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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 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 direction inContinue reading “Keep God as Your Compass”

Balance is Essential

Being balanced usually keeps us in line or at least moving straight ahead at an even pace. Have you ever drove really fast in your car only to find the steering shot, the car or truck vibrating and wobbling like some carnival ride? You realize the front end alignment is out of whack and itContinue reading “Balance is Essential”

Christ Jesus our Atonement.

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.’ ”Leviticus 17:11 NASB Christ has become our Atonement once and for All. It happened at theContinue reading “Christ Jesus our Atonement.”

Be Alert and Watchful – Pray

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 evilContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful – Pray”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 !”

Worry Doesn’t Get You Anywhere

Worry Doesn’t Change A Thing, But Faith Does! “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? [26] Look at the birds of the air; they do notContinue reading “Worry Doesn’t Get You Anywhere”

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”

Gloating over a Man’s Downfall is not Wise

If you have notice the viral video of two people caught together on video cam at a Cold Play concert this past week at Gillette stadium. Both are married and a prominent CEO was caught with another woman. The man has a wife and three children. The woman who is not his wife is knownContinue reading “Gloating over a Man’s Downfall is not Wise”

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 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”

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”

When you pray it’s a Battle

When You Pray its a Battle 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 7, 10, 21 days or the month is up? Will you or your church still have the same fervency for theContinue reading “When you pray it’s a Battle”

Gentleness is Part of the Vine

“Abiding in the Vine” Christ being the vine, we are the branches see John 15:1-16. 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, lack ofContinue reading “Gentleness is Part of the Vine”

Let God Turn It Around

January always brings both pleasant and unpleasant surprises. The new year becomes turning over a new leaf. The problem with a new leaf in the cold winter is that new leaves don’t grow in the winter. They fall off the branches before winter and the trees look naked. Where I live, near a pond locatedContinue reading “Let God Turn It Around”

Quietness and Rest

In Quietness and Rest You Will Find Refreshing in 2025 The New Year usually starts off with a bang and the busyness doesn’t seem to want to slow down. Yet in the stillness of the winter months this can be a good time to slow down and perhaps hibernate a bit. What do I meanContinue reading “Quietness and Rest”

Choose to Move Forward in 2025

Another New Year will be soon upon us and it’s out with the old in with the new! For some of you the challenges of life and the pressures, stresses financially, health, have been excruciating and painful, saying to yourself, “this year cannot end soon enough!” For others it was a good year to reflectContinue reading “Choose to Move Forward in 2025”

The Mystery of Christmas 🎄

The Christmas season is a time of year where love is more evident, people become more generous and help the less fortunate in need. A season where people are in a giving spirit and respond not necessarily with just money or gifts. We give of our time, talents like singing or playing music, visiting, orContinue reading “The Mystery of Christmas 🎄”