Proverbs 17:8 - “  A gift  is as  a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.” When someone truly receives a gift, it has an impact on their whole life. A true gift is given when the giver takes from themselves and bestows it on another, who does not deserve it. If the recipient deserves that which is given, it is earned or merited (they DESERVE IT). If a gift is not taken from the one who gives it, there is no meaning or value t

13).  Is any among you afflicted?  let him pray.  Is any merry?  let him sing psalms.  14).  Is any sick among you?  let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him. annoiting him with oil in the name of the Lord:  15).  And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.  16).  Confess your faults one to another, and pray for another that ye may be healed.  The effectua

Because of Love John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The Bible says that, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.” God loves differently. His love is a giving love, and not expecting anything in return. Most of us are really good at loving those that return love, but not so much to those who are difficult to love. God loves people who are in d

Mark 7:7- Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” *far too many are nothing more than Window...

I. Never breaks His Covenant -    Judges 2:1, II Samuel 22:5, Isaiah 45:3 II. Never suffers the Righteous to be moved -      Psalms 55:22, 121:3, 125:2, I Timothy 2:19 III. Never leaves nor forsakes them -      Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20 IV. Never permits them to be overcome -        Proverbs 10:30,Isaiah 26:3-4, Romans 8:35-39 V. Never lets them be ashamed -      Joel 2:26,27, II Timothy 1:12, Psalm 71:1 VI. Never allows them to perish -        John 10:28, John 6:35, John 1

Do You Pray? Job 42:8-9 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. [9] So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also a

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?            There are three things mentioned in this verse that the prophet says are requirements that God has set before us. We are to “do justly…love mercy…walk humbly”. The only way we can look at these things as optional is if we choose to disobey God, for they are declared to be requirements from the LORD. What d

Psalms 93:2 -  “Thy throne  is  established of old: thou  art  from everlasting.”  Have you ever stopped to think how steadfast and sure our Solid Rock truly is? As the Psalmist wrote, He is from everlasting. From the very Alpha of time, God has not changed. Not in the smallest or most insignificant way. It really is almost inconceivable for someone to comprehend fully. The very sun and stars navigate the sky in a different position than the day before. The moon is ever waxin

1).  Out of the depths have I cried to thee, O Lord.  2).  Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.  3).  If thou Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?  4).  But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.  5).  I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.  6).  My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning.  7).  Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with t

Touched By the Master Mark 5:25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, One of the greatest things in life is to feel the touch of the Lord Jesus. In our story, Jesus was available to touch the problem this woman had. The devil will always tell you that Jesus is not concerned about your personal problems. In everyone's life, Jesus is always close by to give you a helping hand. Jesus is the only one with the ability to fix your problems. This woman spent

Num. 27:3- “Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD...

Hebrews 12:1,2. Philippians 4:10-14 Running the race is not a sprint. It is a lifelong race that demands endurance, discipline, and a clear focus on the finish line. I. Lay aside every weight and sin.    Hebrews 12:1 II. Fix your eyes on Jesus.     Hebrews 12:2 III. Run with Discipline and Consistency.     Hebrews 12:2 IV. Don’t quit when it gets tough.      Hebrews 12:3 V. Run to win the crown.      Philippians 4:14, I Cor. 9:24-27 Close - Just be a Faithful Runner. -Bro. Mi

An Also Christian Luke 10:38-40 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. [39] And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. [40]But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. One of the best ways to get recognition o

Jonah 1:11-15 11 Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous. 12 And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you. 13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them. 14 Wherefore they cried unto the L

Proverbs 14:15 - “  The simple believeth every word: but the prudent  man looketh well to his going. ” The simple in faith are those that are carried about with every wind of doctrine. They have not grown roots in their spirituality and are as the seeds of a dandelion that are carried far from where they once started. The simple in life are bearded by whomever can sound most confident, most educated, or appears most reliable. Such is why so many wicked individuals can become

13).  And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all your trespasses;  14).  Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;                                 COLOSSIANS 2:13-14 (KJV) Have you ever questioned your eternal security?  Examining what happened when you trusted Jesus as Savior will bring r

Choices Ruth 1:1-5 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Beth–lehem–judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. [2] And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth–lehem–judah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. [3] And Elimelech Naomi's husband die

John 6:17- “And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.”...

Philippians4:4-8, Colossians 3:12-17 Here are five daily disciplines to make this coming year the best. I. Rise Thankfully - Phil. 4:6    A. Start each day giving thanks  - Psalm 92:1    B. Be Thankful for the little things - Psalm 103:1-6 II. Pray Expectantly - Phil. 4:6     A. Pray about everything - expecting answers     B. Pray with confidence - Jeremiah 33:3 III. Speak Kindly - Philippians 4:8       A. Speak positively about - people, things       B. Focus on Virtue and

Just Worship Luke 2:36-37 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; [37] And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. We tend to focus on the beginning of this chapter most of the time. Especially this time of year. As you read farther into the chap