Christmas season brings thoughts and hopes of peace. We desire peace in the world, peace in our nation, peace in our homes, families and in our minds. I believe that in everyone’s heart is the longing for peace and safety.

Centuries before Jesus was born the prophet Isaiah was inspired by the Spirit of God to write prophetically: Continue reading →

As I finish preparing this devotion, the news of the horrible shootings last week have saddened us all. Join with us in prayer for all those who lost loved ones. May the Holy Spirit comfort each one.

Have you noticed lately an increase of fear in the people around you? Uncertainty and fear has invaded our society at an accelerated rate since 9/11/2011. Other nations are in turmoil as well. Daily we are being bombarded with media reports of extreme weather conditions, threats of impending wars, high unemployment and the downturn in worldwide economics.

Our modern technology enables us to observe earth-shaking Revelation events as they are happening. Sometimes even the atmosphere seems oppressive. Add to that life’s struggles and it is more challenging than ever to live without fear. And then all the recent senseless killings of innocent people…..well….. (Remember to pray for the families.) Continue reading →

“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” ~ Hebrews 11:13 KJV

If you don’t know what God has promised in His Word, you don’t have any basis for faith. In order to bring the unseen (what you are believing for) into the seen realm, you must receive what God says in His Word, believe it and apply it to yourself personally. Continue reading →

In Part I we learned several things that will assist in our goal of living pure in an impure world.

In review they are:

1) Become intimately acquainted with Jesus.

2) Study the Word.

3) Daily ask the Lord to cleanse you.

4) Listen to God’s Spirit within you and follow His leading.

Let’s continue with our study — Continue reading →

Living in these Revelation days is an exciting time to be alive! Jesus told us that we are the salt and light in the world. We are called to make a difference while on Earth – to represent the Kingdom of God. However, we all have mountains in life to conquer and personal things we struggle with – sins/weights that so easily beset us.

So, how do we live a godly life when impurity is all around us? Jesus taught us that we are IN this world, but we are not OF it. (John 15:19) How is that accomplished when we live in a fallen Earth? Are we to isolate ourselves and never get involved in our community or government? Continue reading →