Anointed to Shine Read 2 Corinthians 3:17 In the Old Testament, there are many powerful examples of the Holy Spirit working through people to show His might. For example, the Holy Spirit walked in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, protecting every hair on their heads as their lives were threatened. Another example is…
Read“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Behold. It’s a word the Bible uses hundreds of times in both the old and new testaments, yet many gloss over it, without much thought. Luke 2:10 uses the word behold to introduce the…
Read“Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8, 9 As we prepare for the holiday season, I just wanted to share my prayer for you and your family: Dear Heavenly Father, We…
Read“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.” Psalm 89:15 There is great significance in Psalm 89:15. It was the Psalm that the Israelites would sing to introduce the Feast of Trumpets every year. The Feast of Trumpets marked the beginning of ten days…
Read“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 We are living in a day and time when Christianity and what we believe is becoming so clouded…
Read“For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 The Bible tells us that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, yet, many struggle with their sin, arguing that God cannot use someone so openly engaged in behaviors that are contradictory to His plan. Friend, as long…
Read“Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.” Matthew 15:26 In the fifteenth chapter of Matthew, we are taken to a time of great healing and miraculous wonders in history. Jesus and His disciples were traveling from town to town, healing the sick, causing the lame to walk again, and preaching the gospel message. …
Read“Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.” Psalms 128:1 Did you ever wonder where true and lasting happiness comes from? We have all been happy for a season or a time. But circumstances, behaviors, and life in general have been known to zap our happiness right out from under…
ReadDuring the height of World War II, amidst the fear, anxiety, and unknown outcomes of war, a comforting hymn was written. Ruth Caye Jones, a busy housewife and mother of a soldier fighting for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted today, felt a direct inspiration from the Holy Spirit. She stopped her daily chores to quickly put…
ReadOne of my fondest memories growing up in a Pentecostal home is the Homecoming dinners that took place each year. When I was a young boy, Homecoming Dinners were a regular occurrence, as common as Thanksgiving and Christmas filled with food and fellowship. Distant relatives and friends would even travel the long route up from the mountains for the…
Read“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.” Psalm 48:1 I often preach the importance of praising God in all circumstances. Not only is it Biblically sound, but praising God in everything creates an environment in my life where God can really work. Psalm 48 is a glorious representation of just a few reasons…
Read“But Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 Peter was keenly aware of what the Lord had to offer him and the other disciples. Regardless of the times he doubted, nearly drowned, or denied Christ, he was still able to discern that Jesus…
Read“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18 The Bible has much to say about righteousness and the need for believers to strive for righteousness. But where does the path of the righteous lead to? Of course we are all taught that it…
Read“Through these He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 Sometimes, we need to be reminded of God’s promises of faithfulness and healing. Recently, our nation and our…
ReadStruggles and turmoil in life cause many to question God and the direction He has chosen for their lives. Many have experienced a season in life where we feel as though God doesn’t love us, or He cannot be trusted. Here is the truth regarding those two statements: God doesn’t love me: Unfortunately, you and…
ReadI am a Witness of A Changed World Did you know that ALL 204 of the founding fathers of this great nation claimed Christianity as their heritage? Each one of these great men that signed the legal documents to seal and secure our independence believed that there was only one God and that Jesus, his…
ReadPart II I am a Witness of Jesus Christ “But He was wounded for your transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Are you a witness for Christ? I have often been confronted with the task of proving…
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