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“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” Joshua 2:11 In the biblical account of Joshua chapter two, we find Joshua sending…

“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. The enemy of our souls, that great accuser of the brethren, would love for us to think that we…

 “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26 Once we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, believing by His atoning blood that we have been justified and reconciled back to God, we become the sons of God. The scripture therefore states the “For ye are…

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26. The song writer John Newton penned these words in the third stanza of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace: “Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead…

“(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…

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;“ Ephesians 6:18. What evokes the mind of a man to senselessly harm or kill another human being- mental illness, hatred, prejudices, financial gain? The list could go on and we would still not be…

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” Jeremiah 17:9-10 What does it mean to have a pure heart? The bible tells…

“O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:9 (KJV) There is a place way down deep in my soul, there the Holy Spirit dwells and reminds me that I am kept safe and secure by the Great I Am. All things move by His omnipotence and divine providence,…

“I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” Solomon 2:1 I love the beauty of an arrangement arrayed with roses and exotic colors of various plants; it brings peace and calmness to my thoughts and soul. Two of the most beautiful flowers in the world are used as a metaphor for…

“There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.” Matthew 7:15. The word core can be defined as that which is central to the existence or character of someone or something: it is the traits…

“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” John 6:9.ing The expression down to your last penny denotes a circumstance of being financially devoid of resources at the moment, not knowing how you will even consider making ends meet-and then miraculously God…

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”  Joshua 1:9 Are you facing any obstacles today that seem insurmountable? There comes a point in life when we’re oblivious as to which way to…

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1. The feeling of loss, or the anticipated knowledge that a person that you love, and care for will leave or has been taken away…the heart sinks and troubled thoughts of where do I go, what will happen without this…

“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.” Psalm 119:111 Where do you go to seek things of great value, treasures that will last indefinitely? The bible immediately points us in the right directions and admonishes us “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,…

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8 Our Savior, Jesus the Christ is the same sovereign LORD from the beginning of time, the inaugural of the Gospel and with us two thousand years later. He is our merciful, powerful, and all-sufficient God. In Him we can trust and cast all…

“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” Romans 5:11 One of my favorite hymns is The Blood will Never Lose its Power. When I think about Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross to reconcile us back to God ….

“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:27 Have you ever been at a place in your life when you had no idea which way to turn- and outright looking for a word from…

“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.” Psalms 63:3-4. “Because of who you are, I give you glory, because who you are I give you praise;” these are starting lyrics from the beautiful…

“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 God has so graciously given to those who will receive it the gift of salvation. The Holy Spirit indwells every born-again believer and…

“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150:6 Hallelujah is the highest praise given to God…it is the same in every nation and tongue. It is the universal language of praise. In all that we do, accomplish, encounter favorable or unfavorable; down to the very air that we…