Month: April 2026

Gospel

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“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Romans 10:17

We are told to go preach the gospel to all nations. Something happens when we speak the gospel. A seed is planted in someone’s heart and starts to germinate. They may ignore it at first but overtime it will grow in their hearts. But if someone doesn’t share the good news with them they may never know of this hope that can save them and if they die in sin it is our fault for not sharing (sin of omission). One day we will have to look God in the eyes and tell why we didn’t share that good news when we had the chance. Chances come all the time to let our light shine but we need to be looking for them. It is God who helps our seed get planted to grow but if we don’t plant a seed how will it grow. We plant, God makes it grow. Sometimes all we need to do is share our love and people can see we are different and there is something special about us. People may not be ready to hear the gospel till they know how much you do care. But they will know it by your love. You also need to show great compassion when you are sharing because depending on how they were raised and what they have been through in life they may have been taught differently and have hurts that are hard to change, so don’t take it personally if they seem unreceptive at first. The seed is still planted and can begin to grow slowly. Most people are trying to fill the void they have in their lives with things and they do not know that there is any other way to give them peace or freedom from their pain and troubles. It’s also a relationship not just information you need to share with them because they may have heard about all the rules and regulations that are involved but not how much God loves them and wants to show them it right where they are at. They don’t have to be perfect for God to forgive them. People can think that God could never forgive them for their mistakes. But it is usually themselves that needs to forgive their past. God never holds our past against us. There is always a chance to make a fresh start. We are all called to be ministers, once the Holy Spirit is living in our hearts he is there to guide us and help us. So don’t miss the chance to be light to a lost world today.

Responding to Life

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“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” James 5:13

There is a response for everything that God is looking for. If you have problems do you dwell on them and complain? Well they won’t get better if you complain, actually that’s telling God you aren’t talking care of me and you could do better. They don’t get better till you ask the one who knows how to change things and enjoys to. There are so many answers to prayer in the Bible, I always complained about things I had no control over. Saying things like, it’s not you God it’s them. Because I didn’t like the food that was prepared for me I would complain to anyone but God because how could he do anything about their menus. Well someone preached on complaining once and I felt convicted so my New Year’s resolution was to bite my tongue if I started to complain. Either pray or just don’t eat it and eat food I bought for backup. But I also thanked God for anything good I did have to eat. God gave mana and quail to the Israelites now I have restaurant quality food and plenty of it, I learned to dwell on the Lord and his goodness. Thankful, grateful people are happy people so I stop and say thank you for everything I can think of. Especially people in my life because people are what makes life worth living. I always wake to a praise song stuck in my head but that’s good because I can never say thank you enough for all God has done. I love to listen to praise music it lifts me up. Miriam sang praise when God parted the Red Sea, We are to rejoice always. God didn’t say that just once but many times because the joy of the Lord gives me strength and boy do I need it. The stories in the Bible aren’t just to fill a book they teach us Gods ways, Many miracles come from saying not today Satan, We don’t have to take it as Gods children, Just ask.because God can!

Yes Or No

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“do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No”. Otherwise you will be condemned.” James 5:13

Have you ever known someone who just says whatever comes out of their mouths without thinking first. Sometimes in a nursing home people just say things and they are angry, hurting and disrespectful. They may not realize that words are very damaging and can bring death. They can be upset because they think someone isn’t being fair but many times there are laws or rules that have to be followed for the safety and wellbeing of them and of others. There are over 100 people living in this home and some have mental deficits to consider but have you ever really thought that you would be condemned for what you say? I know I don’t want to hurt someone else and especially have God condemn me for something I say. I can realize that foul language and cussing are wrong and offensive to others and to God and yes we should watch what we say. God is my boss and I am his servant and I want to make him proud and pleased with me. Have you ever started to say something and just felt that you shouldn’t say anything. Or maybe you think something is funny and it might offend the other person or maybe they say something that hurts you and they don’t realize it. Because they were raised differently. Tell the truth yes or no sometimes it’s as simple as that. A person who uses few words can be thought of as wise but someone who uses many words can look like a fool. Taming the tongue is not easy and for non Christian’s it isn’t normal. Or even considered necessary but it is God’s way. He loves everyone and does know that your words do affect what they think. Someone may say or do something that you don’t agree with but don’t judge them because we don’t agree with everything everyone does. Nobody is perfect even me and I try to be. By using God’s wisdom we can be better. So think before you speak.

Woman of God

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“She is clothed with strength and dignity. And she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:25-26

I want to be the strongest woman I can be. My daughters are always giving me plaques and I have one for each of these scriptures. Some people are afraid of death. Well in 2005 I had a massive stroke while I was at the doctor’s office of all places. I was just about to leave when I blacked out for a few minutes and I told the doctor something was very wrong. The next thing I knew I couldn’t move or speak and in my head I was screaming call 911. He thought I was unconscious because I wasn’t responding but I was very aware of everything. He did call 911 and I just remember feeling such peace. I could feel God saying it is ok I’m in control. For the next few hours I don’t remember much but when I did remember everyone was coming to see how I was doing if I was going to be ok. The doctors said I probably wouldn’t make it and if I didn’t want to live to let them know. At first I just thought take me home to heaven because I had accepted Christ as my savior as a teenager but then I realized I have three daughters and a husband who need me so I told them I chose to live by shaking my head. Now I laugh about dying and say I’m ready whenever you want me. I will probably live to be 100 because longevity runs in my family. I’m looking forward to that day. I’m also mindful of my words and always try to say what Jesus would say not what I think people want to hear. I pray that God will give me the words I need to say. I want him directing my thoughts. Another plaque says, ‘she talked to God and this made her lovely.’ I want people to like me because I speak what God tells me to say. I will always try to do the next right thing. I know that I can’t be perfect but God knows I have a perfectionist mentality and I want to do all that I can. I think all people should be the best they can be and never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. What do you think?