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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”

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”

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”

STAND IN THE GAP

Standing In The Gap When I think of a gap I see holes, cracks, crevices or a large space in the outfield where the batter hits the ball in the gap. Whenever there are gaps on walls or in foundations they are vulnerable to weaken and eventually break down to cause havoc. God’s heart toContinue reading “STAND IN THE GAP”

Stand Strong

Living in a culture where accountability lacks justice today, and places innocent people in jeopardy of their character, integrity, faithfulness, loyalty, and their own judgment. When a person is falsely accused or has their character assassinated it will come down to who do I really trust. A person of true faith knows where their trustContinue reading “Stand Strong”

God’s Love Is To Be Embraced and Not Intimidating

Love is something each of us crave as human beings. Even animals and pets seek love. Love is an intense feeling or deep affection. A baby craves a mother’s love and bonding. How often we long for love, but only to face rejection? As teenagers (well adults too) we may have fallen into the trapContinue reading “God’s Love Is To Be Embraced and Not Intimidating”

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”

Rest for the Weary

There are times and seasons in life where our bodies need rest. By nature we try to push the limits like working harder and not smarter. Overworking our body by exercising too much, only to find it to backfire, setting us back forcing to rest our body in order to recuperate. This heat wave theContinue reading “Rest for the Weary”

Pruning Season

I was trimming and pruning some bushes and shrubs along this long fence a few weeks ago because they continue to grow more and become stronger each time they are cut every year. One year in Florida while on break in the summer I pruned the branches of an orchard of orange trees. It wasContinue reading “Pruning Season”

And When They Prayed

‭When They Prayed! There can be a lot of talk and discussion about prayer, but nothing gets accomplished without praying to our All Powerful, All Mighty, Loving Heavenly Father…The Apostles and disciples new the importance of praying in Jesus name. Notice: And when they had prayed. “And when they had prayed, the place where theyContinue reading “And When They Prayed”

5 Ways to Pray for Missionaries

3.Pray for Their Relationships: 4. Pray for Open Doors and Fruitful Ministry: Your prayers will aid them in being more effective, healthier in every way, supported, and able to serve as long as God intends. Written by Pastor Brad Whipple

Walking in the Light

The reason it it difficult to read Scripture at times is because it exposes us and our hidden deeds of darkness.People can fool others, but we cannot fool God.God’s will is so much more important than what I want. The Lord desires we walk in the Light. Christ is the light of the world, andContinue reading “Walking in the Light”

Speak to Your Mountains ⛰

These tree roots on a mountain top in NH tells me how persistence, determination, and perseverance can give us the victories in life if we do not quit; even when it looks impossible. It’s high time to speak and to face your mountains! Keep believing, stay focused, and move forward no matter what obstacles comeContinue reading “Speak to Your Mountains ⛰”

Spiritual Warfare The Real Battle

Even Though The Battle is The Lord’s, We Must Do Our Part. It’s Called Prayer in Spiritual Warfare. Have you ever had those times or seasons in your life where you just don’t have the energy to pray. Your daily walk with the Lord is dry and just plain boring? Heaven feels like brass andContinue reading “Spiritual Warfare The Real Battle”

Putting up a Front

Jesus was with the disciples in the Upper Room getting ready to tell them he is ready leave them while he ate with them. It was their last supper together.He tells them that one of you are going to betray or rat him out to be arrested. “Now Jesus was deeply troubled, and he exclaimed,Continue reading “Putting up a Front”

Watch Therefore and Be on Guard

People hire security guards for safety reasons because there is violence, robberies, car jacking, breaks-ins, hackers, scams artist, and whatever. Growing up as a kid we would go to the parks, Maplewood or Malden square, walk home late at night and we felt secure and safe. Today is a different story though and the timesContinue reading “Watch Therefore and Be on Guard”

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 struggles ofContinue reading “Things of Heaven”

Another Chapter in the Books

How did 2023 fare for you? Was it a mixture of the good, the bad, or the ugly?Perhaps it was better than expected or you experienced an unusual unexpected loss. I am sorry if you experienced some great loss. In any event the year is almost over and a new chapter will begin in 2024.Continue reading “Another Chapter in the Books”

I’m Sorry Too!

“The church is people.It isn’t a system.It isn’t an organization.It isn’t a business.It’s the bride of Christ.A living, breathing, organism made up of people. Being hurt at the hands of a body of believers or by a person with authority in the church derails your entire life. It ruins marriages. It affects children for theContinue reading “I’m Sorry Too!”

God’s Ways are Higher than Ours

If there is one prayer I would ask the Lord it would be to have His thoughts and His mindset. We can have great ambitions and dreams yet things are not turning out the way we expect them to be. Life throws us unexpected circumstances at times and we do not like the outcome ofContinue reading “God’s Ways are Higher than Ours”