1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (NLT) Earlier this year, the ministries in my church studied the Lord’s prayer together. Personally, the study has taught me how prayer is vitally important and essential to the life of every believer. The Lord calls us to pray to Him and make every request known to Him no matter how big or small they may be. He…..

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1 Peter 5:2-4 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. As a believer, there have been times where I’ve been an unfaithful witness for the Lord. I’ve allowed my flesh to…..

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Proverbs 6:32-33 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does so destroys his own soul. Wounds and dishonor he will get, and his reproach will not be wiped away.  Proverbs 5:3-6 For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death, her steps lay hold of hell. Lest you ponder her…..

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Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.  1 Corinthians 3:3 For you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? Growing up, I was raised Catholic. It wasn’t until my early 20s when I made a first-time commitment to follow Christ. In college, a friend invited me to her church where I heard the…..

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Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.  Recently, I was involved in a hit and run car accident. That particular day was filled with personal appointments and errands. Evening had come and I was headed home. Traffic was heavy due to sporting events in the area. In order to bypass traffic, I decided to take surface streets. As I was waiting at a red light, an individual ran…..

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2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.  A couple of weeks ago, one of my girlfriends and I were enjoying an afternoon of fellowship over coffee. While we were sitting, a woman suddenly approached us and engaged us in conversation. In order to protect the individual’s identity, I will refer to her as “Suzy”. Suzy began by telling my friend and I about her religion…..

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Acts 16:25-31 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called…..

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Proverbs 20:6-7 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. According to the Noah’s 1828 Dictionary, the word faithful is defined as “Firmly adhering to duty; of true fidelity; loyal; true to allegiance”. When I meditate or think about the word faithful, other synonyms come to mind such as “uprightness in heart”, “loyalty”, “integrity”, “dedicated”, “non-compromising”, “truthfulness”, and “whole hearted…..

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Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For the most part, people have busy schedules and daily routines that play an active role in their day-to-day living. Whether it’s going to the gym, working a full time job, attending school, or involved in some type of recreational activity or hobby, these…..

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Wishing you all a blessed and safe 4th! Ladies, as you celebrate Independence Day, my prayer is that you will remember and reflect on your freedom in Christ. He went to the cross on your behalf in order to set you free from the power of sin, so that you can spend eternity with Him. Please take some time today to thank God for Who He is, for His faithfulness in your life, and for your freedom in Him. John…..

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