Tag Archives: Salvation

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”

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 !”

The Gratitude of Grace

Being grateful for who God is and His existence, rather than what He has blessed us with! In the midst of being busy, “Be still and know that He Is God”. Knowing God the Father is not a religion, but a relationship. He is not beyond our reach, but closer than we think! Gratitude isContinue reading “The Gratitude of Grace”

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”

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”

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”

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!”

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”

Blind Spots

Blind Spots As I was trying to pull out of a street to take a left on the main road, I could not see to my right due to a large cardboard box I had inside my Highlander SUV. It was the beginning of rush hour and I was at a standstill. I was waitingContinue reading “Blind Spots”

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”

Changing of the Seasons

It is refreshing when the summer hot humid air changes into cooler less humid fall weather. I have noticed the color of leaves beginning to change here in New England. From Boston to Stowe VT, NH, ME, RI, and CT the scenes around here are some of the most picturesque scenes of beauty in yourContinue reading “Changing of the Seasons”

I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED IN

I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED IN The Apostle Paul was not ashamed but convinced, persuaded, loyal, and trustworthy, when it came to his faith in Jesus Christ. Paul knew what it was to be intellectually smart, an extremist religiously to the point of even having a deep hatred for Christians in the early church.Continue reading “I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED IN”

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”

Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ

“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent”.John 17:3 The goal of God’s mission is eternal life in heaven forever. To Know and To Know About are two different things. Religion can’t save us, but a personal intimate relationship with Jesus Christ can.Continue reading “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ”

The Greatest Miracle

The greatest miracle ever in this world and universe. The physical bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. “He is not here, but He is risen!”‭“In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? [6] He isContinue reading “The Greatest Miracle”

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”

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 and making a small dirtContinue reading “A Trailblazer Overcomes Obstacles”

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”

DEDICATION COUNTS TO WIN

The good things in life, sports, careers, raising a family don’t come easy in this life. For most of us it has taken years to accomplish where you are today and there were many, many sacrifices.It took a lot of dedication, routine and mundane drills of self discipline. Dedication means being committed to a taskContinue reading “DEDICATION COUNTS TO WIN”

This Mountain Shall Be Moved

Climbing or hiking a mountain with rough terrain can become a great challenge. It can be overwhelming and challenging, especially when the weather factors in. Mount Everest last year in 2023 it is recorded that at least 17 people at different times are dead. The most common causes of death on Mount Everest are acuteContinue reading “This Mountain Shall Be Moved”

Could You Not Watch with Me One Hour?

‭‭ Prayer may seem to become natural, but in a spiritual sense it can be difficult, because we are human and the flesh is weak. There is a natural battle but also a spiritual battle. “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” as Jesus himself reminded the disciples. Paul in Romans and GalatiansContinue reading “Could You Not Watch with Me One Hour?”

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!”

There is 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 “There is Power in Praise”

When Losses Come

This is a time of year where we are reminded to be thankful for all the blessings we have from God which may include health, prosperity, friendships, family, etc. But what about the loss or losses you may have experienced this past year or more? Perhaps you recently lost a job or experienced a divorce.Continue reading “When Losses Come”

The Battle is The Lord’s

People were afraid of this Philistine Goliath was a giant and very intimidating. He was the guy when you saw him would turn the other way or walk across the street to avoid him. Goliath was a bully and he along with the Philistines hated and despised Israel. I love the Scripture in Romans: “IfContinue reading “The Battle is The Lord’s”

A Friend in Jesus

In Your Loss You Need A Friend It’s mid October with Fall season in high gear. The holidays are creeping up too fast, yet so many people have experienced loss this past year or so. Loss of loved ones who have died such as, friends, coworkers, arrives, a spouse, partner, sibling, and loss due toContinue reading “A Friend in Jesus”

Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds

Have you ever been in a rush or traveling for an important meeting or event only to find the only blouse or pants you have left has wrinkles or several creases on it? Even worse, there is no iron in the hotel room to flatten out the creases or wrinkles.Some of us look into theContinue reading “Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds”

Be Alert and Watchful

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”

Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright

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 “Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright”

Pursue Love

“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”

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”

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!”

The Lord is Near and Close to the Brokenhearted

Why is it when a celebrity or some well known rock star or business mogul takes their own life there is a media frenzy of suicide awareness? It really bothers me when people say,”they had it all”, when they looked at their success from an external perspective. Human beings are created by God with aContinue reading “The Lord is Near and Close to the Brokenhearted”

The Battle is the Lord’s

Whenever there is a battle there is a conflict of some sorts, and they are not always a physical battle. Some battles rise up within, some battles are caused from the enemy without and we choose self defense. Against all odds, Nehemiah faced an onslaught from the enemies of the Jewish people. As soon asContinue reading “The Battle is the Lord’s”

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”

He is not Here He is Risen!

“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance wasContinue reading “He is not Here He is Risen!”