Earth Has Been Given To The Children of Men

The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. (Psalm 115:16) Many from every nation, tongue and color, blame God for every evil done on earth and to them.  They question God’s goodness with the phrase “if God is a loving God, why is there…

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Bible Quiz #61

Welcome to our Weekly Bible Quiz.  A time to refresh our memory with Bible history. 1.    Who asked Jesus the question to which He told the story of the Good Samaritan? 2.    Was it easier for a camel or a lion to go through the eye of a needle? 3.    How many horsemen of the…

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The Principle of Tithing & Giving

Tithing and giving are two Biblical principles that are greatly misunderstood and misinterpreted.  Some denominational groups believe tithing and giving is of Old Testament era and is not applicable for today’s Believers. Other denominational groups believe in tithing but not giving.  To understand the principles of tithing and giving, we first need to believe that the…

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Credit Card Debit

Credit card debt is at an all-time high.  Statistics lists that there are currently 381 million Visa credit cards and 346 million Visa debit cards; 220 million MasterCard credit cards and 127 million MasterCard debit cards; and 54 million American Express credit cards in circulation in the United State.  Photo from Unsplash Americans’ credit card…

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Women Of The Bible: Samson’s Mother

Judges 13:3 “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.” Holy Spirit does not give us the name of Samson’s mother, He gently calls her the “wife of Manoah” (Judges 13:2).  Like Sarah,…

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No More Excuses

“And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?  The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to…

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Christian Poetry #9

God never changes! Things and people alter; And blessings, one time prized, with time grow dim; He changes not – nor varies – no doth falter; And we are ever rich in having Him. God’s love abides – though other loves may perish, Though streams, whereat we drank, may sadly dry; Yea – though some…

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Beauty Is Skin Deep

Millions and millions of dollars are spent yearly with men and women purchasing over the counter cosmetics and seeking plastic surgery for an outward transformation of their bodies. They are seeking a new look and a better body! These individuals suffer from a poor self-image believing cosmetics or surgery will make them into a new…

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Bible Quiz #60

Welcome to our Weekly Bible Quiz.  A time to refresh our memory with Bible history. 1.    The main Christmas story is paraphrased from what two New Testament Books? (Mark/John; Acts/Romans; Matthew/Luke; Jude/Revelation) 2.    With whom did Jesus’ mother, Mary, stay while she was expecting? (Joanna; Dinah; Jael; or Elisabeth) 3.    From whose prophesy was Herod’s…

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How do I Plan my Goals

How do you plan your goals? A goal is a desired outcome or achievement that a person or organization strives to attain. It provides a sense of direction and purpose, guiding actions and motivating individuals to work towards a specific objective. Goals can be short-term or long-term, and they can be related to various aspects…

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Enjoying The Journey

My husband and I have the responsibility of raising an almost 12-year old grandson. With that said, anyone raising children knows what it means to have some get-away time. Just recently, we were blessed by our daughter, who lives in another state, with eight much needed days, of freedom to enjoy downtime and much needed get-away…

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Learning From The Past

When God lead the children of Israel into the Promised Land, He gave them commandments, that if they obeyed them, they would have His protection and provision, and He would keep them from being plagued with the diseases of the other nations (Lev. 26:1-13). God also told them if they didn’t obey His commandments “He…

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Women of The Bible: Anna, A Committed Life

Anna was a prophetess who lived in the temple, praying day and night for others.  Holy Spirit tells us about Anna with only three scripture verses, but it is enough information to reveal her character, her love for God and the fruit of her life.  We read in Luke 2:36-38 “And there was one Anna,…

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Raising a 24/7 Child #3

The first 5 years of raising our 24/7 grandchild was the most challenging thing every in our lives. We had a therapist at our home twice a week. Plus, we had to take him weekly to an eating therapist. And, the challenges we faced with his behavior put a big strain on our marriage. We both…

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Christian Poetry #8: The Secret

I met God in the morning, When my day was at its best; And His Presence came like sunrise With a glory in my breast. All day long the Presence lingered, All day long He stayed with me; And we sailed in perfect calmness O’er a very troubled sea. Other ships were blown and battered,…

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Bible Quiz #59

Welcome to our Weekly Bible Quiz.  A time to refresh our memory with Bible history. 1.    First Thessalonians 5:18 states:  “In everything give ___________: for this is the will of God.” 2.    What is the shield to “quench all the fiery darts of the wicked?” (faith, belief, love, or compassion) 3.    Who constructed the…

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We All Fall Short

“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (Romans 3:23)) I had a group lifestyle coaching session awhile back when a client state, “I don’t believe God could ever love me because I keep repeating the same sins.” She confessed her sins were the character flaws of gossiping and being judgmental toward others.…

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Thoughts, Thoughts and More Thoughts….

Photo from unsplash library When we hear the word “killer” our first instinctive thought is someone who kills another with a weapon of some sort.  While that thought is correct, there is another “killer” that is just as deadly. This killer enemy target’s anyone regardless of age, race or culture. The “killer” negative thoughts! This…

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Christian Poetry #7: My Secret Stairway

I have a secret stairway That means so much to me, For always at the head of it Jesus waits for me. No matter what the day brings, I know that He will share My burdens or my blessings, For He is always there. ‘Tis wonderful, this stairway, Refreshing as the dew, For when I’d…

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Women of The Bible: A Life Transformed

Photo from unsplash library Are you suffering in your mind with hurts from your past?  Do you have negative thoughts that keep you from having healthy relationships? Are your negative thoughts keeping you from drawing near to God to seek His comfort and help?  The Bible tells us of a women, named Mary Magdalene, who…

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