Led to Shine Read Romans 8: 14-16 Nothing happens by accident. Galatians 4:4 uses the phrase “fullness of time.” Time exists for the benefit of fallen humanity. But, what does the “fullness of time” mean? We can look to history to see what God means by this. Alexander the Great made the Greek language the…
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My Baked Creamed Salmon Recipe For many years, I went to Alaska to minister, and we’d take time to go fishing. There’s nothing like eating fresh salmon out of the Copper River! I began making this dish years ago with that fresh, delicious fish. Salmon is so rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high in many…
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They Opened Their Treasures Read Matthew 2: 10-12 While we don’t know the exact day Jesus was born, we take this time to celebrate His birth. Born in the place where the animals stayed, God revealed His Son to humanity that night. Hallelujah! The three Kings of Orient are often imagined as showing up the…
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Never Seen Anything Like This Read Mark 2:6-12 God’s people know that Jesus is Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. We know of God’s greatness. We know salvation, healing, and miracles happen in the House of God! But, in order for others to realize this greatness, they have to hear of all the…
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Battling the Storm Read Luke 8:22-25 We all face storms in life. Sometimes it seems like a new storm every day. Job 14:1 says man’s life is short and full of trouble. There three types of storms wean encounter: self-inflicted, satanic opposition, and storms that come to increase our faith. Self-Inflicted God called Jonah to…
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The Open Door! Read Revelation 3:7-8 The Bible plainly says Jesus is coming back and will be reuniting with His church. As this time quickly approaches, God is pouring out His Spirit! We must open the door to the Holy Spirit to bring the church into revival, and bring souls to the Lord in these…
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Committed to Shine Read Numbers 6:22-27 God’s grace has always been with us, since the creation of Adam. Before Jesus went to Calvary for our sins, grace was already here. We see in this Scripture that He has committed His grace to shine upon us. Because of this gift, we must also commit to shine…
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Commanded to Shine Read 2 Corinthians 4:6 God is the One who has initiated every instance of salvation, commanding our hearts to Him. And, just as He commanded our hearts to him, He also commands the light within us to shine out into darkness of the world. The Accuser brings the opposition you hear, the…
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Called to Shine Read Romans 8: 28-31 This passage has brought comfort and strength to so many saints. But until you’ve faced the deepest valleys or the biggest storms, it’s hard to understand the depth of these truths. Once God has called you into His presence, there’s no turning back. And once He has allowed…
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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…
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The Old Path Read Jeremiah 6:16 Our culture may be dependent on GPS, but someone who is serious about traveling knows you can’t rely on that. When you’re traveling somewhere for the first time, you want to know the path to get there. You’re not going to ask someone who can’t get to their nearest…
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I Love the Lord! Psalm 91:14-16 The word love stirs up a lot of different emotions, ideas, opinions, and definitions. It seems like the whole world is either searching for it or sick of it. Christians are the only group of people with a solid definition of what it actually is. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8…
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The Anointing of Elijah Read 1 Kings 19: 13-18 We are living in a time when every day brings something that lines up with the prophecies of the last days. But there’s an opposition that’s trying to tear down the altar of God. including in the hearts of believers. Just like what Elijah faced in…
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The Victory is in Your Praise Read Psalm 42:11 There are hundreds of declarations of praise in the Scriptures. Often, praise is sacrificial. When the heart is heavy and the soul is weak, or when we’re angry and prideful, our natural reaction is to withhold praise from the only One who is worthy. But, like…
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Living in the Light Read John 1: 1-4 I had a house once and, for some unknown reason, none of the closets had lights. Talk about frustrating! Tara’s growing collection of beautiful dresses pushed my clothes further and further back on the rod, till I could barely reach in and get them. I had to…
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The Raven and the Dove Read Genesis 8:6-12 This text contains so much rich, and often overlooked detail. First, understand that the ark was a symbol of salvation. After the fall and before the flood, people were so wickedly sinful, believing they did not have to answer to God, much like society now. The world…
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The Meeting in the Cave Read 1 Samuel 22: 1-5 People tend forget where God has taken them. From the deepest pit to the highest mountain; ascension is the only direction with Him. But there will always be opposition or sorrow. Where we put our faith will determine escape from these dark places. King David’s…
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