To encourage the struggling believers in Rome, Paul advises, “[let us also be full of joy now!] Let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings”. Very few of us have learned to experience this level of spirituality as a way of life. To be told to rejoice in troubles sounds a bit ludicrous and doesn’t make sense in the natural; only in our spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ will this truth be comprehended. Nonetheless, God…..

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During this time of great trial, the Spiritual fight is on, and we are surrounded by battlefronts on many sides as sickness, negativism, darkness, lies, political and social unrest, and fear encroaches upon our personal lives, our families, and our national well-being. Today, God calls out His beloved ones to move forward in powerful and living faith. We must not turn back in the day of battle, remembering the weapons of our spiritual warfare are not weapons of weak and…..

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Most of us are so afraid to encounter hardship, loss, or disappointment that we are blinded to the positive spiritual and emotional benefits that can be derived from the process of working through our inner struggles, fears, and frustrations. Our ‘flesh man’ will push us to fight with those who bring us grief, or run away and hide from the inner issues driving our ill feelings.  But our maturing ‘spiritual man’ understands that in spite of darkness and fears, the…..

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Jesus hung on the cross, with His arms wide open, tenderly calling for you and for me! Jesus, the Anointed Messiah paid for our sins! When we surrender, release, and give our hearts to Him- He is Most Powerful and able to take and carry our sorrows, struggles, fears, hurts, and anger! He died and rose again, to carry the burden of our sin away, and give us eternal and abundant life! With the Holy Spirit, as our teacher, we…..

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As the corona virus continues to develop into a “world pandemic,” a deluge of change has entered into many areas of our lives. Although change is a normal part of life- we ordinarily adjust, by leaning, relying, and trusting in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to see us through, to a better place. But today the insurmountable pressure and temptation to be anxious and to worry is powerful. The tests we are facing during these dark days, seem to…..

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Because of the many challenges we are facing, as a result of the pandemic, many are filled with dread, anxiety, fear, and even terror.  There are health fears, financial fears, and fears about the many changes taking place that will drastically alter and effect our way of life. These gnawing thoughts and feelings seem to be bombarding the minds and hearts of many people. When our hearts and minds are full of all these negative worries, there seems to be…..

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The spirit of fear is prevalent in our world and is not from God.  This spirit creates panic, and with the many rising cases of the coronavirus, it is easy to get sucked into the vortex of fear, dread, anxiety, and even terror.  Fear is powerful, and will affect your body, your mind, and your soul. Yet in spite of this powerful spirit, when we run to Jesus, and open our hearts to receive God’s grace, He has many valuable…..

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The Bible tells us that learning to endure, through the challenges of life is a part of our on-going walk of faith.  Life on earth is a school, and Father God is the Head Master, Jesus Christ is our advocate, and the Holy Spirit is our teacher.  Because of this, we are never alone! God’s support, help, and grace is always available and listening to the cries of our hearts!   It is ordained by God that we learn His Truth…..

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As God’s blood bought children, the Holy Spirit invites us to be transformed by the Light that flows from Jesus Christ, and be set apart for the Master’s high calling of love and service. What a blessed and beautiful calling is on the lives of God’s children! Yet, as we aspire to move forward in our calling of faith, hope, and love , we soon discover that our spiritual Enemy, along with the weakness of our flesh are battling to…..

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We, who have been totally accepted by God the Father, because of our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, desire and long to do God’s will and be pleasing to our Beloved Lord! Yet many times, our walk with Jesus mostly moves forward by trusting and believing faith, because we don’t always know the Way to go, nor understand the next step that Father would have us take. Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit of God, which lives within our hearts is…..

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