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My Story, My Song - Week of November 25, 2018

Revelation 15:3   King James Version (KJV) 3  And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Dear Friends, "God gave me a song that they angels cannot sing. I've been washed in the blood of the crucified one. I've been redeemed...The Lord has been so good to me.  He's opened doors I cannot see.  Sometimes when I am feeling low, no one to care, no place to go.  My Father is rich in houses and lands.  He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands."   The Lord has given each of us a song. Through Jesus Christ it is a song of hope, love, faith and deliverance.  The chords are rich with the grace and mercy of God. For those who know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, Salvation is the theme.  This is true whether the title of the song is This Little Light, Amazing Grace, Jesus You're the Center of My Joy, This A

When God Teaches Bible Study - Week of November 18, 20l8

Psalm 119:64-65   King James Version (KJV) 64  The earth, O  Lord , is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. 65  Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O  Lord , according unto thy word. Dear Friends, Sometimes it happens when you are alone in the car driving.  It can happen in the kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. You can be in the midst of a crowd and feel as though you are having an out of body experience.  It can happen in a dream or even a daydream.  The experience may last seconds, minutes or longer. Wherever, you are, whatever the duration of the encounter the lesson will be unmistakable -- When God teaches Bible Study. I was having this conversation with my daughter.  God through the person of the Holy Spirit has promised: But the  Comforter , which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father  will  send in my name, he shall  teach  you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.  - John 14:26 Sometimes we need lessons tha

For I Shall Yet Praise Him - Week of November 11, 2018

Why   art   thou   cast   down , O my soul? and  why   art  thou  disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. - Psalms 43:5 KJV Dear Friends, I was having a conversation with someone last week about how difficult it is sometimes for individuals who have never had mental illness to touch their lives to understand it.  More specifically many Christians find it hard to reconcile faith with mental illness, particularly depression. Yet, acceptance must come if healing is to occur.  There are many struggling and wounded souls due to a continued lack of understanding and empathy for those battling mental illness within the Christian community. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, let me encourage you.  There is help available. Do not be afraid or ashamed to seek help. Consider the words of the Psalmist. David was perplexed regarding the state of his thoughts. Such despair spilled over to

Sometimes We Just Have to Stand Still - Week of November 4, 2018

Psalm 119:10-11   King James Version (KJV) 10  With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11  Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Dear Friend, Sometimes we just have to stand still.  Stand still until it is clear which direction the way the Lord want you to move. Standing still is not doing nothing.  It takes faith, it takes gumption to stand still.  Put on the whole armour and stand.  The scripture says, having done "all to stand."  When we are in what seems to be a holding pattern we must keep on serving.  The true test of our faith often comes when we are standing still.  For it is in this posture that we often face the most criticism.  "Look at her, look at him...she used to be..."  Well truth be told there are no use to be's with God.  God is accomplishing His purpose in our lives in spite of what it looks like to others.  " Don't matter what it looks like it only