Is it for the Glory of God?
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 The lyrics to a popular gospel song state “What if God is unhappy with our praise- what if He…
Finding Comfort in the Word
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” John 10:27. How do you apply the scriptures when you are down in the thick of the battle, desiring to decide on one direction or the other…but the Holy Spirit says stand still; over and over again you ask yourself the question…
A Change has Come Over Me
“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I cannot believe that I ever did or said…
The Reason for Our Thankfulness
“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:” Colossians 1:12. “Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done.” A line from the lyrics of an old Baptist hymn that reminds us to be thankful…
O Give Thanks unto the Lord!
O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107:1. God is good, period. Goodness is a description of His very essence and nature; and by His unconditional love, we are the recipients of His goodness and mercy. James 1:17 state “Every good gift and every perfect…
In the Wilderness
“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.” Genesis 21:19. Wilderness, an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. There are times in life that we find ourselves in a spiritual wilderness; circumstances that are out of our control,…
Landmines
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 We study, consider, and strive to apply our spiritual weapons of warfare against the enemy on a daily basis. This is exactly where we need…
Help My Unbelief
“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:24. Faith brings spiritual visibility to that which is impossible to see. The bible teaches us “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. The…
The Lover and Keeper of Our Souls
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 The book of Proverbs has been attributed to the writings of King Solomon. They are instructions in wisdom to a son from a wise father. The principal thought is to seek, understand and follow the wisdom of God….
Faith Comes by Hearing
Faith Comes by Hearing “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17. A young man’s voice was in shock and proclaiming on a phone conversation that Memphis rapper Young Dolph, had just been shot twenty minutes prior. There were police cars, other bystanders, and the noise of the…
Spreading the Gospel Message
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” 2Timothy 4:2. I’ve Got a Job to Do! Is a popular children’s book written by Dandi Daley Mackalli; it features The Great Commission given to the Apostles by Jesus prior to His ascension and still holds…
I Will Trust in the Lord
“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” Psalm 125:1. To place our trust in something or someone denotes a state of mind and heart of total confidence; it is the belief that failure is not an option. The psalmist expresses that all those…
First Me, Then You
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” 2 Corinthians 13:5 It is essential for every man to examine himself or prove himself when desiring to provide help to others in the Word of…
Staying Sober-Minded
“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 “And idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” I know you have heard this saying many times. It is not validated in…
Because The Lord is My Shepherd
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2 Rev. Milton Brunson &The Thompson Community Singers released a song in 1986 entitled “Safe in His Arms.” It has many times over reminded me of the never-ending protection, love and provisions which come from our risen Savior;…
A New Beginning
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23. Take a moment and think about the crisp cool autumn air, absence of noise and peaceful environment that you hear in the early hours of the morning as…
Healing Through Pain
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:7. No one in their right mind desires to experience or endure constant pain. The Apostle Peter…
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
“Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.” Psalms 118:28 I praise the Lord for parents who loved God. They raised my siblings and me in the fear and the knowledge of the Lord. Church worship was not an option, we were in Church on Sunday…
Have Faith in God
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. A silent tear rolls down the cheek, and thoughts of if all that you are praying for will ever happen; and the word of the Lord whispers to your heart…have faith in God. All that any of God’s…
How Great Thou Art
“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,…