Posts made in October, 2021

Just Say No! “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” Proverbs 1:10, NKJV Temptation; every believer encounters it. For some, it is an occasional struggle. For most, it is an everyday occurrence, often resulting in failure. When temptation leads to sin, we often explain our conduct by blaming others, our environment, or any other acceptable excuse. It’s not “if” temptation comes, it is “when” temptation comes. Whatever...

Mercy Is A Two Way Street! “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36, NKJV One definition of mercy is this; “kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly”. As a sinner what did we deserve from God? We deserved to be treated harshly but by the mercy of God we were not. Our scripture for the day tells us that mercy demands mercy. Since God was so merciful to us, and He was, we must...

God Is Faithful! “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24, NKJV We see a lot of unfaithfulness in our world today. There is unfaithfulness exhibited in every area of our culture. The list could go on and on of unfaithful acts that are evident in our society. Read this short story about faithfulness and be encouraged today that your Heavenly Father is faithful to you in all that He has promised you....

Fear Ye Not!! “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV We can react in many ways when problems arise in our life. Fear can certainly be one emotion we feel when faced with difficulties. Our scripture for the day reminds us that God has not given the Christian the spirit of fear but of power. In Proverbs 29:25 we find these words; “The fear of man brings a snare, but...

Prepare For The Coming Storm “And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.” Matthew 7:25, NKJV People are often unprepared for life’s unexpected troubles. Preparation is the key for survival if you happen to be in the path of a tornado or hurricane. Our scripture for today reminds us of the importance of having our lives built on a solid...