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Fruit of the Spirit and War with the Flesh. Do you struggle?

Works of the Flesh and Fruits of the Spirit: Is it a struggle? The Lord woke me in the very early hours of the morning with an immediate desire to seek him in prayer and in his word. Early morning devotions are something that I have trained myself to do over the years, to becomeContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit and War with the Flesh. Do you struggle?”

God Hears our Tears

God Hears our Tears written by Ambrey Key Do you ever wonder why you cry lying in bed at night or why one single tear drop falls once you close your eyes to go to sleep? When we pray there may be things we forget to pray about. Do you think that tear is anContinue reading “God Hears our Tears”

God’s Amazing Grace

Have you ever stopped to consider God’s grace? I have had the words kindness and compassion on my mind a lot recently and that got me to thinking about God’s kindness and compassion towards us. The word Grace, according to the Webster’s 1828 dictionary is defined as, favor, good will, kindness, disposition to oblige another,Continue reading “God’s Amazing Grace”

IS YOUR CANDLE BURNING?

Proverbs 31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. The quick take away from this verse over many years in my life has been, and still is, to work hard and work long with the talent and ability the Lord has given me. For many years, thisContinue reading “IS YOUR CANDLE BURNING?”

YOU’RE NOT ALONE

Hebrews 13:5 “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in anywhere? Yea, me too! Some days I just want to stay home and be by myself but that still small voice insideContinue reading “YOU’RE NOT ALONE”

Compassion and Empathy

Compassion-A suffering with another; Painful sympathy; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another, etc. Empathy-the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Empathy vs sympathy- Empathy is shown in how much compassion and understanding we can give to another. Sympathy is more of a feeling of pity forContinue reading “Compassion and Empathy”

What are you worshipping?

Isaiah 63:7 KJV I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, And according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. TheContinue reading “What are you worshipping?”

Confession and Forgiveness

This morning I woke up, made my bed, made my coffee, and settled on the couch for my morning bible study time. I didn’t have anything particular on my heart this morning, so I opened to Psalms. I read through a few scriptures, but nothing really “spoke” to me. I thought to myself I needContinue reading “Confession and Forgiveness”

Self-Examination

What is our purpose behind what we do and who we follow every day? What and who are we following and why? Those are intriguing questions that trained, complacent, quick, head knowledge responses can be the immediate answer if we don’t stop and think. If we throw out a quick answer it may be to please the Lord, in which I am sure thatContinue reading “Self-Examination”