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Share God’s Love

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”  1 John 7-8

I am nothing if I don’t love. My words are empty, and my deeds, hollow. 

All my efforts, be they great or small, are all a waste of time if they are not done in love.

When I allow God to work through me, His love pours out freely; always adding to life and never tearing it down in any way.

For love is willing to give and sacrifice for others. It always has good intentions while allowing the Lord to make a difference through our lives.

I wish I had more love in me and could give as the Lord commands

What is it inside of me that holds so tightly to things and refuses to give when it is in my power to do so? 

What is the gain in hoarding things, when they will all be swept away from me someday? Why do I fail to act, when I plainly see needs all around me?

How amazing it is that love lasts forever. Giving love is eternal, and the effects of it ripple out through time. Even affecting those we may never see or know. 

Love is hard to give to those who don’t act in love. But, Jesus says we must. We must pray for those who selfishly use us, and give to those in need, even if we could justify not doing so.

In truth, we all come up short of God’s standard of good. But that should never slow us from trying. If we ask Him, He will show us many good ways to share His love and forgiveness.

It was once said, “The ones who are strong should bear up the weak”. Let your strengths and interests be used to help others. Acting with love can be one of the easiest things to do when given with kindness and consideration

Never give to get gain for yourself and take no accounts of your good deeds.

For false motives and stoking our own pride blunt the affect of God’s love. Remember it is not about ourselves, but about living well before God, so His light can shine through us towards others.

If there is anything we can hope to gain back, it is joy. For it is more blessed to give than to receive. 

Our lives are truly like a vapor. We are here one day and are carried off from the next. Nothing we have, can we take with us after our life

By giving of ourselves to others, with love, we can help build God’s eternal strength and blessings into His people; And thus allow His message and glorious light to shine out to a darkened world.

The love of our God in Jesus Christ seems beyond reason to most of the world. But His love is the foundation upon which we all live. God’s love will not stop. He will never stop giving and we should not, too.

Remember His Son, Jesus Christ, who gave His own life for us on the cross. He offered His life as a sacrifice so that we could have our sins forgiven. So that we could step away from the sentence of death that hung over us into God’s glorious light and life.

Praise God for His grace and mercy, and for His goodness and love that He has shown us all the days of our life. Let us who trust and believe in Him follow His example all of our days here on this earth. 

Fellow Believers, shine the light of God’s love through your life. Let His good Spirit bring fullness into your life, for the benefit of many all around you.   6/18/2005

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Children in the Marketplace

“To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other: ‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not cry.’”  Luke 7:31-32

Our God in Christ once described this generation of ours

He spoke of the one that inhabited the world during His time on earth and also the ones which dwell in the World to this day

He described them like spoiled children who whined and complained about other people. 

They did not restrain themselves from judging others as mean and unthoughtful.

But at the same time, they placed themselves in a good light, and told of the wonderful things they did that had not been appreciated

How natural it is to see ourselves as the heroes and good actors, but to describe those around us in less than flattering ways. Or, even to go as far as judging them as evil doers and dangerous

How easy it is to elevate our deeds and views above others and to cast judgement against any and all that may disagree or be indifferent

But God says, our wisdom is proven right by it’s deeds

Jesus saw this tendency in the people of His time. He listened to those who opposed Him, while proclaiming their own righteousness; and felt the hatred as they judged Him as evil and a sinner

He watched them as they plotted against Him, while they argued against His Words and His ministry

Jesus listened, as they pronounced His miraculous works of healing and teaching, sin

They became so enraged at His actions, that threatened their ways, they became determined to have Him murdered. And when they ultimately carried out their plan, they called their actions righteous and defended it as necessary to save their nation

We are all described as God’s children

Our lives are a gift from God

He instructs us by His Word to live good and righteous lives before Him. Gos asks us to trust in Him above all things

We are not to pass judgement upon others, but to act wisely, and to live peaceably among all people

When we elevate ourselves above others, we enter dangerous territory. For we are to be God’s servants, and should carefully regard our place before Him

In these times there are things that amplify the voices of our ‘spoiled children.’ They multiply the messages that only serve to divide and weaken us.

The result of this has caused hatred and distrust to overrun our country. It has caused disruption across the entire world

But worst of all, it leads us away from living a life that Christ calls us to

There is room for discussion of the things that God has called us to. But it has now become more difficult to speak sensibly to one another

It is impossible to bring peace when literally millions of selfish voices scream hate and nonsense. It is hard to respect eachother, when complaint and judgement is encouraged to rule above love and understanding

Unfortunately, the voices of sense, goodness, even those led by God’s own Spirit are becoming lost in all the noise, and in the drama

God’s Word is eternal and it will never be extinguished. but there are many places where it cannot be truly found these days.   5/5/2024

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Live a Life of Faith

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

May your faith be strengthened this day, and your trust in God made sure, so that all your doubts would be cast away and your hope in Him, increased.

