Today I want to express how grateful and thankful I am for my Salvation. So, why would I even NEED salvation? After all, I don’t consider myself that “bad of a sinner“… I haven’t robbed any banks or committed any murders or stole my best friend’s husband. In fact, I’ve never smoked, nor tasted a drop of alcohol, nor even cursed in my life… I stood at the marriage altar in purity… but still I am a sinner and was a sinner in great need of Salvation. You see, I can’t keep the whole law… God knows I’m not able to do so. The Ten Commandments are like a mirror…it…
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In the Thick Darkness
*Originally posted April 5, 2017. Pin this here:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282296240721/ Guest Post by Kathy McCullough, Pastor’s Wife, Hillcrest Bible Baptist Church, Arkansas City, KS Life often comes at us fast (as an insurance company used to advertise) leaving us in an undesirable situation that we do not like–a dark situation! We may find ourselves grieving over the loss of a loved one, or the constant struggle of being a caregiver to a precious one with a terminal illness such as my 23 year old daughter has been doing now for several years to her husband who has ALS. You may find that you have a new loss of finances due to a…
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Do You Have Confidence That Your Prayers Are Being Heard?
I’ll be honest. Sometimes it seems like my prayers are just hitting the ceiling. But, those thoughts are certainly not from the Lord. These thoughts stem from: – The lack of faith Dig into God’s Word more. Reading and hearing God’s Word increases your faith. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17) Choose Bible verses on faith and memorize God’s Word to instill these in your heart. – The lack of patience We want our prayers answered “N-O-W” — so God must not be listening. REMEMBER >>God’s timing couldn’t be more perfect! God sees the whole picture. It’s a good thing we’re…
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10 Ways to Have a Positive Attitude About Your Day
*Updated March 12, 2019. Originally posted February 24, 2016 It seems that in today’s society, we have a lot of whiners and complainers. As a child of God, you and I must realize that this displeases the Lord. (Numbers 11:1) When you pinpoint the root of the problem, it’s all about “self.” The GOOD NEWS is that we can work on improving our attitude and our outlook on our daily situations. Get a better PERSPECTIVE on your day ahead by following the 10 tips below. Here’s 10 ways to have a positive attitude about your day… 1. Start your day off with thanksgiving and praise. Starting your day off with…
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For We Walk by Faith — Just Take the Next Step
*Updated 3/5/2019; Originally posted July 22, 2015 Do you feel that you don’t have much FAITH? No one ever plants a little seed without a little faith that it will grow someday… One will water and wait patiently and expectantly for the sprout to make it’s first grand appearance. The REWARD is exhilarating. You feel so happy that you labored and watered persistently. The miracle of a little seed coming to life is amazing. Are you impatient with building your faith? Faith grows in little steps. Just as a baby doesn’t grow into an adult over night, faith takes a time and patience to let it grow. As you read…
