James 5:16 "16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."
No one can grow and change without seeing ourselves in truth. Admitting our flaws and warts with the desire to be different is the only answer to permanent and systemic change.
Christ is the answer for transforming us into His likeness; however, He will only do so if we want Him to cleanse us of our sinful attitudes and actions.
James 5:15-17 "…15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years."
Proverbs 28:13 "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy."
1 Peter 3:12 "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
2 Peter 3:18 "18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026
The Marriage Covenant A Picture of Salvation
A Marriage covenant is based on the one who makes the covenant; it is not human to God; it is God to human. We cannot break a covenant from God to us; we can only violate it, not break it, because it depends on God.
2 Timothy 2:13 "13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—"
Marriage is a covenant between God and man; it cannot be broken by man and is only severed by God at the death of one of the partners.
Romans 3:3-4 "What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
1 Corinthians 1:9 "God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."
2 Thessalonians 3:3 "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one."
The marriage covenant between God and man is a picture of the covenant between Christ and His church. We cannot lose salvation because it does not depend on us.
However, evidence of true salvation is seen in the fruit of the Spirit and a lifestyle that is dedicated to Christ. This is the evidence that we have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise as a guarantee of our inheritance.
He gets all the praise because our salvation is all His work when we trust in Him.
Ephesians 1:13-14 "13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
2 Timothy 2:13 "13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—"
Marriage is a covenant between God and man; it cannot be broken by man and is only severed by God at the death of one of the partners.
Romans 3:3-4 "What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
1 Corinthians 1:9 "God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."
2 Thessalonians 3:3 "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one."
The marriage covenant between God and man is a picture of the covenant between Christ and His church. We cannot lose salvation because it does not depend on us.
However, evidence of true salvation is seen in the fruit of the Spirit and a lifestyle that is dedicated to Christ. This is the evidence that we have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise as a guarantee of our inheritance.
He gets all the praise because our salvation is all His work when we trust in Him.
Ephesians 1:13-14 "13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Teaching Children to Enjoy Working in their Play
Play for children should include accomplishing or creating something. It teaches children to enjoy achievements and productivity. Those who learn to enjoy work never have to "play" at useless things that only give them temporary happiness.
Children are apprentice adults. Everything we do with them from birth should be to prepare them for learning how to be responsible adults.
Even small children can learn to work by picking up their toys or helping a parent rake the leaves, each at their own level according to their abilities. Teaching children to enjoy work starts when they are toddlers.
Colossians 3:23 "23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,"
1 Corinthians 10:31 "31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 10:3 "31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
Proverbs 13:4 "4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."
Ephesians 4:28 "28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need."
Children are apprentice adults. Everything we do with them from birth should be to prepare them for learning how to be responsible adults.
Even small children can learn to work by picking up their toys or helping a parent rake the leaves, each at their own level according to their abilities. Teaching children to enjoy work starts when they are toddlers.
Colossians 3:23 "23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,"
1 Corinthians 10:31 "31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 10:3 "31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
Proverbs 13:4 "4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."
Ephesians 4:28 "28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need."
The Peacefulness of Obeying Christ
When we declare our allegiance to Jesus Christ by obeying His commands ourselves and refusing to support those who disobey them, we will be rejected by most of the culture in which we live.
Acts 5:29: "But Peter and the apostles answered, 'We must obey God rather than men.'"
Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind."
1 Peter 1:14: "As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance."
Galatians 1:10: "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."
There is much greater peace in obeying God than ever could be in following the traditions of men that defy God.
Trust in Christ every day for everything and you will be content, peaceful and full of joy!
Acts 5:29: "But Peter and the apostles answered, 'We must obey God rather than men.'"
Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind."
1 Peter 1:14: "As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance."
Galatians 1:10: "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."
There is much greater peace in obeying God than ever could be in following the traditions of men that defy God.
Trust in Christ every day for everything and you will be content, peaceful and full of joy!
Friday, August 14, 2026
Our Bodies are Living Sacrifices
In these last days before Christ takes His church home, God is exposing us to the truth, a sort of return to proper thinking about the gathering of born-again believers. Perhaps things had to become so extreme in the modern gatherings that those who are seeking Christ would be able to accept the truth and free themselves from organized, man-centered religion.
Follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhLTDPL0qfg
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Nephilim were Bullies not Devil Hybrids
The word "nephilim" means bully or tyrant; it has nothing to do with mating practices or devils.
