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For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”  John 3:20-21 (NKJV)


As a follower of Christ, when someone asks you what you think about a particular topic, it is better not to give them your opinion, but rather, to state what you believe. As a believer, your faith is not based upon your opinion, but upon the truth of God.

Truth is different from opinion because it is founded in the nature, the character, and the will of God. Truth is different from opinion because Truth is eternal. Truth is different from opinion because truth is not influenced by national interests, personal interests, or cultural interests. Nations rise and fall, cultures come and go, and personal interests can differ from one life to the next.

Truth is a plumb line by which every life, nation, and culture can measure itself.

Truth is an anchor for the soul of every life, nation, and culture that wants to hold steady against the winds of adversity.

Truth is a light to the path of every life, nation, and culture that seeks to walk free from the deceptions that lead it into darkness.

Truth is the power that exalts a life, nation, and culture that desires to be kept from falling downward into reproach and shame.

Let the words of truth be in your love songs; Let the knowledge of truth be in your prayers; Let the practice of truth be in your kindnesses; Let the beauty of truth be in your worship; Let the utterance of truth be in your proclamations; Let the choices of truth be in your character; Let the celebration of truth be in your praise.

One of the most important parts of our legacy is to have followed the path where God’s truth has taken us.

“Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:5 (NKJV)

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The Caregivers Song

Father, You’re the strength that lifts the burden,
You’re the oil that soothes the pain;
You’re the sunlight when there’s darkness,
You’re the shelter in the rain.
You’re the hand that brings all healing,
You’re the song that calms all fear;
You’re the peace that brings all comfort,
You’re the God who’s always near.

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.”
Psalm 118:13 (NLT)

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God is using you for His special purpose.

To Shine His light.
To Share His love.
To Shape His People.

You are making a difference in ways you don’t even realize. And you’re very much appreciated.

God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work”. 2 Corinthians 9:8

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It is better to be needy
So He can give what’s best;
It is better to be yielded
So He can give you rest.
It is better to be empty
So He can be your all;
It is better to be silent
So you can hear His call.

It is better to be humble
So He can lift you up;
It is better to be thirsty
So He can fill your cup.
It is better to be broken
So He can make things new,
It is better to have Jesus,
Abundant within you!

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16 (NLT)

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If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing]“.
James 4:15 (AMP)

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” Matthew 6:34 (AMP)

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” Psalm 143:10 (NLT)

One thing you can be certain about in the coming year is that you can’t be certain about what is ahead. This is a great blessing, because you do not need to know. To know what is ahead and the details of what will happen would be too great a burden to carry and too great a responsibility to bear.

What you do need to know about the future is not what is ahead of you, but Who is ahead of you. It is the Lord who goes before you, is ahead of you, and is preparing the way for you. Your future is in His sure, strong, caring hands.

I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you.Genesis 28:15 (NLT)

As you pass through the door of 2020 and enter the door of 2021, here are six of the needs you are certain to have…

1.     There will be the need for prayer:
Until you get to heaven, there will always be the need for prayer. In every prayer as a believer, you will be speaking to the living God, your loving Father—the One who invites you to come, the One who hears your cries, the One who answers your prayers, and the One who will work all things together for the good according to His will and purpose.

2.     There will be the need to trust:
God does not want you to be fearful or worried about what is ahead. He will give what you need when you need it; He will tell what you need to know when it is time to know it; He will show what you need to see when it is time to see it. When He is silent about any matter, be at peace about it and do not become anxious.

3.     There will be the need to obey:
You will never outgrow your need for obedience. To obey the Lord is to please the Lord. He will always give you the provision, the time, and the opportunity to do what He has asked you to do. If He is not asking you to do anything new or different at the present time, continue to do the last thing He asked of you.

4.     There will be the need to forgive:
No one will ever act perfectly or speak perfectly to you. Even those who love you will not perform perfectly. Forgiveness is an attitude of the heart and a choice of the will that you must walk in each day. Some people carry hurt, bitterness, or resentment in their hearts for years, never wanting to let go of the past. As you go through the door of 2018, drop at the entryway, all the hurts of yesterday and carry them no more.

5.     There will be the need to be faithful:
In 2019 you will need to press on in the will of God for your life; you will need to walk on through the valleys and over the mountain tops that you will face; you will need to carry on in your service of love to others; you will need to live on in the will of God with a thankful heart, with praise upon your lips, and with zeal in your spirit.

6.     There will be the need for Jesus:
Every day, in every moment, through every circumstance of 2024 you will need Jesus. You will need Him fully and you will need to trust Him completely. You will need His grace to enable you, His Spirit to empower you, His strength to support you, and His counsel to instruct you in all the will of God.

