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The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 We know that an earthly father wouldn't give his son a snake instead of a fish, or a stone instead of bread. The now much better will our heavenly father treat us? Sometimes, though the bread that He give us seems like a...

But without faith it is impossible to please Him for he who comes to God must believe the He is, and that He is a rewarded of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 America lives a 3-P lifestyle: Pepsi, pizza, and pleasure. In light of the large number and variety of restaurants today, it...

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Titus 1:16 Matthew 23 gives a striking portrayal of how severely Jesus denounce hypocrisy. He was tender and compassionate to repentant sinners, to the sick and...

""Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward." Hebrews 10:35 There is an old adage that says, "Don't bit off more than you can chew." It's wise not to take on more responsibilities than we can handle. At some time, however, we will likely feel overwhelmed by the size and...

"Then one of the scribes came, and..asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?" Mark 12:28 "Few people take time to study the US Internal Revenue Service income tax regulations--and for good reason. According to Forbes magazine, in 2013 tax codes surpassed the four million-word mark. In...

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 The elephant is the largest land animal on earth--and one of the most powerful. Yet it takes only a strong rope to restrain one. Here's how it works. When the elephant is young, he is tied to a large tree. For...

"And they knew not until the flood come, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Matthew 24:39 The man was always singing regardless of the weather, the crops, or any other condition. He stayed busy in his shop or repairing his barn of fence, but whenever you...

"These are they which came out of the great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Revelation 7:14 Do you ever see a dumpster when it is overflowing? It looks really bad? Peoples trash falling all over the place and sometimes it smells...

"For my thoughts are not your thought, nor are you ways My ways," says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher that the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts that your thoughts. Isaiah 55: 8-9 The story of Joseph is an outstanding example of how God works to fulfill His...

"My wounds are foul and festering because of my foolishness." Psalm 38:5 Do you have flies in your house? In the late summer and early fall we have so many flies that we can't keep them out of the house. Every time we open up the door they fly in and we have to continually swat them again...

"But if our gospel is hidden, it is hidden to them that are lost." 2 Corinthians 4:3 When we give our lives to Jesus, we become teachers, instructors, and ambassadors for Him. Just like we expect royalty and leaders to act a certain way, we are expected to act a certain way. No longer can we...

"To whom He also presented presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking seen by them during forty days." Acts 1:3 Is there anything or anyone on this planet that is infallible? I don't think so. All of mankind is...

"Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 Just yesterday I got an email for an old classmate of mine. Our 40th class reunion is approaching and he wanted to know what childhood memories we had of our hometown. I was raised...

"Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. And if any think that he know anything, he know nothing yet as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, that one is known by him." 1 Cor. 8:1-2 I usually don't like to talk about politics, but this one is very near and dear to my heart so I am going to...

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 I am a veteran and yesterday I needed some medical care so I went to my local VA Clinic. I had not been for about two...

"If these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1:2-11 Do you enjoy the process of growth? Very few of us do. We live in an instant gratification world. We want everything right away. But it doesn't work that...

"I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14 I just returned from a wonderful vacation. My husband and I went back to our home state of Colorado. It is a beautiful state. They have had a lot of rain so there a flowers and green grass everywhere. But even though the...

Edward and I have been friends for awhile on the forum. My husband and I took a vacation to Colorado and met with him last weekend. Sometime social media becomes a place where people share their opinions in post after post and nothing else. It is my "opinion" that social media is a place...

"I pray that you prosper and be in good health even as you soul prospers." 3 John 2 Do you consider yourself a person who is in good health? I do. I pride myself in taking care of myself. I try to eat right and exercise, but let's face it no matter what I do my body is subject to weakness...

"She had a sister called Mary, who also sat the Jesus' feet and heard His word." Luke 10:39 Do you know that studies show that walking speeds have increased by an average of 10 percent in the last 20 years? I can't imagine why this has happened, but I can only speculate that we live in a...