Dear Ones: My Strength and Shield! David sang this song in response to answered prayer. Joy overflows in our hearts when we receive the answer to our petitions. Proverbs 13:12b, NLT, tells us, “A dream fulfilled is a tree of life.” When we trust Him with all our hearts, we draw on the power of…
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God’s Way is Perfect
Dear Ones: God’s Way is Perfect! In 1828, Mr. Webster defined perfect this way: Finished; complete; consummate; not defective; complete in moral excellencies. Godly perfection is the ultimate standard of completeness. His promises are not defective in anyway. If He said it, then He uses His power and authority to see it come to pass.…
Fear of the Lord
Dear Ones: Fear of the Lord! What does this mean? Does God come to terrorize? No, it is the exact opposite. He is the One Who sent His Son to die on the Cross and reconcile you back to Himself. Then what is this fear that the psalmist sings about? In this instance, the fear…
The Good Work Within
Dear Ones: The Good Work Within! What is this good work that is being done within us? Paul explains it this way in Romans 12:1-2, NLT. “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and…
He Never Grows Weak
Dear One: Never Grows Weak! Since the Ancient of Days is outside of time, time has no effect on Him. His strength is never diminished nor is He feeble in any way. The same One Who came down on Mount Sinai is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One…
He Loved Us First
Dear One: He Loved Us First! The Creator gave us emotions because He formed us in His image and likeness. He is Love, therefore, He made us able to love Him back. These emotions are a precious gift so that we can truly have a deep and intimate relationship with Him. As our loving Father,…
Granted Repentance
Dear Ones: Granted Repentance! Think about it! The fact that God has given us the ability to repent, change our ways, and accept Christ as Lord is truly awesome. The Jews believed that as the chosen people repentance was granted to them but not to others (Gentiles, non-Jews). But after the events at Cornelius’ house,…
Triune Salvation Video
Now on Rumble: Triune Salvation Video 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 video, we continue to explore the benefits to the overcomer: Triune Salvation. In Christ,…
A New Spirit-empowered Life
Dear Ones: A New Spirit-empowered Life! The chains that Paul referred to were the stringent laws the Jews followed under the old covenant. The religious hierarchy added fence laws to the Law of Moses to (supposedly) keep the people from sinning. For instance, the Law of Moses said not to work on the Sabbath. The…
Crossing Over
[I heard the Lord say this to me a few weeks back. Then He led me to this word from April 4, 2016. Be encouraged. We The People are crossing over. No turning back. Press on and believe that God’s plan are perfect in Jesus’ name.] Crossing Over Mary B. Dovie April 4, 2016 My…