“Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of theContinue reading “Pursue Love”
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When God Appoints-He Anoints
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 “When God Appoints-He Anoints”
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The Shame that We Deal with May not be Condemnation, but the Work of God’s Spirit!
There are times in a believers life especially a new Christian, that they are dealing with guilt or shame from their past sinful lifestyle. When a person comes to Christ in a personal relationship or the phrase “Born Again” as Jesus admonished us in John’s gospel chapter 3:1-8. The person makes a decision to changeContinue reading “The Shame that We Deal with May not be Condemnation, but the Work of God’s Spirit!”
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The Lord God Wants To Be Worshipped not Romanced!
You may ask yourself why am I here or why was I born? Do I really have to suffer like this and struggle or just exist here in life? God created us human beings for a purpose, and that purpose is to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. Life is not about you andContinue reading “The Lord God Wants To Be Worshipped not Romanced!”
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Be Silent while Waiting
The invention of the drive thru at fast food or Dunkins originally was for convenience. The purpose was to get in and out with a coffee or small order. Now I have to walk in to DD to get my coffee because the drive thru is so long and time consuming. I’m out faster andContinue reading “Be Silent while Waiting”
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Jesus Paid It All, All to Him I Owe…
Although God loves us we cannot experience his love and forgiveness unless we believe by faith that He died for our sins and justified by faith, that we turn away from our sins. I did not realize this until I was 18 years old and experienced a personal relationship with Christ! I’ve never been theContinue reading “Jesus Paid It All, All to Him I Owe…”
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Entering into God’s Rest
When I think of rest, I think of relaxing, sitting in a comfortable chair or sofa for a long period of time. Maybe think of a vacation gives us rest by the lake or the ocean. Too often we can find ourselves running around everywhere on the weekend only to be so exhausted by theContinue reading “Entering into God’s Rest”
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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 10 days, 21 days or month is up? Will you or your church still have the same fervency for the rest of the year? Or was thisContinue reading “When You Pray”
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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, food or fasting fads, exercise etc.But rather inner battles of theContinue reading “What Battles Have You Faced Already in this Short New Year?”
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Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!
Its that time of year when people will start to get frantic looking for that perfect gift for that special someone. This usually takes a lot of thought and creativity, a lot of work, and much patience. Its just so easy to buy a gift card isn’t it? A gift is not supposed to beContinue reading “Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!”
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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 as we are inundated with “the most wonderful timeContinue reading “It is more blessed to give than receive!”
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Life is Fragile handle with Prayer
Have you ever dropped something very fragile or expensive such as a piece of glass, china, or a mirror? The sudden gasp of the crash landing only to see the thing shattered in a thousand or more pieces! Desperation sets in trying to gather every tiny piece to make the precious piece whole again. TheContinue reading “Life is Fragile handle with Prayer”
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Be Everything God has Called You To Be
God wants you to be and to use you and your personality just as you are. He wants to use your talents and giftings for His purposes and for His glory not yours nor a church. God is to be glorified. Subtle pride and arrogance creeps in when we boast about how great “our ChurchContinue reading “Be Everything God has Called You To Be”
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FALLOUT SHELTER
Growing up as a kid we had a lot of fun times and good times. Playing in the streets, the parks, going bowling, shooting pool, attending the movies. We didn’t grow up with fear or grow up in fear. I remember the school buildings would have these signs on the exterior of the brick wall,Continue reading “FALLOUT SHELTER”
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Make The Effort It Will Be Worth It
Now that your career or job is winding down you may be saying to yourself, “I deserve this!” Your plans are to take it easy and relax.To go golfing, fishing, beaches, or to adventure on some dream vacation like Hawaii or Europe. What if God has other plans for your life now that your inContinue reading “Make The Effort It Will Be Worth It”
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Be Rooted and Grounded on the Right Foundation
“You shall be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields it’s fruit in its season. And its leaf does not wither, and whatever you do it shall prosper” Psalm 1:3 The leaves are falling throughout the region and the colors are beautiful but have you ever stop to look at someContinue reading “Be Rooted and Grounded on the Right Foundation”
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People are Different People are Unique People need to Care
The cities in America are booming with such diversity, ethnicity, and culture. I was in Boston, Jamaica Plain this week consulting for work. In my travel I saw such a long line of people including families for a couple of blocks waiting to get immigration family services. I am not sure where they were fromContinue reading “People are Different People are Unique People need to Care”
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Absent from His Presence
Absent from His Presence Have you noticed that people we associate with who could be from work, school, home, friends, a neighbor, or a family member we can take for granted and not realize the influence or blessing they have been until they are absent. All of a sudden your routine goes haywire. How amContinue reading “Absent from His Presence”
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It’s OK to Ask for Help!
We can become vulnerable to injuries when it comes to sports, work, construction, play, recreation like riding a bike or even climbing a mountain. I find that in our world of independence and individualism we tend take pride in trying to figure things out ourselves, or we try to get healed on our own.For someContinue reading “It’s OK to Ask for Help!”
