The Teachings of the Lord In this video we will delve into the topic: The Teachings of Christ. The parables spoken and the healings done by our Lord get a lot of attention. But He always taught the people first. The Sermon on the Mount is a composite of the teachings He taught over and…
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Great Reward
Dear Ones: Great Reward! A reward is defined as something that is given in return for good or evil done or received or that is offered or given for some service or attainment. The Lord is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (See Hebrews 11:6.) He is constantly looking for a way to…
Inner Confidence
Dear Ones: Inner Confidence! Is born out of our trust and faith in the awesome power of God. The end goal of Christianity is to be conformed to the image of Christ. As we pursue godliness there is an abundance of blessings that we find along the way. No longer striving but finding rest and…
Keep On
Dear Ones: Keep On! There is a common saying in our culture, “Keep on keeping on!” The Urban Dictionary defines the idiom this way: The act of doing what you have been doing but an encouragement to do it more. This idiom expresses the heart of what the Lord was saying to the crowd that surrounded Him on the mount.…
Always on the Job
Dear Ones: Always on the Job! No matter whether it is day or night, weekday or weekend, the Lord is always on the job. In the night hours when sleep leaves us, the Lord is watching and listening to our prayers and declarations. He wants you to exercise your faith and hope in Him. Invite…
The Upper Hand
Dear Ones: The Upper Hand! In this verse Moses was talking to the children of Israel. Israel only had the shadows of the fullness of salvation, yet they prevailed when they obeyed the Lord God. We are on the redemptive side of the Cross and the truth in these words apply to us today, too.…
In Their Trouble
Dear Ones: In Their Trouble! They called out to the Lord. Four times in this Psalm it plainly states that when His people call out to Him, He comes to rescue them. The word distress is defined as a pain or suffering affecting the body or mind, a state of danger or desperate need. This…
The Body of Christ Video
The Body of Christ Video In this video we will delve into the topic: The Body of Christ. The mystery of the Body of Christ is hidden in the writings of the New Testament. The Epistles are the primary source. Being a member of the Body is not like anything else we experience through social…
Hushed the Storm
Dear Ones: Hushed the Storm! The enemy enjoys bombarding your mind with fear and worry just as you are trying to go to sleep. These attacks are like a hurricane blowing in and bring chaos and sleeplessness. But you have the word of God to use against this onslaught of negativity. Meditate on this verse…
Perfect Peace
Dear Ones: Perfect Peace! Is there such a thing? There has to be because these are the words of the Master on the night He was betrayed. He cannot lie for there is no darkness in Him. In Mark 4:39 we have a witness from the Word that gives us a glimpse of His perfect…