"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary …
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"He that believeth on him IS NOT condemned: but he that believeth not IS condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God. And this IS the condemnation, that the light is come into the world, and men loved darkness more than the light, because their deeds …
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"When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:10,11 That wondrous star that led …
"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; But the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into eternal life." JOHN 4:14 Many of you may be familiar with that verse. It was the Master's response to the woman at the well, beautiful account of the Samaritan lady whom Jesus asked …
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"And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried …
"And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with (surrounded by) armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in the midst of it depart out: and let not that are in the countries enter thereinto. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled." LUKE 21: 20-22 Many wonder why Israel …
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"From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised. The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth. He raiseth up the …
"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." PHILLIPIANS 2:12 Ever think about modern day watchmen? Like a world riddled with spiritual landmines at every turn, gentle warnings of watch out for the candy-coats, watch …
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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." ISAIAH 40:8 It's that time of the year again! The older I get the faster it seems to go. One day it's the birth of a New Year and seemingly overnight it's time for Pumpkin Rolls, Pumpkin Pie, Carmel …
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"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily (secretly) bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that brought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken …
"Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched (made camp) between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. And Saul and the men of Isreal were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle array against the Philistines. And the Philistines stood on a …
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Isaiah: 57:15:" For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him (person) also that is of a contrite (crushed) and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." Since the dawn of time, humans have given themselves over …
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"(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my …
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"And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priest and the scribes came upon him with the elders. And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gavest thee this …
" So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not …
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"And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there. Now the LORD had said to Abram, …
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"How beautiful are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings (good news), that publisheth (proclaims) peace; that bringeth good tidings of good (good things), that publisheth (proclaims) salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" Isaiah 52:7 So much is said in scripture about the "feet" and we know that this means not only the …
"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace …
"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. And it …
"And he came out, and went, as he was wont (usually did), to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them; about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, …
"And as they did eat, Jesus took the bread and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to them, and said, Take, eat, this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This …
"Now a certain man was sick, named Lazurus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazurus was sick. Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. …
Betrayal, all know and understand the sorrow and hurt that betrayal brings. It can be in so many forms, a spouse or companion that cheated, a coworker advancing themself by stealing ideas and taking credit belonging to another. Even family members whose knives drive deep not only to the backs of their victims, but even into their …
Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Palm Sunday. One day that I am never giving up. It is celebrated to honor him. There has been so much hating on Palm Sunday, with many arguing that the same people who praised Jesus also screamed for is crucifixion and therefore …
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Matthew 18:11-14: " For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? (What do you think) if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And …
"For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder (more or less a landlord) which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, …
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"The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and lo, they were very dry. And he said …
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"In the third year of Darius the king of Persia a thing (message) was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar (the name his captors gave him); and the thing was true but the time, but the time appointed was long (of a great conflict): and he understood the thing and had understanding of the …
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." JOHN 8:12 Absolutely beautiful day here, the sun shining, the remaining leaves that have held for dear life through the storms, and cold nights as beautiful as …
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." JOHN 8:12 Absolutely beautiful day here, the sun shining, the remaining leaves that have held for dear life through the storms, and cold nights as beautiful as …
"And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, …
"And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him saying, And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed (descendants) after you; And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go …
"Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep. In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by …
"Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel (plotted) with his servants, saying in such and such place shall be my camp. And the man of God (Elisha) sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou passest not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down (avoid that place because …
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"(A Psalm of David) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall, I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes came upon me to eat up my flesh (to destroy me), they stumbled and fell. Though an host should …
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"And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against (across from) the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?" Mark 13:3,4 The greatest question in human history. Since Jesus ascended back into heaven after …
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"For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder (more or less a landlord) which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, …
Continue reading Eternal Life: Understanding the Eleventh-Hour Grace
"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. And it …
"As many were astonied at thee; his visage (appearance) so marred more than any other man, and his form (body) more than the sons of men." Isaiah 52:14 The prophecy concerning the appearance of Jesus after the forces of hell had all but beaten him to death. Remember Jesus had even told the disciples, "Hereafter I will not talk much with …
"Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground: he hath no form or comeliness; there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows and acquainted …
"And he came out, and went, as he was wont (usually did), to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them; about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, …
"And as they did eat, Jesus took the bread and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to them, and said, Take, eat, this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This …
Betrayal, all know and understand the sorrow and hurt that betrayal brings. It can be in so many forms, a spouse or companion that cheated, a coworker advancing themself by stealing ideas and taking credit belonging to another. Even family members whose knives drive deep not only to the backs of their victims, but even into their …
"Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that set at the table with him. Then took Mary a pound of spikenard, very costly, and anointed …
Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Palm Sunday. One day that I am never giving up. It is celebrated to honor him. There has been so much hating on Palm Sunday, with many arguing that the same people who praised Jesus also screamed for is crucifixion and therefore …
Continue reading PALM SUNDAY: Praise and the Praise yet to Come
"Now a certain man was sick, named Lazurus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazurus was sick. Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. …
This content discusses a story from 2 Kings about Elisha and the sons of the prophets, emphasizing God's care for every aspect of our lives. It connects this story to Jesus' teaching on asking and receiving from God. The writer also shares a personal testimony of experiencing God's healing power through prayer, urging readers to seek, ask, and knock for all their needs.
"Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report (good news); If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise think upon these things." Philippians 4:8 First off, Happy first day of Spring! It's chilly here but still beautiful with all …
Matthew 18:11-14: " For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? (What do you think) if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And …
Now that is a familiar question, when we have a physical ailment and seek medical attention, the first question often asked is "How long have you had this issue." With relationships, "How long have you two been dating?" And the list is endless. "How long have you been married, divorced, friends, widowed." It applies to …
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"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all; no man is able to pluck them out of my hand. …
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus gave us this promise …
Beautiful fields, prairie fields at the peak of the season flowing with wildflowers and butterflies. Mown fields, lush green pastures as far as the eye can see just begging to be used as the ultimate reunion of love as two run toward each other to embrace. Peaceful fields bordered by crystal clear flowing streams as …
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