The best place is wherever He puts us, and any other would be undesirable, all the worse because it would please our fancy, and would be of our own choice. Do not think about distant events. This uneasiness about the future is unwholesome for you. We must leave to God all that depends on Him, and think only of being faithful in all that depends upon ourselves. When God takes away that which He has given you, He knows well how to replace it either through other means or by Himself.  –Fenelon

Strive to carry yourself with total resignation to the Divine will that God may do with you and all according to His heavenly pleasure, relying on Him as on a kind and loving Father. –M. Molinos

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“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; “  1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV)


One of the greatest things the gospel of Jesus Christ gives to us is hope, especially when we are going through difficult times or loss.

The hope of the gospel is a blessed hope, uniquely tied to the resurrection of Christ from the dead and His return. This hope is much different than wishful thinking, positive thinking, or religious thinking that is not based upon the Word of God. When someone says, “I hope so” it is because there is uncertainty in what may happen. The hope that is ours in Jesus is a certainty, a reality, and a testimony.

Our hope is based upon historical fact, upon Biblical promises, upon the assurance of the Holy Spirit, upon the character of God, and upon a great cloud of witnesses who have given witness to the truth. Jesus is our hope of eternal life, of our home in heaven, of His return, of His coming kingdom, and of His reign and rule as Lord of all.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.
-Edward Mote

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There is something that can be in your life that is more powerful than the influences of the world. The world cannot overcome this power, but this power can overcome the world.

This power is available to every heart that believes. It is available to the poor and to the wealthy; to the laborer and to the business executive; to the unknown and to the famous; to the strong and to the weak; to those with much and to those with little; to those who abound and to those who are abased.

What is this power? It is the power of contentment! What power does contentment bring to your life? Contentment brings you the power of a quiet heart. With it, you can go through life with a heart that is restful and peaceful. Join contentment to godliness and you have a union that will bring you GREAT gain.

Contentment takes you to still waters, not to waves of covetousness; to satisfaction, not to dissatisfaction; to sufficiency, not to jealousy; to peace, not to striving. It helps to edify, rectify, and sanctify the soul. It harmonizes with the songs of heaven and echoes in your spirit the reassuring words, “Peace be still!”

And on what is contentment based? It is not based on your bank account, your paycheck, or your assets, because all of these can change in a moment of time. Contentment is based on this truth: “God is my provider and I trust in Him alone…He is faithful to His promises, He takes care of me, and He will never leave me nor forsake me.”

I’ve learned to be content in whatever situation I’m in. I know how to live in poverty or prosperity. No matter what the situation, I’ve learned the secret of how to live when I’m full or when I’m hungry, when I have too much or when I have too little. I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 (GW)

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NKJV)

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV)

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“We have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”  2 Chronicles 20:12 (NKJV)


Our faith needs to focus on the right object in order to see clearly…whenever our faith looks away from God everything becomes a blur. We don’t discover God’s solution by focusing on the problem, we don’t receive His understanding by trying to figure things out, we don’t receive His provision by examining our resources, and we don’t find His next step for us by leaning upon our own understanding.

Not knowing what to do” means we don’t have what it takes (within ourselves) to do what needs to be done. This is not a defeat for faith, but a victory! It means that faith can go about the business of doing what it is meant to do…putting all its focus upon the Lord!

When the eyes of our faith are upon the Lord we can trust in Him to bring the light we need to take the next step, to give the wisdom we need to make the right decision, to give the strength we need to continue on in our service, to give the courage we need to stand against the enemy, and to bring the victory we need to overcome the world.

Who among you fears the LORD? Who obeys the voice of His Servant? Who walks in darkness And has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD And rely upon his God.Isaiah 50:10 (NKJV)

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God formed you, gave you the breath of life, and brought you into the world. He did this so His arms could embrace you and His love could keep you close to His heart—He wanted you to know that your relationship with Him would always be of more value than the things He would have you do for Him. He wanted you to be certain that He loved you completely before you ever did anything in His name.

As His servant, He would never ask you to do anything for Him that He expects you to do without Him. He alone will be your sufficiency. His only desire is that you daily open your heart to His resources.

He has made no mistakes in how He has led you. Even in the hard places, He is working out what is best—not only for you and for others, but also for His Kingdom. He is looking at your heart and asks only that you be faithful. He wants you to know that the results of your obedience are for Him to determine. Be assured that it is His presence that will keep you and make you strong.

You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and make you a blessing. The burden of your service is not yours to carry—as you rest, He will work; as you abide, He will bring fruit; as you sow, He will give the increase. He is your shield and your exceeding great reward.

Continue to be God’s servant, in God’s place, doing God’s will, in God’s way,

and always remember—God has chosen you!

You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.” John 15:16 (AMP)

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But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.Genesis 6:8 (NKJV)


The great sadness that is found in the story of the flood is that apart from Noah, everyone on the earth had turned their face away from God. No one desired to look upon Him, to behold Him, and to set their gaze upon the face of the Lord.

