“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who he has given us” Romans 5:3-5 NIV. A few weeks ago while […]
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined. No, they put new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved.” Matthew 9:17 CSB With “stay home” orders enforced due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), I found myself catching up on new movies
“On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 NKJV As I prepare for an upcoming finance class at my church, I began thinking about our current economic situation and the importance
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“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.” Genesis 50:20 NKJV A couple of weeks ago if I asked someone how were they doing, a common response may have been, “Busy.” Since
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” Colossians 3:12-13 Today, I want to broach the subject of forgiveness. Many of
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“For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Psalm 139:13-14 NKJV I was all geared up to write some sentimental blog post about love and Valentine’s Day; however, these past two weeks have been the most stressful weeks I
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“See I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Revelation 3:7 NKJV HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I pray that you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s spending time with family and friends and
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“…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV As I began working on this blog post, I was notified that another beloved church member had passed away and
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