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PROOF OF OUR FAITH, TRUST AND OBEDIENCE

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Malachi 3:10) … Continue reading →

THANKFULNESS – PRAISE THE LORD

“Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever.” Revelation 7:12 I heard about a man who got a little excited in a church and kept shouting, “Praise the Lord!” One day, some of the brethren called on him while he was plowing … Continue reading →

GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT

“Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.” Psalm 4:6 How easy it is to be deceived when we are not walking in the light of God’s Word. Charles Lindbergh tells about the time he was flying in a dense fog over Newfoundland. He noticed … Continue reading →

PRAYING FROM THE HEART

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7 It was a very long and tiring day. A pastor had preached three sermons and dictated a stack of letters. At the close of each letter he ended it, … Continue reading →

KNOWING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 Do you want to know the will of God in your life? Here’s a test: How much time do you spend reading the Bible? Do you think God really believes we … Continue reading →

DO NOT FEAR OR BE AFRAID

THE BRIDGE BETWEEN GOD AND MAN

“And in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.”  Ephesians 2:16 Up in heaven is the holy God; down below is the sinful man. And sin is the dividing rod that separates. Man has an empty void, so man is constantly trying … Continue reading →

GOD’S HANDIWORK / OUR INTELLIGENCE

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature —have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”    Romans 1:20 Can intellectuals believe in God? Absolutely! Many intellectuals believe in God. Your intellect has very little to do with your belief … Continue reading →

EXCITING SERVICE

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that … Continue reading →

WANT TO BE AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER?

After being a manager for more than thirty years, I have listed some thoughts they might benefit you in your position.  This is not an exhaustive list and I could have embellished each thought much more, but I wanted to keep it as brief as possible. 1.  Remember where you came from.  Reflect on ALL … Continue reading →