“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (KJV 1 John 4:1.) “All that glitters is not gold” is an aphorism that says not everything that looks precious or true is so. -wikipedia.org. As the inaugural Church was sent out to…

“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I hope. Psalm 130:5. One writer puts the process of waiting for an answer from God in these words: “Worry is a conversation you have with yourself about things you cannot change. Prayer is a conversation you have with God about the…

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” John 9:4. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something. I once heard a story of a young woman who received a beautiful, laced slip from her husband. However, every time she dressed…

The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” Psalm 34:15. . The only answer that truly satisfies the soul is God’s. There is one thing that is certain: His Word is faithful and true. Numbers 23:19 states- “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither…

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. The safest place we can be is in the will of God. The road we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway, it is the best-laid plan for us. My friends,…

“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)” 2 Corinthians 5:7. There was a young woman who walked home alone each day. A young man desired to walk with her, but she refused each time. Of course, he felt rejected, especially since she walked alone… However, her response to his inquisition about why she had…

“There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.” Psalm 46:4 Do you know what it feels like to be cornered and have no earthly idea which way to go? Praise God that there is always help at the foot…

“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. What are you waging war against…

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” I Peter 1:13 The saying, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop,” though often quoted, is not found in the Bible. However, it reflects…

“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:” 1 Peter 3:8. The words of a trusted loved one, friend, or even a stranger with good intent go a long way. Compassion is feeling the struggles of others during periods of suffering and wanting to…