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“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 As a child I can remember watching the cartoon Popeye. Him and his faithful love interest and wife, Olive Oyl would encounter some evil scheme; Popeye would have to save the day. He would eat spinach and his…

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13. Someone once said, “getting old is not for the fragile minded!” of course the focus of their mindset is on the aches and pains that the process of aging, no matter how fit you are can bring. Some I will suffice it to…

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In the Hebrew society, an inheritance or portion of land for a family was of great significance. In the Old Testament, God promised an inheritance of land to His chosen children, the people of…

“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…

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Psalm 84:5-6. The Hebrew word “baca” is related to bakah, which means “to weep.” The phrase “valley of Baca” is translated…

“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…

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3. There are many individuals who confess that they do not experience God speaking to them; however, God knows how to reach all of His children. Romans 10:17 state “So then faith cometh by hearing,…

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7. My grandniece Elizabeth had severe asthma attacks as an infant, eventually she grew out of the frequency of the attacks. Her grandmother will confess that she is not as attuned to hearing her grasping for air at the onset…

“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40. I feel quite confident to say that every born-again believer can tell anyone the greatest two commandments found…

“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:18. Alone is defined as being without the presence of another, absence of physical, spiritual, or mental contact of another person. Millions of people throughout the world live without the presence of another person living in their homes or dwelling places. Unfortunately, there are those who have succumbed to mental depression, anxiety,…

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6 Stuck in traffic one morning on the way to an important meeting, I looked up ahead and all I could see was a long line of cars that were barely moving….

“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 have no idea which way to turn? Should I go left, or right? In…

“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us,” Often when caught between a rock and a hard place, and the situation having been resolved, I would hear my parents exclaim, if God says yes, who can say no? I have grown old…

“After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.” Exodus 17:8. Children often utilize the term “fighting fair” or “playing fair.” The expression denotes that the other child is unfair and goes beyond the norm, doing anything to win. Our formidable foe, and enemy of our souls, Satan, and his demonic forces, can…

“But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like and eagle; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31. This is a true saying, we are either going through something, coming out of something, or getting ready to…

“Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?” Matthew 26:53 There is a significant difference between doing something by submission of our free will, opposed to being forced into doing it. When we are coerced or forced, we may comply, but…

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: “Matthew 7:7.     Prayer is the means by which we ask for all that we need; it is our direct communication with God. When we come before God, we must believe that He is our…

“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.” Matthew 14:24-25 The book of Matthew in the fourteenth chapter, gives us an account of Jesus sending his disciples in…

“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” Psalm 18:2 When the Earth all around me is sinking sand, On Christ, the solid rock I stand; When I need a shelter,…

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;” 2 Corinthians 10:4. I love to watch a good wrestling or boxing fight, as a young child my brother Reginald and I would watch wrestling on Saturday mornings. Jack and Jerry Briscoe were our favorite…