Life Talk Devotion 05/26/2023 - What Shall We Do? - “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall … Continue reading What Shall We Do?
The Promise of The Father
Life Talk Devotion 05/25/2023 - The Promise of The Father: And being assembled together with them, He (Jesus) commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when … Continue reading The Promise of The Father
There Is Mercy
Life Talk Devotion 05/24/2023 - Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, … Continue reading There Is Mercy
Not As I Will
Life Talk Devotion 05/23/2023 - Not As I Will: Then He (Jesus) said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, … Continue reading Not As I Will
Life’s Sweet Spot
Life Talk Devotion 05/22/2023 - Life's Sweet Spot: May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;2 May He send you help from the sanctuary,And strengthen you out of Zion;3 May He remember all your offerings,And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah 4 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,And fulfill all your purpose.5 We … Continue reading Life’s Sweet Spot
Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near
Life Talk Devotion 05/19/2023 - Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near: 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming … Continue reading Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near
Psalm 147 – He Calls Them By Name
Life Talk Devotion 05/18/2023 - Psalm 147- He Calls Them By Name: Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our God;For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem;He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds.4 He counts the number of the stars;He calls them all by name.5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;His understanding is infinite.6 The Lord lifts up … Continue reading Psalm 147 – He Calls Them By Name
They Sang A New Song
Life Talk Devotion 05/17/2023 - They Sang a New Song: Now when He (Jesus) had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to … Continue reading They Sang A New Song
Searching For a Life Change
Life Talk Devotion 05/16/2023 - Searching For a Life Change: 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to … Continue reading Searching For a Life Change
One Little Word
Life Talk Devotion 05/15/2023 - One Little Word: And He (Jesus) said to them, “You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” … Continue reading One Little Word
The Blessed and The Unblessed
Life Talk Devotion 05/13/2023 - The Blessed and The Unblessed: Blessed is the manWho walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,Nor stands in the path of sinners,Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;But his delight is in the law of the Lord,And in His law he meditates day and night.He shall be like a treePlanted by the rivers of water,That brings forth … Continue reading The Blessed and The Unblessed
Two Roads To Humility
Life Talk Devotion 05/12/2023 - Two Roads To Humility: Also He (Jesus) spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that … Continue reading Two Roads To Humility
Beyond Imagination
Life Talk Devotion 05/11/2023 - Beyond Imagination: For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. Philippians 3:20-21 What is in-store … Continue reading Beyond Imagination
Hurry Up God
Life Talk Devotion 05/10/2023 - Hurry Up God: Make haste, O God, to deliver me!Make haste to help me, O Lord! Let them be ashamed and confoundedWho seek my life;Let them be turned back and confusedWho desire my hurt.Let them be turned back because of their shame,Who say, “Aha, aha!” Let all those who seek You rejoice and be … Continue reading Hurry Up God
Do Not Forget
Life Talk Devotion 05/09/2023 - Do Not Forget: Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice … Continue reading Do Not Forget
Every Man’s Treasure
05/04/2023 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, ... Deuteronomy 29:29 One of the most popular cable television programs in recent years is History Channel's "Curse of Oak Island". In case you are not familiar with the show, it portrays a group of men and women who are searching an island off the … Continue reading Every Man’s Treasure
No Greater Love
04/07/2023 Jesus Said: This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:12-13 Some years ago on our summer treks to the beach, we would stop and visit family who lived along the Chesapeake Bay. … Continue reading No Greater Love
Can America Be Great Again?
03/19/2023 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ Isaiah 46:9-10 … Continue reading Can America Be Great Again?
Does This Offend You?
03/14/2023 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you? John 6:60-61 (NKJV) Do some of the sayings of Jesus offend you or make you uncomfortable? … Continue reading Does This Offend You?
His Masterpiece
02/10/2023 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’? Matthew 21:42 (NKJV) Michelangelo's David in la Galleria dell'Accademia Standing in the Accademai Galleria Museum in Florence Italy is the … Continue reading His Masterpiece
Time for a Fresh Start.
01/03/2023 "We cannot know the future but we can know the One who holds the future in His hands." Author Unknown On New Year's Eve the world collectively celebrates to ring-in the turning of the calendar to a fresh year. It is traditionally a festive night with parties, fireworks and lots of hugs and kisses. … Continue reading Time for a Fresh Start.
Signs of Christmas Future
12/22/2022 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a (NIV) One of the … Continue reading Signs of Christmas Future
The Night of Great Light
A Christmas Eve Celebration 12/16/22 In times past, God spoke through the prophets of old and gave us a great promise. A promise of One who would come to bring a glorious light unto all men. The prophet tells us “The Lord Himself shall give us a sign: Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear … Continue reading The Night of Great Light
Signs of Christmas Past: The Overshadowing
12/09/2022 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Photo by Jens Johnsson on Pexels.com Signs are an integral part of our daily life. They surround us everywhere we go; on the highways, in buildings, on buses, … Continue reading Signs of Christmas Past: The Overshadowing
The Fellowship of the Mystery
11/24/2022 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,............. 1 Corinthians 2:7 A great multitude of people gathered by the Sea of Galilee as Jesus conveyed the parable of the Sower. He tells them how the sower scatters the seed falling … Continue reading The Fellowship of the Mystery
The Taste of Death
10/31/2022 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9 (NIV) Several times in my life I have had what I consider to … Continue reading The Taste of Death
Courage to Speak Truth
10/07/22 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 On September 29, 2022, Dr. John MacArthur, Pastor of Grace Community … Continue reading Courage to Speak Truth
When Can I Go Meet With God?