The Bible tells us that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. To find grace means to meet grace, not earn grace. When he looked upon the face of the Lord, Noah met grace. Noah met God’s grace before he ever assembled a piece of wood for the Ark. Noah met grace because it was there—in God’s heart, in God’s gaze, in God’s eyes.

Today, find a quiet place where you can gaze upon the face of the Lord. Fix your eyes upon His eyes. Look at Him looking at you. What do you see? If you are not certain, ask the Holy Spirit to clear your vision. Grace is there! Grace is focused upon you. No eyes have ever looked upon you with such kindness, with such compassion, with such care, with such favor. Blessing, goodness, gentleness, consolation—all are looking upon you.

When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)

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This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain.” Hebrews 12:27-28 (NLT)


Life will not work except in God’s way and God’s way is Christ’s and Christ’s way is the kingdom of God.—E. Stanley Jones

Unshakable things are the things that are eternal, and the things upon which you can build your faith, your life, and your future upon. They are the things that cannot be moved, toppled, changed, or destroyed by people, cultures, or governments. Rejoice today if you are one who is building your life upon the unshakable things that last forever and bring an eternal reward. Here is what is unshakable and who is unshakable…

God
Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.” Isaiah 26:4 (NLT)

The Throne
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. “ Psalm 45:6 (NKJV)

The Kingdom
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe.” Hebrews 12:28 (NLT)

The Holy Spirit
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?Hebrews 9:14 (NKJV)

Righteousness
His righteousness endures forever.” Psalm 111:3 (NKJV)

Mercy
His mercy endures forever. Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)

Covenants
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name.” Psalm 111:9 (NKJV)

Truth
The truth of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!Psalm 117:2 (NKJV)

His Word
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.Psalm 119:89 (NKJV)

The Gospel
Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth–to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.” Revelation 14:6 (NKJV)

His Life
And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:11 (NLT)

Redemption
With His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.” Hebrews 9:12 (NKJV)

The Inheritance
“And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.” Hebrews 9:15 (NKJV)

Christ the Lord
Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” Revelation 11:15 (NKJV)

Man needs nothing so much as he needs something to bring life together into total meaning.—E. Stanley Jones

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You learn things about God on the mountain top that are different from the things you learn in the valley

On the mountain top you see Him as the God of all glory;
In the valley you see Him as the God of all comfort.

On the mountain top you see Him as the Lord who reigns;
In the valley you see Him as the Shepherd who walks beside you.

On the mountain top you see Him as the Judge of all the earth;
In the valley you see Him as the God of all mercies.

On the mountain top you see Him as the exalted King;
In the valley you see Him as the suffering servant.

On the mountain top you see Him as the Lord God omnipotent;
In the valley you see Him as your loving Heavenly Father.

“Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.” Psalm 25:4 (NKJV)

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God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name.” Philippians 2:9 (AMP)

He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.”  Ephesians 4:10 (NKJV)

He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, so that He alone in everything and in every respect might occupy the chief place [stand first and be preeminent].” Colossians 1:18 (AMP)

Jesus is above everything that is—His name is above all, His life is above all, His work is above all, His power is above all, His majesty is above all, His honor is above all, His reign is above all, His glory is above all.

No question can stump Him;
No intellect can out-think Him;
No challenge can intimidate Him;
No strategy can confuse Him;
No plot can overthrow Him;
No power can dethrone Him;
No scheme can trick Him;
No weapon can defeat Him;
No problem can frustrate Him;
No need can deplete Him.

He has the wisest plan, the highest purpose, the truest riches, and the greatest good for everyone who puts all trust in Him.

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“Being rooted and grounded in love.” Ephesians 3:17


May you know the love of God in its fullness, in its endlessness, in its loveliness, in its tenderness—

May you know the depths of love— reaching down and under girding you at the most painful level of your heartache, freeing you from the heaviest weight of your burden, restoring you in the deepest valley of your sorrow.

May you know the heights of His love—lifting you up from the miry clay, releasing you into the all-sufficiency of His conquering grace, opening wide your wings of faith to soar like the eagle.

May you know the breadth of His love—covering you in its all-embracing care, reassuring you in your trial, strengthening you in your weakness, drawing you close in times of uncertainty, holding you with all the mercies that come from the Father’s heart.

May you know the length of His love—bringing you release from the bondages of the past, walking with you in peace on your present pathway, going ahead of you and preparing the way for the rich treasures yet to come.

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“God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.” Philippians 2:9


His footsteps are your guidance, call Him The Way.
His majesty is your worship, call Him Mighty God.
His presence is your delight, call Him Wonderful.
His truth is your foundation, call Him Rock.
His will is your purpose, call Him Lord.
His kindness is your comfort, call Him Shepherd.
His promises are your hope, call Him Faithful.
His riches are your supply, call Him Provider.
His fellowship is your reward, call Him Life.
His authority is your confidence, call Him King.
His return is your hope, call Him Omega.
His heart is your home, call Him Love

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•  The Powerful Reality by Ruth Calkin

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