctrine Closely! I was away a couple of years ago down the Cape Cod by Nauset Light/Coast Guard Beach. What struck me was the erosion of the beach and sand due to the ocean storms. I thought erosion of beaches only happened in California! The nation’s morals have eroded toContinue reading “Erosion is Subtle Be Watchful”
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Greater is He That is In You
What battles have you faced already in this short New Year? Are you still motivated and focused in 2021 or have you already thrown in the towel? Remember it’s not how we start this race but it’s how we finish it that counts. The battles that I am thinking about are not necessarily about diets,Continue reading “Greater is He That is In You”
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Christ is Hope
“When you don’t take time out to notice & understand your emotions, they have a strange way of resurfacing when you least expect or want them to”. Travis Bradbury Emotions can sweep over you during the holidays like no other time throughout the year. Emotions like grief, sadness, loneliness, depression, fear can easily grip usContinue reading “Christ is Hope”
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Giving is A Blessing
It is more blessed to give than receive! It’s that time of year when the pressure of guilt draws near with unrealistic or high expectations when it comes to giving gifts or who is on the list and who is not. Commercialism seems to sap the joy of the season right out of us asContinue reading “Giving is A Blessing”
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Make a Difference this Christmas 🎄
Watching a few Christmas specials this week such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” surely brought me back to my childhood memories. The message about Christmas was so simple. How God gave us His only son Jesus Christ who was born to die. Christmas is a message of Hope in a dark hour. Did you knowContinue reading “Make a Difference this Christmas 🎄”
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Finding Rest in God
Finding Rest in God There are times when we think of rest that we get the feeling of having more sleep, just sitting down on the sofa or lazy boy recliner. You may need a long vacation like a couple of weeks to renew your mind and body, especially after this year 2020. Have youContinue reading “Finding Rest in God”
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A December to Remember
Make the Effort It is officially the last month of the year December and you’re probably thinking where did this year go by.For some of us the year has been long and challenging. The pandemic has worn down your spirit, body, and mind. For others, it’s one of your better years being in the rightContinue reading “A December to Remember”
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My Purpose
Greetings! My name is Andy Provitola and I live in New England on the south shore between Boston and the beautiful Cape Cod region. The purpose of my blogging and writing is to encourage you in your journey here on planet earth. Life is full of pressing issues and problems and my desire is toContinue reading “My Purpose”