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Prayer is the Oxygen to Sustain You
Like the air we breathe is oxygen to our lungs, effective prayer is the oxygen to our spiritual life with God. Have you ever ran out of gas when driving your car and had to be at a must meeting only to realize you didn’t have AAA auto and were stuck in the middle ofContinue reading “Prayer is the Oxygen to Sustain You”
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My Help Comes From The Lord
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watchesContinue reading “My Help Comes From The Lord”
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Listen to Constructive Criticism
If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NLT Have you ever met somebody that seems to know it all and always has an answer for everything? They have an “I’m right you’re wrong attitude” or just like to plain argue about anything and everything. That’s rightContinue reading “Listen to Constructive Criticism”
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Watch your Life and your Doctrine Closely!
I was away a few years ago down 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! This stairwell deck was 65 stairs. I know because I walked them to the parkingContinue reading “Watch your Life and your Doctrine Closely!”
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Running on Empty
If you are traveling this weekend remember to check your gas gauge so you have enough gas to get where you are going. Perhaps you’re a daredevil and try to see how far you can get when that little orange gas tank lights up before you fill up. Have you been living off of liquidsContinue reading “Running on Empty”
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Gentleness
Too often we can get caught up in winning the argument, but losing the war. We see this more now in the political realm, religion, work, and in personal relationships. We have grown accustomed to lack patience in just about anything we disagree with these days. The “I’m right you’re wrong attitude”! “A gentle answerContinue reading “Gentleness”
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Clothe Yourself with Love
” Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:13-14 NLT Holding a grudge can be detrimental to your own life. Harboring anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, resentment, or other negative feelings long after someone has done something to hurt you. How do you respond when you are offended andContinue reading “Clothe Yourself with Love”
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Christ is To Be Worshipped not Romanced!
You may ask yourself why am I here or why was I born? Do I really have to suffer like this and struggle or just exist here in life? God created us human beings for a purpose, and that purpose is to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. Life is not about you andContinue reading “Christ is To Be Worshipped not Romanced!”
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Put to Death the Flesh
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace” Romans 8:6 Please read the above again. What comes to your mind? Have you ever asked yourself why me? Other people seem to catch all the breaks in life, but not me. I can’t seemContinue reading “Put to Death the Flesh”
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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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A Treasure Worth Maintaining
Australia last year or so had experienced a tragedy of forest fires claiming over 18 million acres close to one billion animals lost along with many homes and lives lost. This is beyond comprehension when it comes to devastation. A recent fire in the Bronx lost approximately 19 people with many injured and left homeless.Continue reading “A Treasure Worth Maintaining”
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The True Meaning of Christmas 🎄
The True Meaning of Christmas is not a Myth or a Fairy Tale but a Time to Celebrate Hope The baby born in Bethlehem was wrapped in swaddling clothes is the Son of God that was prophesied in the scriptures in the book of Isaiah (7:14;9:6-7).Jesus was known as the Christ child and Mary andContinue reading “The True Meaning of Christmas 🎄”
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THE GHOST of CHRISTMAS
The story of Christmas appears to get camouflaged by all the fanfare and the trappings such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gifts and commercialism. Oh, but, there are so many good movies just to name a few such as ‘The Miracle on 34th Street’. The Ghost of Christmas is not Ebenezer Scrooge or some fairyContinue reading “THE GHOST of CHRISTMAS”
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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. Most of us wish this attitude could spread throughout the entire year. WeContinue reading “The Mystery of Christmas 🎄”
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How the Devil is Robbing the Church?
Churches throughout have experienced decline in the past 10 to 15 years and not just during covid 19 crisis. There are more excuses and several legitimate reason why Christians are leaving the church. The laundry list is long on excuses and some legitimate reasons people have not returned.Of course hypocrites is always on top ofContinue reading “How the Devil is Robbing the Church?”
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May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace
‘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 “May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace”
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Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!
Its that time of year when people will start to get frantic looking for that perfect gift for that special someone. This usually takes a lot of thought and creativity, a lot of work, and much patience. Its just so easy to buy a gift card isn’t it? A gift is not supposed to beContinue reading “Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!”
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You are My Hiding Place
You are My Hiding Place For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory (deliverance).Psalms 32:7 NLT David faced many trials and suffering during his life. Even as King he endured such pain. His sin with Bathsheba and had Uriah her husband killed on the frontContinue reading “You are My Hiding Place”
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Life is fragile handle with Prayer
Have you ever dropped something very fragile or expensive such as a piece of glass, china, or a mirror? The sudden gasp of the crash landing only to see the thing shattered in a thousand or more pieces! Desperation sets in trying to gather every tiny piece to make the precious piece whole again. TheContinue reading “Life is fragile handle with Prayer”
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God can Soften the Most Callous of Hearts
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh”.Ezekiel 11:19 NIV There are times in life when we can be blinded by our own bitterness or serving other gods and idols. We subtly getContinue reading “God can Soften the Most Callous of Hearts”
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People are Different- People are Unique
The cities in America are booming with such diversity, ethnicity, and culture. I was in Boston yesterday morning in 2018 at a conference in the midst of a Nor’easter that brought a lot of rain. I went to hear of a ministry that reaches people literally in the streets with God’s love. They reach someContinue reading “People are Different- People are Unique”