Purify your faith. Cast off all fears and trust in Him. Set your doubts aside, and look at the big picture

Allow God to work in your life through the doorway of your faith, so that you might have abundant hope and obtain the precious gift of peace

May your faith be built upon truth as you apply God’s wisdom to all the choices in your life. Set your course upon the good news of the Gospel of Christ. For in Jesus, we all find our way. By His grace He can lighten the weight that hangs over our lives, for He is just to forgive us our sins

He will lift up all those who have faith in Him, and bring joy to those who have been heavily burdened. For we will be purified through His sacrifice, and granted eternal life, because He offered Himself up to die on the cross for our sins.

May your faith become strong and sure. Don’t allow yourself to become confused by divisive arguments which cannot be resolved, or easily understood. Instead, put all things to the test by God’s wisdom and by His Word. For God is the creator of the moral framework we live in. He holds all truth and is the revealer of all the mysteries of life through His Spirit. He will illuminate us as we grow in faith and are able to bear it.

May your faith be made genuine, so that every context of your life would focus towards God. Place yourself upon that solid foundation as you live a life in honesty and commitment before Him. 

Turn towards God, live each moment before Him

Pray each day, and keep God close to you both night and day

Lift up the name of Jesus Christ with praise. Consecrate your feet and hands to your faith so that you might glorify God in all that you do

Trust in His Word, and in His promises. For there is nothing in all of creation; no work or earthly endevour greater, than a life lived full in faith for their creator

So be renewed each day, so that your faith becomes evident to all as a testimony to God’s goodness and glory. Let His truth, love, and mercy abound and shine forth through your life before the world.   9/23/2007

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Our Time With Jesus

Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we should walk in the newness of life. Romans 5:4

In the brief period of time that the sum of our years spans, the moments we spend with Jesus will be treasured above all others

No other thought or reflection will be as filled with the meaning, or endowed with value, as those times when we draw close to the Lord

When we speak to Him in the quiet times of prayer, we are actually talking to the creator of all the universe

No other companion is as high. Nor, does any dwell beyond the boundary of the created. Yet with love, He comes to us and dwells richly with those who trust in Him

There is no other like our God. None that acts on behalf of those who believe in Him. Or any that can save us and carry us upon His salvation to life eternal

How great is our God! And what joy there is in knowing His Son. He is God’s personality manifested unto us

He is our savior. The one who knew us long before we were born and who cares for us even to this day

How blessed it is to know our Lord, Jesus Christ, and to walk with Him each day

How strengthening is His Spirit within us. What health it gives to our heart and perfect wisdom it provides for the foundation of our minds

We only walk upon this earth for so many years. Each of our days is numbered. How great then is the gift of His life to us

Our lives are of great value. But this value is only made real by the power of Christ in us

Only as we live before Him in faith and humble ourselves in His presence, do we begin to release that treasure that He has place within us

No other experience or sentimental moment; No pinnicle of earthly acheivement, or reward of great success apart from God, is as filled with such richness, truth, and life; As those times spent in the holy presence of Jesus 

For He alone is preparing us for that day. That glorious day when He returns again and brings us into His presence within the Kingdom of God. Amen.  11/8/2006

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Follow The Way of The Lord

The way of life winds upward for the wise, that they may turn away from hell below. Proverbs 15:24

Be obedient unto the Lord, Jesus Christ, even if the way ahead is unclear

Follow His way, and you will not fall, or be confused through deceit or lies

For our God upholds His children. He casts a fence of protection around His own

Learn to follow the lead of our Lord. Listen to His Words and be attentive to His Spirit

Do not discount the voice of God, or, you will be weighed down with many troubles

Look not at the sparkle cast off from this world. Or, be decieved by the allures of sin. For it will only lead towards the destruction of your relationship with God. Which will weigh you down with ills, pain, and disharmony

Turn then, towards the Lord, our God. Look intently upon Him. Cast yourself on His path, and set all your ways upon Him

For He is good and full of mercy. He will not lead you astray, or disown you. But, will surely watch over you with might, to protect and guide you

Be strong, don’t give up because of small difficulties

Be brave, never give in to sin, or, allow yourself to be decieved. For you know the way to go

You have followed His Word and obeyed His Spirit. You have tasted and know that the Lord is good. So never turn back. Don’t even allow yourself a glance to the left or right

Look steadfast upon the Lord, Jesus Christ. For He is our hope

He is the savior of all mankind

Rest upon His Word. Meditate upon all His goodness and love for us. Sing praises unto Him and rely on Him. For our God is incredibly great far beyond our understanding

Obey Him and never give in to the temptation of lesser things. Take the high road.

