Revelations 3:10,14-16 1. Because it turns the unsaved father away from Christ. 2. Because it hinders young Christians from growing spiritually. 3. Because it hinders the growth of the Church. 4. Because it brings reproach upon the name of Christ. 5. Because it makes a mockery of the power of God. 6. Because it gives temptation an easy entrance into the Christian life. 7. Because it opens the door for false doctrine to invade the Church. -Bro. Mike Goodson

Always and All Things Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; I think most of us, if we sit back and looked at things, would be shocked at how many things we do as a complete routine. From our morning routine to preparing for the time to go to bed, we all have certain things we do on a normal basis. When things are that much of a routine, that’s when we notice that something is different. We just know wh

Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.            A saving relationship with Jesus Christ brings us to a place where we have never been before. We were separated by sin but now in Christ, we are “made nigh”. That is a phrase that means to be close, not only in proximity but also in purpose. There is now a relationship where before there was none. It is a family intimacy that was once an adversarial position o

8).  Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely. whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  9).  Those things, which ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do; and thee God of peace shall be with you.                                  PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Worry is a common ex

Will Your House Stand? Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: [25] And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. [26] And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: [27] And th

John 1:28- “These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.” beyond Jordan, there’s… a Foundation! a Field!...

John described himself as the disciple who Jesus loved.       We might term this to be the “Circle of Love.”                       Five things we can learn from John I. Love has its special Place -    John 13:23 II. Love has its special Privilege -      John 19: 26-27 III. Love has its special Power -       John 20:2-4 IV. Love has its special Perception -        John 21:7 V. Love has its special Path -      John 21:20  -Bro. Mike Goodson

Waiting on God Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. This might be an odd spot to start this week, but it’s what the Lord used to birth this thought into my thinking this week. One of the things I enjoy doing is hunting. Last weekend was the opening of gun season this year. This year I’ve taken a different approach than normal, which has me letting a lot of deer walk away. It has required a lot more

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.            As I looked back at last Thursday’s devotion, I saw where I made mistakes by leaving out words that should have been there and misspelling others. I knew better but I didn’t do better. My effort was there but the performance was lacking

1).  Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.  2).  Surely, I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother; my soul is even as a weaned child.  3),  Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever.                                              PSALMS 131: 1-3 Have you ever wanted to strengthen your prayer life?  Let’s look at what Jesus modeled for us by

Walking Worthy of Your Vocation Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, We know that nobody is worthy of doing anything for the Lord Jesus, but God has allowed us the privilege of being a part of the work of God. To walk worthy of our vocation, our behavior must be right. We know that nobody is perfect, but we are called to good works. We are examples for God to a lost world. We should never

Heb. 6:19- “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” *my soul...

I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Some of the great facts connected with His Coming. I. Sure as to its occurrence    Rev. 22:20, John 14:1-3, John 16:22, Hebrews 10:37  II. Select as to its individuals   I Corinthians 15:23   Matthew 7:21-23, 7:13-14 III. Secret as to its method    Acts 1:11, I Thessalonians 5: 1-4 IV. Sudden in its operation   I Cor. 15:52, Revelations 22:7,12,20 V. Saving in its results   Phil. 1:6, 20,21. I Thessalonians 4:17 Close - ARE YOU READY FOR HIS COMING? -B

Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Being a true friend requires intentional effort and a heart open to connection. To have friends, one must embody friendliness—showing kindness, empathy, and genuine care. This means actively listening, offering support in times of need, and celebrating with others in joyous times. A friendly disposition invites trust and fosters bonds that withstand li

Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.            Sometimes, we fall far short of all we should be in our relationship with Christ. The world bombards us daily with all kinds of wickedness and temptations. It is a hard world to live in, and it is getting harder every day. The devil is turning up the heat on his fiery darts. (Ephesians 6:16) We are witnessing the demise of the country we once

7).  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8).  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.  9).  Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?                               MATTHEW 7:9-11 (KJV) As we all know,  life often times confronts us with unexpected or painful circumstances. During such troubling moments, we

After This Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: The Bible says that all men have an appointment with death. This is an appointment that we will all be on time for. This appointment is arranged by God himself. If we as Christians could keep in our thoughts that today may be the day that we meet this appointment, it should cause us to live our lives a little differently. We might treat people a little differently. We might spend

II Cor. 6:17- “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will...

Psalm 34:8, Psalm 145:9, Psalm 100:5 I. His Strength always overcomes our pain and weakness. II. His Grace fills our emptiness. III. His Presence accompanies us in our loneliness and sufferings. IV. His Shoulder carries us through life’s trials and       difficulties. God is good—all the time! He never fails. -Bro. Mike Goodson

The Little Things Added Up 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For whatever reason, earlier this week I was doing some reflecting. I did some thinking back to things t