God's thoughts towards people have always been of love and peace, and so He created the Garden of Eden to be a paradise for Adam and Eve. But people's thoughts toward God have always been sinful and rebellious, so God, being Holy, separated Himself from us. God's plan has always been for us to live … Continue reading God’s Thoughts
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The Gift
Deception says that anyone who acknowledges God is in His grace. But just knowing the truth is NOT the same as believing it and following it (even the demons know the truth). Jesus offered His gift of salvation to everyone, but each of us needs to accept it personally, repent of our sins and follow … Continue reading The Gift
First Impressions!
We've all heard it, "First impressions are everything," yet they're really not. Many people are hurting but hiding it, so we think things are well with them. Others can't hide their pain or frustration, so we judge them because we see them through the world's eyes. But we need to see all people through God's … Continue reading First Impressions!
Keep the Oil in My Lamp
If you were lost at night in a forest without a light, you wouldn't see the path because of the darkness. Likewise, even as Christians, we'll continue to stumble in the darkness unless we keep our lamps filled with oil! The Bible IS that oil! It fills our lamps and allows the Light to shine … Continue reading Keep the Oil in My Lamp
How to Relieve Stress
We all face stress every day, but God has given us a stress-reliever that can't be beat! He's told us that when the enemy of this world closes in with problems, we should give the problems to God and then sing praises to the Lord and seek His peace. Worship music brings the presence of … Continue reading How to Relieve Stress
Peace Through the Problems
We live in a corrupt and evil world, and many of us suffer from issues that wear us out. But it doesn't need to be this way. We can give our problems to the One who can deal with them and rise each morning totally refreshed, filled with His peace, and strengthened by the joy … Continue reading Peace Through the Problems
Red and White
There's no peace or stability anymore because the world has removed God to allow sin to flourish. When we were part of this world, we felt fear and stress and were doomed for judgment. But when we accepted Jesus as our Savior, He cleansed us from our sin and set us on the path of … Continue reading Red and White
Shout it Out
As Christians, our heart's greatest desire is to praise our Lord and tell others of His love and grace! Our words, actions, attitudes, and how we present ourselves testify to who we are, and God is glorified through us. So let's not hide it for fear of what some people may think; let's be who … Continue reading Shout it Out
Time to Rest
Although the world around us is frothing in chaos and confusion, Christians should not be afraid because we belong to God, and He is still in control! We have to keep our minds and hearts filled with Scripture, meditate daily on the truth, and spend time in prayer and worship so we can draw close … Continue reading Time to Rest
There Are Times…
There are times when we don't want to ask God for anything; we just want to thank Him for His love and kindness towards us. We may be surrounded by turmoil and pressed down with problems, but we remember what Jesus has done for us, what we have because of His sacrifice, and what He … Continue reading There Are Times…
How to Stand in Faith
Sometimes, we get discouraged when God doesn't answer our prayers right away, and we begin to speak words of doubt. This tells the worldly people around us that we don't really believe in God any more than they do. As Christians, we need to study the Bible to know God and build our faith in … Continue reading How to Stand in Faith
In Times of Trouble
Whether our problems are personal situations or global issues due to the times we live in, God is our refuge, and He'll help us when we call upon Him and trust Him. He'll fill us with His peace as we rest in His arms, and He'll become the wisdom and strength we need to bring … Continue reading In Times of Trouble
Smile, God Loves You! 