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“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” Ephesians 2:14. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me…is the opening lyrics to the soul stirring song “Let there be Peace on Earth.” This is a great admonition, but…

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11. We are celebrating and worshiping the birth of our Lord…

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 Most of us remember the famous 1850 historical novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne entitled “The Scarlett Letter.” The story recounts…

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1. In the secret place of your heart, a single tear rolls down the side of your cheek- and you whisper, “Lord, do it…” and the Spirit, softly whispers back. . . “And this is the confidence that we have in him,…

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” Luke 22:31 (KJV) Satan seeks to create doubt in our minds to discredit our witness and render us useless to our calling by God… he wants to literally take us apart or sift us like…

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11. Someone once said, “getting old is not for the fragile minded!” of course the focus of their mindset was on the aches and pains that the process of aging,…

“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope” Psalm 130:5 David wrote Psalm 130 from a penitent heart; waiting on God in hopes of His divine grace and lovingkindness to provide forgiveness. We too must come humble and submissive before Him seeking mercy and forgiveness; the bible…

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 “Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to portray a caricature of a black person. In the United…

“My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2.  Conflict is inevitable, we all experience adversity and unrest at various times; those of us who have been saved by the grace of Almighty God face even greater spiritual conflict. The enemy of our souls is constantly strategizing to gain power and…

   “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. It is quite easy to talk about peace, love, and joy when all things are going great, or we are having mountain top experiences; but way down deep in the valley of trials and tribulations, when things aren’t going just…

“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” John 3:5. It is impossible to have a relationship with our Creator outside of the new birth. The Bible teaches in John 4:24 that “God is a Spirit:…

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 Suddenly…immediate and without warning something happens. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were unified and waiting in Jerusalem as Jesus had instructed them to do. They were looking…

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” Hebrews 10:24. True friends are the people who challenge us to do more for the Lord; they inspire us to live up to our best potential, not to indulge our basest drives; and most important ones who would never ask us…

“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” Jeremiah 8:22. Weakness can be defined with such words as ineptitude, frailty, sickness, tired, deficiency, imperfection, and many other synonyms to express the inability to have strength in a physical, spiritual,…

“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:20. There is an old familiar hymn that the deacons would raise during devotional services that resonates in my heart and reminds me that a charge s keep I have . . ….

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 There is a still place way deep down in the soul that the beloved child of God can run for refuge. There is a beautiful song entitled “I…

“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.” Matthew 12:20. Tender can be defined as showing gentleness, and concern; during times of emotional, physical, or spiritual brokenness, we all need someone to show a little tenderness-the truth is we never know exactly…

“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 Conflicts will inevitably arise; but it is vital that we…

“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” Romans 12:9-10. In the early 1980’s a popular secular group sung a song entitled “The Backstabbers;” the lyrics went something like…smiling faces tell lies…the backstabbers,…

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46. I am so satisfied with my Savior, He means more to me than anything, Anything that this world could ever offer me… beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled, So, Satisfied by Luther Barnes. The world offers…