For only in God are we made whole and complete, and only through Him can we be saved

12/17/2007

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The Miracle of Our Life

Those who heeds the Word wisely, will find good, and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy are they.  Proverbs 16:20

Lord, You have blessed me all the days of my life. Even when I was at my lowest, You came beside me and lifted me up

I thank you Lord, for You have been good to me. My soul is lifted up, When I think about how your love saved and guided me throughout my life

On this day, when my life has been challenged by illness, I remember the beautiful things You have shown me

There are memories of my mother and father,  who’s love and care helped me each day

God, You blessed me, You created me with eyes that could look intently upon this world, and see deeply into its wonder and beauty

You bore me into a world of Your own creation. A place made for me and all the life that resides here

I can almost feel those cool refreshing breezes, as I recall a view up into the sky when I was a child. When I was in awe of the sight of puffy white clouds, like popcorn, floating by on a fresh spring day

And the wonder I felt when I saw a large butterfly land on a nearby flower. Its bright yellow wings glowing bright in our garden on an April day

I remember the first time I saw granite cliffs towering above me in the valley of Yosemite. And on another day many years later, the view I saw from one of its highest peaks

In this place of wonder I learned about You. From my early days I knew that You were God. I came to know that You were just and good in all of Your ways, and that You had made all that is

My life took a lot of twists and turns over my years. But, the knowledge that You were God stayed with me. Sometimes it was faint, almost absent; sometimes powerful and filling me 

My faith has been a journey. I learned the hard lessons of sin many times over, yet, I always returned to You, for what else could I do?

You were always just to forgive me, though sometimes it took a long time for me to accept the gift of Your incredible mercy

Truly God, You have blessed my life

Even now, and especially now, because of my weakness, I have run back to You. Yet, this illness has become my renewed strength in You

My condition has cleared my eyes and sharpened my mind as to what really matters in life. Things that had occupied my time and attention don’t seem to mean as much now

My life, in relation to You, has come into a sharper focus. It is a source of strength and assurance to me in these days

Your Words are true, Lord; They have spoken to me throughout my life. I cherish all of Your Words, and the revelations You bring through Your Spirit

How amazing is this life You have given us; How incalcuably magnificant is our life

They are gifts from Your loving hands to each of us

Yet, how weak and small are we; For a great part of our lives we think we are in control, that we know best, but God has the final answer

God’s way is always good. His Word directs us towards strength of life and wisdom. They protect us from every kind of danger

Learn to appreciate this life you have been given; It is a miracle…

Learn to appreciate how amazing each and every gift of life is. Be thankful for all that you have and all that you are. 7/5/2026

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The Empowered Life

For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13

May the Lord meet you where your at this day, and His Spirit meet with your spirit

So that you might begin to know the depth of His goodness, and the magnitude of His mercy and grace

May He come to your place in time, and into the situation you find yourself in

So that He can begin to work in your life.; To mend everything that may be broken and heal long open wounds

For our Lord, Jesus Christ, is purely good. Great is His love for all the people of His creation

May the Father of all blessing come to you in the wonder of His goodness and love. So that you might rightly know your place within the Kingdom of God, as His own child

May your heart be filled and your mind struck with awe, as you see the depth of His love for you

So that you might cast out all fear and doubt, and so that He might fill your heart with joy, in great abundance.

Surely, the Lord pours out His Spirit upon His Children. Those that trust in Him, shall surely see His glory

They will leap up from off the ground, where they had once laid broken, and run in strength again, by His power

May the Lord come near to you this day, and come so close as to fill your life

So that your faith might be made complete and His love would pour out through your life as living water

There, your life will become as a blessing. Like a precious gift to be given as an offering for the benefit of many

May the Lord so so take hold of your life, that His life lives through you

So that the body of Christ, the church, may be built up and made stronger, through the outworking of His love in you

May the Spirit of Jesus Christ live abundantly in you, and heal every broken place

So that you may run with endurance. Not growing faint in your own strength, but able to continue on in the power of God

Truly, our God is filled with incredible love for us. His care for our lives, knows no boundary

As we meet with Him each day, and serve Him in faith, our Lord will enpower us through His Spirit to help others and share His message of love to all people. 10/28/2006

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A Message To The Church

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you. 1 Thessalonians 4:12

On this day I give praise to our God for His goodness and love towards us, His Holy Church, the fellowship of believers thoughout this entire world. 

We are all connected through our belief in Him and united by our trust in the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

We believe in Him who died upon the cross as an offering, so that we might recieve forgiveness from our sins; Even the gift of eternal life in God’s presence, forever. Amen

May our faith unite us and help us work together in the Spirit of Christ Jesus. Though we may be distant and unable to worship together, Let us be joined in Spirit, praying for one another.

