“People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through Him, as you well know. But God knew what would happen, and His prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed Him to a cross and killed Him.Continue reading “Yes, God Sees!”
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Change the Way You Think
“We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NCV) *This article was written by Pastor Rick Warren and published on 05-21-2025.I think it is just too good not to share. Please read carefully and pass on to those you believe will benefit from reading these helpful words. Blessings,Continue reading “Change the Way You Think”
Burden Bearers Beware!
“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you thinkContinue reading “Burden Bearers Beware!”
Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)
“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ weContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)”
After Testing Comes Blessing
“Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” (Matthew 4:11 NLT) Tests are gifts of God to strengthen our faith and to prepare us for our next assignment. We sometimes wrongly assume a test is a punishment or reprimand for something we’ve done wrong, but that’s not what the BibleContinue reading “After Testing Comes Blessing”
Bitter or Sweet?
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.” (Matthew 5:13 NLT) When you get the “midnight munchies,” where do you turn for satisfaction? Ice cream? Cake? Candy? The listContinue reading “Bitter or Sweet?”
Unrelenting Hunger
“God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6 NLT) When you’re hungry, what is it that you most long to have to satisfy that hunger? Often, unfortunately for those of us with Diabetes, our thoughts turn to sweets. For me I envision a warm, bubbling piece ofContinue reading “Unrelenting Hunger”
Never Stop Praying (Part 2)
“And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, ‘God is tempting me.’ God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, itContinue reading “Never Stop Praying (Part 2)”
How Do You Handle Temptation?
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT) The scary issue with which weContinue reading “How Do You Handle Temptation?”
Learning to Love God
“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-6 NLT) My sense is that even if we know this command when we first respond to Christ’s invitation toContinue reading “Learning to Love God”
Walking With Jesus 