“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭29:25‬ ‭KJV‬‬ http://bible.com/1/pro.29.25.kjv My husband says all the time "I wish I could bottle this peace and contentment and give it to people" Wouldn't that be amazing if we could just

Psalm 114:14 (NIV) The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Some ascribe our prominence in the world to our strong military. They insist that the world listens to us because we have bigger and better bombs. Some apologize for our military presence. They believe that

Week 21 Building A Relationship With God My husband and I have recently began the adventure of home winemaking. The process of wine making is intimidating for the novice Vintner. We are learning some aspects of chemistry, mathematics and, as Americans, struggling with metric conversion. The most im

A daily devotional celebrating the grace and sharing the love of God John 19:40 (NIV) They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Today at our church we will go forward and drive a nail into a wooden cross. The sound of

Week 19 Building A Relationship With God The Concordance of my King James Bible lists the following scriptures pertaining to flesh: Genesis 2:3, Job 19:26, Isaiah 40:6, Joel 2:28, Matthew 16:17, 26:41, Luke 5:6, John 1;14, 3:6, 6:53, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 1:26, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Galatian

Week 17 Building A Relationship With God Have you ever been consumed by stress? A situation in your life is so unfair and hurtful that it takes over every thought, word spoken and choice you make. You become physically sick from worry and stress. Your appetite diminishes. You start to recognize wh

Week 16 Building A Relationship With God Romans 5:8-11 (KJV) 8-But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9-Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10-For if, when we were enemies, we were

A daily devotional: celebrating the grace and sharing the love of God Psalm 22:1 (NRSV) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? We have all felt the Psalmist’s agony. Perhaps it was the death of a loved one or the end of a

Week 15 Building A Relationship With God I have a strict policy regarding writing. I give to you only what I am sure is from God. I don't try to read other works for inspiration; but go directly to God and ask what He wants. I am usually cleaning my house talking to God. I talk to him, t

Week 13 Building A Relationship With God Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. I have this tree in my yard that glows at night. The Firefly, or Lightning Bug, is another example of livi

Week 12 Building A Relationship With God Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV) 16-All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Week 10 Building A Relationship With God 1 Corinthians 1:9-10 (KJV) 9-God is faithful, by whom ye were called with the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10-Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divi

Week 7 Building A Relationship With God “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?” http://bible.com/1/psa.27.1.kjv What are you afraid of? Sometimes I am afraid of the dark. Spiders!!! Snakes!!! Oh my! You let a

ANCIENT WORDS Written by Christian Poet and Writer: Okonta Kosi Gleam droplets of hope to a weary soul. Large pitcher of life, Quenching every thirst of meaning Inspired by truth, Still the same from age to age. Handed down through painful sacrifice. Inundated with power. Saving the damned from sh

I know a man who loves me so much, He laid down His own life To save mine! Betrayed by ones He so deeply loved. Sold out for a bag of coins! Stripped down in front of the entire town. People mocking Him, Yelling for His death! A crown of thorns, He wore. His flesh beaten and torn.

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
 
 Saturday, at the grocery store, I caught a man of color teaching his son to be respectful and courteous toward other people. He pulled is son, who

Week 22 Building A Relationship With God Ecclesiastes (KJV) 1:1 - The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem 1:18 – For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth in knowledge increaseth sorrow. This study is taking me on a journey with all of you. My hope and prayer

Proverbs 18:10 (NRSV) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. She stood outside the convenience store. She watched me as I walked past her and then her attention turned to my wife who was sitting in the car. From the store I saw her go over to the car. Ano

Week 21 Building A Relationship With God Scripture for this week's message...Matthew 26:30-75 (KJV) This walk with God brings great moments of peace; while this world will bring great moments of stress and persecution. During the times of trial and persecution we, as fleshly bodies, start t

Week 18 Building A Relationship With God There is just NOT enough bacon in the world! I love bacon! Every trip to the grocery store yields another package of bacon purchased. Bacon is just good! Soups, salads, sandwiches, by it's self. Bacon just enhances any dish! What if... I was as passi

A daily devotion Psalm 118:1(NIV) Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. How many times have you stopped whatever you were doing, found a quiet place (or any place) and said “Thank You, God. You are soooooo good!” It always makes me feel good when I do that. It’s like t

A Daily Devotional Luke 23: 55-56 (NIV) The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Jesus was gone. The discipl

A daily devotional: celebrating the grace and sharing the love of God Luke 23:34a (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Words spoken from the cross. Words directed, I think, specifically at the soldiers, the executioners who were just doing their j

Week 14 Building A Relationship With God Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) 7-Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8-For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. What are you waitin

Week 9 Building A Relationship With God Exodus 35:31-35 (KJV) 31- And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; 32- And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 33- And in the cutting

Week 11 Building A Relationship With God John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see

Here I stand at the threshold Of God's plan. It's up to me to choose. A merry-go-round Of circumstance. Will I pass the test this time? Or will I let the Centrifugal force of life Keep me bound? The choice is mine. God's still small voice Or the unseen forces That the world trusts? Jeanie Hanna

Week 8 Building A Relationship With God “I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬‬‬‬‬ http://bible.com/1/jer.17.10.kjv Think about the Lord searching your heart. He is the only

courtyardwriter316 To bring Glory to God and bring others closer to Him. February 7, 2017 Psalms 121 (KJV) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee w

It was already written! Before we conjured up our own gods Before we worshiped our fleshly graven images Before we spoke, lifeless untenanted parlance - crediting such vanity to the Most High God. It was already mandated! To remember the the Lord of the Sabbath To honor those who birthed us in th