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  1/22/26 Good morning, Beloved,  Proverbs 16:7 -When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. This verse doesn’t mean that if you follow God, everyone will suddenly like you or that conflict will disappear from your life. The Bible is keeps it 💯 , living for God can actually create opposition. But here, this proverb is teaching is something deeper: when a person lives in a way that honors God, through obedience, humility, and righteousness, God has the power to step into tense situations and bring peace where there should have been conflict. In simple terms, when your life lines up with God’s will, He can work on both sides of the situation. God can soften hearts, calm anger, and change outcomes in ways you couldn’t do on your own. Sometimes that peace comes quick, but other times it’s a slow process. Either way, the peace doesn’t come from us fixing things, it comes from God stepping in. This is a promise of God’s favor, not ...

1/5/26 Good morning, Beloved of God,  Acts 9:15-16 LSB - [15] But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; [16] for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.  God chooses people on purpose, even people with messy pasts. Paul wasn’t picked because he had it all together; God chose him because He had a plan for him. That means your life isn’t random, and your past doesn’t disqualify you. If God can use Paul to speak to everyday people, leaders, and entire nations, He can use you right where you are. Friends, following God won’t always be easy. God told Paul straight up that following Him would involve hardship. This reminds us that obeying God can cost us comfort, approval, and ease, but it’s still worth it. The real question is whether we’re willing to follow God even when it’s hard, not just when it’s convenient. Yes, God definitely has a purpose for your life...

01/02/26 Good morning, Friends,  Romans 12:17 -Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, respecting what is good in the sight of all men, This is the perfect day to let the "payback" spirit go! All of us have experienced times of hurt, pain, betrayal, disappointment, and treachery at the hands of someone else. We survived the plot, scheme, and plan of those who wanted to harm us or even by those who didn't intend to harm us. Nevertheless, we still felt the sting of it ,and consequently the difficult process of healing afterwards. Those feelings are valid, they are real, and yes, the situation occurred. This verse doesn't overlook the truth of matter or render the trauma obsolete.  It deals with the trauma directly. The Apostle Paul is commanding believers to "never" pay back evil with evil to "anyone". Not to hide the hurt but don't react with the same evil intent. Don't use that emotion to plot, scheme, and plan traps to engulf the flames...

  01/01/26 Happy new year and O' happy day! Good morning, Friends,  Luke 17:5 - And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith! In this passage Jesus was teaching His disciples about forgiveness, not the easy kind, but the kind that keeps forgiving even when it’s hard, frustrating, and painful. He was calling them to be patient and long-suffering with people who mess up again and again. The disciples realized real quick that they didn't have enough faith to carry this out on their own. They could've complained, threw a tantrum, got an attitude with Jesus, but the radical part about it is they didn't act fake or make excuses. They went straight to Jesus and said, “Increase our faith.” That’s a powerful moment right there! The disciples understood that following Jesus isn’t just about trying harder. Sometimes it’s about admitting, “Lord, I don’t have what this requires.” They saw a spiritual gap in themselves and knew only Jesus could fill it. Check it out, incr...

12/22/25 Good morning, Friends,  Psalm 96:6 - Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Think about a moment when you’ve been truly amazed, standing at the edge of the ocean, looking up at a sky full of stars, or seeing the top of a huge mountain  for the first time. For a brief moment, everything else fades away. You feel small, quiet, and aware that you’re standing in front of something far bigger than you. That feeling of awe doesn’t scare you, it humbles you and steadies you. Psalm 96:6 is meant to create that same kind of awe toward God. Like understand that God is far greater and more amazing than we even realize. When the verse says, “Splendor and majesty are before Him,” it means God is always surrounded by greatness and glory. He doesn’t need to prove Himself or impress anybody, He is already beyond comparison. This reminds us that God isn’t just someone we turn to when we’re in trouble; He is the King over everything and deserves...

12/19/25 Good Morning, Friends,  2 Corinthians 9:6-8 -[6] Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. [7] You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” [8] And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about a collection being taken to help poor believers in Jerusalem. This is important because Paul is not giving a command tied to salvation. He isn’t saying, “Give so God will accept you.” Giving is not a way to earn God’s favor, it is the result of already having God's favor.  God isn't interested in forced giving. He isn’t interested in gifts that come from guilt, pressure, fear, or obligation. God looks beyond the amount that’s given and focuses on the...