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“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.” Genesis 24:15 When I think of the element of time and the necessity of being on time; my mind goes…

“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” Philippians 2:12 During the New Year, many people make resolutions to improve things not successfully done the prior year, weight loss is generally on the…

“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.” Philippians 4:8 Our thoughts and mindset can either guide us into a…

“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,…

“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” The Lord God Almighty is holy, omnipotent, and He is worthy of all honor and glory! Regardless to race, or creed, the robust praise that comes from the…

“And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.” Luke 8:46  Joy is the heart felt expression of knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His resurrection power. It is this peace that puts a smile deep down in our hearts in the midst of chaotic…

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. Fervent can be defined as having or displaying a passionate intensity: Have you ever felt your heart pulled from one side to the other: heavy on one side and thankful on the other? I meet with…

“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 There is a pure joy in giving to others wholeheartedly; many people give, but all giving…

“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” 2 Corinthians 10:4 “Spiritual warfare is the putting aside of passive attitudes towards faith which keep us from commitment and cause us to pursue only those things that will benefit us. Instead of seeking our…

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” John 1:12. When was the beginning? We have no earthly idea, but what we do know, by faith is that God is the beginning of all things. “Now faith is…

“For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.” James 1: 23-24 My sister Harriet often tells the memory of my…

“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.” Psalm 19:10. How do you apply the scriptures when you are down in the thick of the battle, seeking a way out…looking for way to turn or how to give it all you’ve got…and suddenly,…

“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:15. The enemy of our souls is constantly putting roadblocks in our paths to sin, and there are times we walk right into his traps of deception… falling short and needing forgiveness. But when we seek God in true…

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.” Psalm 51:1. Sin is anything that is contrary to the law or will of God; man out of disobedience to the will of God, has been sinning since the fall of Adam and…

“And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.” Malachi 3:17 Regardless to social, economic, or racial status, there are only two categories that we fall in that that matter;…

“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” Hebrews 6:19. Anchor (agkura, Latin = ancora, an anchor) is a heavy weight of stone or metal attached to a rope or chain and dropped overboard to keep a ship from moving with…

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 God created time and all that we know in this present age to accommodate man and our finite bodies for His divine purposes. God just is…He is eternal,…

“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Psalm 27:2.  Haven’t you made this statement before…my goodness, it didn’t even see that coming! Children often utilize the term “fighting fair” or “playing fair.” The expression denotes that the other child is unfair…

 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8. Darkness is the absence of light… proverbial darkness and unrest can creep in so suddenly at times; it is like the storm that looms overhead, and the winds and the waves appear to be…

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. To all who place their faith and trust in God to protect and guide us along life journey, we will never be disappointed. The Psalmist uses the metaphor of an eagle…