God often sends us trials that our graces may be discovered, and that we may be certified of their existence. Besides, it is not merely discovery, real growth in grace is the result of sanctified trials. God often takes away our comforts and our privileges in order to make us better Christians. Charles Spurgeon So […]
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Sunday Glean 8-5-18
“God is interested in the freedom of the whole human race.” Dr Martin Luther King Miraculous Musing: Glean From The Thoughts Of God I listened to a message from Pastor Greg Suratt at Seacoast Church on Sunday, August 5th, 2018. It is from a teaching series called “Where Is The Love”. This message was entitled: […]
Civility
“In times such as these, we need to guard our national civility. It begins with us seeking the wisdom to respond to the many challenges we are facing in our nation that cause disunity.” KimberlyMac Civility Lesson One: Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, you really don’t know what you think […]
Family Unity
Isaiah 11:2-4 And on this child from David’s line, the Spirit of the Eternal One will alight and rest. By the Spirit of wisdom and discernment He will shine like the dew. By the Spirit of counsel and strength He will judge fairly and act courageously. By the Spirit of knowledge and reverence of the […]
Chase God
So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from Him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. Matthew 6:33 Passion Translation Spirit-To-Spirit Jesus, bring this family to a life-focus that incorporates all things You and Your Kingdom first. Father God, keep our […]
Easter Savior
Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, He is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all! The Passion Translation […]
Unchangeable
Praise God! He Is Unchangeable. Awe-God! Praise God! In a rapidly changing world, where it seems like our culture is at war with all things good and has flip-flopped what is right for what is wrong and what is wrong for what is right, our family needs God, who is unchanging. God’s love, His truth, […]
Change It Up
Even The Demons Recognize Who Their Lord And Judge Is. Matthew 8:28-29 God Is Correcting This Adult Generation “We Are Just Kids”. I heard that out of an anguished teenager yesterday. He was on national television asking for accountability, responsibility from our adult generation. He had been through a horrific school shooting where many of […]
Unstoppable
Poo-Poo-Politics ~ Lawlessness The Poo-Poo-Politics of our last decade of lawlessness, has increased incivility and exchanged what is wrong to right and right to wrong. These corrupted leaders have created such a stank in the leadership of our country from the Justice Department to the Judicial Courts and all throughout our national leadership. Lies have […]
Age Gaps
Dear friends, I’ve dropped everything to write you about this life of salvation that we have in common. I have to write insisting—begging!—that you fight with everything you have in you for this faith entrusted to us as a gift to guard and cherish. Jude 1:3-4 Message Fight The Good Fight Of Faith This is […]
Reveal Truth
Reveal Truth: “And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his hand (influence); He will magnify himself in his mind, He will corrupt and destroy many who enjoy a false sense of security. He will also stand up and oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken, and that by […]
Immersed
Truth Stands Victoriously Truth stands victoriously throughout the ages. It doesn’t need a prop, but it can prop you up through the worst of trials until God’s victory breaks through for you. God’s truth is a standard of right this world can’t ever extinguish the light of. Many have tried to cover truth with darkness, […]
We Must
Be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they […]
Open Heart
1 Peter 2:19-24 For grace is clearly at work when a person accepts undeserved pain and suffering and does so because he is mindful of God. For what credit is there in enduring punishment you deserve? But if you do what is right and yet are punished and endure it patiently, God will be pleased […]
Patient Endurance-4
Growing In Patient Endurance Experiencing Humility The Lord and King is the Holy One of Israel. He says, “You will find peace and rest when you turn away from your sins and depend on me. You will receive the strength you need when you stay calm and trust in me. But you do not want to do […]