Though we might live in different countries and have different cultures, may we share in the comfort of knowing that we are all children of the same God. 

Rejoice, that we each fall under the same mercy and grace, given to us by His Son, Jesus Christ.

In these difficult times, may our faith remain strong and our trust in God’s love for us through Christ Jesus be the foundation which we stand upon

Let us praise the name of our God, the one who reigns above all the earth. Singing out songs of praise to Him, for we are the ones He calls His beloved sons and daughters. Let His name be honored above all.

May we give thanks for the gift of our families and towards the great fellowship of believers within His Church. That we might remember more deeply, and be assured of the love and caring Spirit of our God towards us.

Sing a familiar song of joy in the Spirit and power of Jesus Christ. Praise His gift to the church, the precious offering that He gave us upon the cross

I pray that we would feel encouraged to pray for our brothers and sisters in need this day. Both, for those in our own congregations, and those in need in difficult places throughout the world

May you pray that Christ, through His Spirit, would also come to you this day, and show you a need that you might fill

Let us cry out to God that He would help bring peace, where there is now war. And that by His power He would bring people who now stand divided, back together, that God’s love might abound and His church, strengthened

May God’s Spirit work within each of you this week, to show you a new message from His Word. That you would become more assured of His love for you, and gain God’s gift of peace and comfort in these days

Share the gospel message with others. Tell the good news of Jesus Christ, our savior, and the reason for our hope as believers

Finally, may God richly bless you and the church you belong to. Continue to grow in your faith and abound in love and good works towards eachother. 8/23/2026

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Grateful For Your Mercy

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.  Psalm 103:8

Lord Jesus, full of mercy and grace, I thank you this day for looking out for me

Though I am not feeling good, You placed me into the hands of skilled and caring people and they put me on to a strong path for healing

I am grateful for all the care I have recieved

Lord you have blessed my life for good. Even though I have not always deserved it, Still You have cared for me and formed a shield of protection all around my life. 

What could I ever have done to deserve this?

How could I ever thank you enough for blessing my life?

In so many ways your mercy has reached out and surrounded me. It has stepped in and saved me through illness and injury and brought protection when difficult situations suddenly came upon me

When I look back I can see your hands at work in my life and the love that you had for me

And I am grateful Lord, for You have been so good

I see the people you brought near to me. Those who knew and loved me and others who showed up at the right times. They helped show me the way, mended my hurts, and healed my wounds

Each one somehow found the time to help me. Even when their lives were busy and they were dealing with their own things

I see how You hands were at work then, Lord. They are still busy to this day

But, I have not always been thankful, Jesus, and there were times when I took things for granted

Now, I clearly see on this day how You have watched over my life with care

Thank you, Jesus

Your mercy saved my life and healed me

Blessed Savior, I am in awe of Your love and mercy. I am grateful beyond words at how you have cared for me

Life is a journey filled with all the experiences common to life. Yet, it is Your love, mercy, and grace that help carry us through all the hard times

Isn’t it sad that during the good times we may come to forget; And we who have been so blessed by You, fail to remember who has been so good to them each and every day of their life

Oh Lord, you freely give to us each day in full measure

How great is our God, in Jesus Christ. I remember You this day and give thanks

And though I can not even comprehend the depth and width and height of your love, I sense it, feel its power, and understand how it has worked in my life

May I always be thankful, and remember how good you have been to me and be ever grateful for the blessings you have freely given to one so small.  8/21/2026

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Wait Upon The Lord

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14

I will wait upon the Lord and serve Him all of my days

Though trial and difficulty come upon me, I will trust in Him

My faith will be secure, a priceless possession I will guard. Though many may come against me, I will remain true to God

For He does battle for me and watches over my life to protect it. He defends my soul and casts a barrier all around me

God lifts me up when I become weak. He strengthens me, and readies me for the fight. Every day He stands watch to guard me from every sort of evil.

Great is our God. He dwells above all and steers the procession of time. Even the movements of the entire universe is set in motion by His hand.

Yet He considers those who love Him, He does not ignore their cries

I will wait upon the Lord each day, even when I do not hear His voice

I will wait and pray and cleanse myself before Him

When He does not make His presence known; Still, I will wait, until that day when He may be found

Panic will not overcome me. Or, worries, cloud my vision. I will remain calm and wait upon the Lord. For He is always close at hand

As a good servant continues on in their duties, I will be patient and serve Him. I will do His will as long as I have breath

There are times when God is quiet. When we cannot hear or detect His presence. But, He is always there besides us. Surrounding us as a shield

He will continually uphold us. So never lose heart or diminish in faith.

For our God goes before us and will stand with us always. Even to the end of all time. 12/29/2006