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Acts 9:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9  And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 10  And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11  And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12  And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Dear Friends, Saul met the Lord on the road to Damascus. He lost his sight there and grieved over much.  Saul the persecutor of Christians experienced a change on this road. The words found in the hymn Amazing Grace "I once was lost but now am found, twas blind but now I see" are applicable here.   The same Lord that allowed the blindness to overtake Saul who through his conversion became known as Paul, ma

Psalm 28:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6  Blessed be the  Lord , because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 7  The  Lord  is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 8  The  Lord  is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Dear Friends, When it seems that no one is really listening or understands what you are going through, not actively listening to your concerns God is.   Blessed be the  Lord , because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. When life's struggles threaten to overwhelm and you feel as though you have no strength left to endure another struggle, remember: The  Lord  is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped When dark clouds loom large even though the sun is shining bright my meditation is my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him The Lord is protection.

Psalm 16:11 King James Version (KJV) 11  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Dear Friends, A servant's prayer Lord sometimes the way gets cloudy Please show me the path The path of life Lord sometimes obstacles block my way And the enemy attempts to steal my joy Yet Lord I know that in Thy presence  There is fulness of joy.  Keep me close to you. This is Your servant's prayer. Your word declares At Thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. I believe Your Word. In Jesus name.  Amen. in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

Exodus 15:13 King James Version (KJV) 13  Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation. Dear Friends, I marvel at the sufficient strength of God. "...the joy of the Lord is your strength."  - Nehemiah 8:10 cf The Lord always guides us from a place of strength. The Word of God instructs us in Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Jesus, Our Leader guides us by the power of His Name in the strength of the Holy Spirit.  There is no weakness in Christ.   II Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, " My grace  is  sufficient  for you, for  my  power is made perfect in weakness." Rest in the strength of God.  It is sufficient. in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

" For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him."       - St. John 3:34 Romans 1:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17  For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Dear Friends, We are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us hold on the truth of the scriptures lifting high the light and life of Jesus Christ at every opportunity. in Christ, Sis. Stephanie Galatians 1:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6  I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7  Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8  But though we, or an angel from heaven, prea

" Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."           - Proverbs 17:28 Dear Friends, Ecclesiastes  3:6-7 King James Version (KJV) 6  A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7  A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Proverbs 1:5 King James Version (KJV) 5  A wise man will hear, and will increase learning ; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Ecclesiastes 7:5 King James Version (KJV) 5  It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. James 1:19 King James Version (KJV) 19  Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Listen carefully!  Hear what the Lord has to say... in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

Psalm 4:3-5 King James Version (KJV)   But know that the  Lord  hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the  Lord  will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.   Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the  Lord . Dear Friends, Know That the Lord Has set apart The godly for Himself Know That the Lord Will hear When I call Unto Him Stand In awe Sin not Commune with your own heart Be still Offer The sacrifices Of righteousness Put your trust In the Lord in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

" When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is  in  thee, which dwelt first  in   thy   grandmother..."     - II Timothy 1:5 cf Dear Friends, Today would have been my grandmother's birthday.  Grama. She was my best friend. To be in her presence was joy for me.  When I was sick and my parents often had to take me to emergency as a little girl, I would say if I could just see Grama and lay my head on her shoulder I would feel better. My grandmother had strong faith and she believed unwaveringly in the power of prayer. "Prayer changes things. It don't get too big or too small that I don't go to God about it." The lessons I learned from my grandmother live with me today.  Her steadfast faith inspired me.  God bless you Grama. Memories of you are blessed. in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.       -      Romans 13:10 King James Version (KJV) Dear Friends, "And thou shalt  love  the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt  love  thy neighbour  as  thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these."     - Mark 12:30-31  " And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.   As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."      - Galatians 6:9-10 " Master, which is the great commandment in the law?   Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.   This is the first and great commandment.   And the second i

Romans 12:4-5 King James Version (KJV) 4  For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5  So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Dear Friends, In the Body of Christ everyone matters.  There is a role for everyone.  The Holy Spirit delegates or endows the gifts and the collective church body has tremendous influence when working together as God intended.  Everyone matters. in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

"For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me."      - Psalm 31:3 KJV Dear Friends, Today I am starting a new chapter. God is moving me in a new direction. I am "walking by faith."  Starting a new job and  casting the net to focus on sharing the spiritual gifts God has blessed me with to be more intentional in reaching others for Christ. As Christians every day is a fresh start, a new opportunity. Listen! The Holy Spirit guides we need only follow. In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Acts 4:7-10 King James Version (KJV) 7  And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8  Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9  If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10  Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Dear Friends, Power in the Blood - Lewis E. Jones (Public Domain) 1 Would you be free from the burden of sin? There's power in the blood, power in the blood; Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful power in the blood. Chorus: There is power, power, wonder-working power In the blood of the Lamb. There is power, power, wonder-working power In the precious blood of the Lamb.

Luke 10:3-6 King James Version (KJV) 3  Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4  Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 5  And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6  And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. Dear Friends, When you enter into the company of others go in peace.Seek peace. Pursue it. Understand however, that we often travel as lambs into the midst of wolves and need to tread lightly. We cannot be distracted on the journey. When we enter into a place and the presence of the Lord is there we will feel the Holy Spirit our spirit will be united with His. The welcome will be warm.  However, if we are in hostile territory our peace will return to us. We must always be aware of our surrounding and seek the Lord's guidance wherever we find ourselves. We desire the company of peace. in Christ, Sis. St