9/25/22 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) Everyday life can be somewhat routine with not a lot of changes or variations happening along the way. … Continue reading When Can I Go Meet With God?
The Refiner’s Fire – Part 2
09/14/2022 Jesus' words to the Church of Philadelphia: Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Revelation 3:10 Photo by Adonyi Gu00e1bor on Pexels.com The Book of Revelation describes a … Continue reading The Refiner’s Fire – Part 2
The Refiner’s Fire – Part 1
08/29/2022 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him. Psalm 50:3 Courtesy of New York Gold and Silver Refiners As a young man while in college, I worked in a Jewelry store as the resident "gopher". My duties included … Continue reading The Refiner’s Fire – Part 1
Beauty for Ashes
08/12/2022 To give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 Creative Artwork by EmmyLucyCo used with permission Many years ago a friend gave … Continue reading Beauty for Ashes
For My Eyes Have Seen
07/29/2022 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV) There lived in Jerusalem an obscure man known to be righteous and devout. He had seen much in life through his many years both good and bad. The wrinkles across his brow telling … Continue reading For My Eyes Have Seen
The Rapture in View
07/21/2022 I have been pondering quite a bit lately about the doctrine and event known as the Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ. There has been much talk and speculation recently that we should be anticipating the Rapture any day as the prophetic signs converge and the world events seem to be aligning with … Continue reading The Rapture in View
The Ultimate Planned Deception and End Times Lies
07/4/2022 "As Christ has a Gospel, Satan has a gospel too; the latter being a clever counterfeit of the former. So closely does the gospel of Satan resemble that which it parades, multitudes of the unsaved are deceived by it." A.W.Pink Deception is a strategic tactic that has been used in warfare since Biblical times. … Continue reading The Ultimate Planned Deception and End Times Lies
Crooked Paths, The Decline of a Nation
06/23/2022 “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go." Abraham Lincoln Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have … Continue reading Crooked Paths, The Decline of a Nation
Power of God on Display
06/16/2022 And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God ... and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord. Abraham Lincoln For … Continue reading Power of God on Display
Forgiveness on Display
06/07/2022 "A man does his dyin' the way a man does his livin' ". Matt Dillion - "Gunsmoke" Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2 One of the central themes … Continue reading Forgiveness on Display
Sacred Remembrances
5/30/2022 Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, And the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name. "They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, On the day that I make them … Continue reading Sacred Remembrances
A Last Call From Heaven
5/22/2022 Originally Posted / Updated 01/04/2023 "You have a choice: You can either fall into the hands of the living God, or you can fall into the arms of the loving Savior. You can continue to rebel and turn your back on the Lord's salvation, or you can accept the free gift He is holding … Continue reading A Last Call From Heaven
Young, Rich and Powerful
5/17/2022 Contentment: Everybody says they want it, but most people run right by it. Charles R. Swindoll As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus … Continue reading Young, Rich and Powerful
Words All Too Familiar
5/12/2022 "I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world" C.S. Lewis "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God … Continue reading Words All Too Familiar
Whose Clothes You Got On?
5/07/2022 There is nothing on earth that does not show either the wretchedness of man or the mercy of God; either the weakness of man without God , or the strength of man with God. Blaise Pascal “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or … Continue reading Whose Clothes You Got On?
Not Everyone Who Says…
5/03/2022 Repentance doesn't come from the lips in a prayer of forgiveness. It comes from the heart in an attitude of sorrow and humility. Determine now to be done with sin so that you may live for Christ. Amir Tsarfati "Revealing Revelation" “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of … Continue reading Not Everyone Who Says…
My Restless Heart
4/25/2022 “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him (Christ) who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12b-13 (NIV).” Most of us have heard of the idiom “The grass is always greener on … Continue reading My Restless Heart
Secrets of the Heart
4/20/2022 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is … Continue reading Secrets of the Heart
Because I Live, You also Will Live
4/17/2022 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die” (John 11:25-26) The Cross leads us to repentance but the empty tomb guarantees us victory. Pastor Jeff Marshall If there was a day in human … Continue reading Because I Live, You also Will Live
What Can Separate Us?
4/15/2022 Pelee Isle, Canada For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 … Continue reading What Can Separate Us?
The Ultimate Planned Deception and End Times Lies
The Deceptions are growing louder and more in your face everyday. Stay alert.
07/4/2022
“As Christ has a Gospel, Satan has a gospel too; the latter being a clever counterfeit of the former. So closely does the gospel of Satan resemble that which it parades, multitudes of the unsaved are deceived by it.” A.W.Pink
Deception is a strategic tactic that has been used in warfare since Biblical times. During World War II, Operation Bodyguard was fabricated by the British with the intent to mislead the Germans regarding the landing destination for the invasion of Europe. The imaginative use of balloon-like replicas of tanks, trucks and equipment along with a ghost army successfully convinced the Germans the invasion would happen at Pas de Calais rather than Normandy. By the time the Germans were able to re-group once the invasion commenced, the British and Americans had formed a beach-head and were advancing inland. The ruse was vital to the success of the June 6th invasion…
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