To say that devils can make a baby in the womb the way God the Father did with Jesus Christ in Mary's womb is blasphemy.
Devils have no seed, and they don't even procreate among themselves. God said each thing after its own kind; cows do not mate with horses, cats do not mate with dogs, and spirit beings do not mate with humans.
I am astounded at how many prominent preachers are teaching that spirit beings mated with humans, since this idea is based on Greek mythology and the Book of Enoch, which was not written by Enoch of the Bible.
We see what happens when preachers begin to read unbiblical sources, gleaning from them things that sound interesting but have no basis in Scripture.
Worse yet, well-known preachers feel a need to keep up with other preachers and seminary ideas that are not Biblical but that they think are harmless.
It is vital in these last days that we question all things and hold no man in high regard. We can listen to others but never without evaluating what they are saying according to the Bible.
As we progress in these end times to the very end, we will hear many false doctrines; throw away what does not match with Scripture.
To say that devils can make a baby in the womb the way God the Father did with Jesus Christ in Mary's womb is blasphemy.
Devils have no seed, and they don't even procreate among themselves. God said each thing after its own kind; cows do not mate with horses, cats do not mate with dogs, and spirit beings do not mate with humans.
I am astounded at how many prominent preachers are teaching that spirit beings mated with humans, since this idea is based on Greek mythology and the Book of Enoch, which was not written by Enoch of the Bible.
We see what happens when preachers begin to read unbiblical sources, gleaning from them things that sound interesting but have no basis in Scripture.
Worse yet, well-known preachers feel a need to keep up with other preachers and seminary ideas that are not Biblical but that they think are harmless.
It is vital in these last days that we question all things and hold no man in high regard. We can listen to others but never without evaluating what they are saying according to the Bible.
As we progress in these end times to the very end, we will hear many false doctrines; throw away what does not match with Scripture.
Satan Uses People, Let the Holy Spirit Lead You
Satan most often uses people to attempt to goad us into sinful responses.
The beauty of a life filled with Christ is that they cannot accomplish it, because it is not our character to be rude and mean like those who hate us.
What comes out of us when we are pressed is our real character.
Have you ever thought after being insulted, "I wish I had said something"? Often, I was silenced when insulted because the Holy Spirit did not want me to respond to the rudeness.
Romans 12:17-21 "17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:"
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It is our character that drives our spontaneous responses.
Those who manipulate and scheme against us are displaying their inner character of anger. If they had no anger, they could not do and say the things they do to harm us.
We are not harmed when we walk with Christ because our character is that of Christ and cannot be provoked into something that is not a part of our being.
Hebrews 10:23-24 "…23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds."
This does not mean that we never address what is done to us, but often there is no need. It does mean we hear from the Holy Spirit and speak when He gives us the words. He knows better than anyone whether or not something should be addressed.
Then, when the Holy Spirit speaks, we should not worry about the response of the one hearing; we can leave that to Christ.
In our culture, people will judge us based on how the other person responded and not on what we actually said or did. We must resist the temptation to feel guilty about what the Holy Spirit told us to do.
Final takeaway: Depend continually on the Holy Spirit for all your answers and responses.
The beauty of a life filled with Christ is that they cannot accomplish it, because it is not our character to be rude and mean like those who hate us.
What comes out of us when we are pressed is our real character.
Have you ever thought after being insulted, "I wish I had said something"? Often, I was silenced when insulted because the Holy Spirit did not want me to respond to the rudeness.
Romans 12:17-21 "17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:"
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It is our character that drives our spontaneous responses.
Those who manipulate and scheme against us are displaying their inner character of anger. If they had no anger, they could not do and say the things they do to harm us.
We are not harmed when we walk with Christ because our character is that of Christ and cannot be provoked into something that is not a part of our being.
Hebrews 10:23-24 "…23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds."
This does not mean that we never address what is done to us, but often there is no need. It does mean we hear from the Holy Spirit and speak when He gives us the words. He knows better than anyone whether or not something should be addressed.
Then, when the Holy Spirit speaks, we should not worry about the response of the one hearing; we can leave that to Christ.
In our culture, people will judge us based on how the other person responded and not on what we actually said or did. We must resist the temptation to feel guilty about what the Holy Spirit told us to do.
Final takeaway: Depend continually on the Holy Spirit for all your answers and responses.
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