One of my favorite scriptures in the Bible to guide how I live, think, and speak is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”. When someone tells me they don’t know what God’s will is for their […]
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12
Dec
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Again I Will Say, Rejoice!
01
Dec
The sooner you can rejoice in your adversity, the sooner you will be delivered from the bondage of that situation. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! What adversity do you need to overcome through rejoicing? I apologize for the delay in sending you today’s message. In my devotional on […]
Boy Do I Have Good News To Report
07
Oct
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! (Psalm 150:1-2) What are you thankful for God doing […]
Story and Photos From My Favorite Triathlon
14
Apr
“Our days are numbered. One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives. What preparations should we be making now? The greatest waste in all of our earth, which cannot be […]
50th Birthday
18
Mar
“When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.” – Joyce Brothers But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Titus 5:8) What have been highlights for you in each of the […]
Because I Am Thankful
26
Nov
Thanksgiving leads to giving! “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep […]
How to End the Year Strong
30
Dec
Three of the most important things you can do at this time of year are 1) chronicle the providences of God, 2) thank people who have invested in your life, and 3) forgive those who have wronged you. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work […]
Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving Day
23
Nov
God commands His children to always have an attitude of gratitude! “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Are you rejoicing always? For many, Thanksgiving has become just a “Turkey Day,” […]
Entering the Presence of the King
01
Sep
There is a protocol for entering the presence of the King! Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4) Yesterday’s message was about holiness – being holy because God is holy and commands us to be holy. I’m convinced that we […]