Dear Ones: How Can Men be Wise? The Word of God is filled with golden nuggets of information that instruct us on many topics. The psalmist asked the question: “how can men be wise.” In 1828 Mr. Webster defined wise this way. “Properly, having knowledge; hence, having the power of discerning and judging correctly, or…
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He Cares for You
Dear Ones: He Cares About You! We are to release our worries and cares to the Master. He takes them and exchanges them for what He has: love, joy, peace, and abundant blessings. We learned that worrying is a waste of time and give the agents of evil an opportunity to harass us. When we…
Why Jezebel Cannot be Tolerated
Thyatira—Why Jezebel Cannot be Tolerated Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. This is a precautionary measure because YouTube has been known to be unfriendly to the Christian posters on their site. In this lesson we dig deeper into the Thyatira message and Why Jezebel Cannot be Tolerated in…
Shape Your Worries into Prayers
Dear Ones: Shape Your Worries into Prayers! What marvelous advice! When we do this the atmosphere changes and a sense of wholeness displaces despair and hopelessness. In His Sermon on the Mount, the Master specifically instructs us not to worry. Matthew 6:34, MSG, confirms. “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now,…
A Garden in Early Spring
Dear Ones: A Garden in Early Spring! This marvelous chapter begins with the revelation of Messiah’s mission to set the captives free and ends with this verse. Messiah’s work culminates in bringing new life to all nations. The visual imagery we are given is like the new growth we see in a garden in early…
Times and the Seasons
Dear Ones: Times and the Seasons! Spring has sprung. We take the changing of the seasons as the normal way of things. Winter gives way to spring then spring gives way to summer. Then the entire cycle repeats itself year by year. However, consider that God established the seasons for His purposes. The tilt of…
Without Reason
Dear Ones: Without Reason! In these troublous times, many word curses are being spoken over people and our nation without reason. The root cause is that someone’s opinions or policies are different from those who are releasing curses. Woe, to those who are doing this. Proverbs 18:21, AMP, explains, “Death and life are in the…
Like a Palm Tree
Dear Ones: Like a Palm Tree! Palm trees symbolize victory, triumph, and peace. The cedar mentioned here is known for its tall stature, broad branches, and aromatic wood that is decay-resistant and insect-repellent. Therefore, this is an encouraging and comforting word we receive when reading this verse. Like a palm tree, we are to live…
Thyatira The Message
Now on Rumble: Thyatira—The Message Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. This is a precautionary measure because YouTube has been known to be unfriendly to the Christian posters on their site. In this lesson we begin to study the Lord’s message to Thyatira. He was able to commend…
Patience will benefit You
Dear Ones: Patience will benefit You! That is the last thing we want to hear when the pressures of daily living are weighing heavily upon us. But this is a true statement, we just need to practice it. What do you mean—practice patience? Is it a sport? Or is it a formula that works all…