Then one of the elders said to me, Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals. Revelation 5:5 Jesus the Lion of Judah, while He walked the earth had the ...
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Fighting With Yourself
Fighting With Yourself By Joel B. Have you ever had a conflict with someone that you felt was necessary, but in the end you just end up feeling guilty about it? Have you ever been called to do something by the Lord and feel like obstacles keep falling in your ...
Read More »Is Music Choice Really that Critical?
I don’t know anyone who does not like music. I have heard people say they do not like things that I think everyone should, like pizza and chocolate and ice cream (or chocolate ice cream!), but I have never heard anyone say they do not like music of some kind or the ...
Read More »Sacrificial Giving
Two small coins sank into the offering box—gently released from the poor widow’s hands—copper mites, worth less than a penny. Casting away everything earned; she alone, knew the measure of her loving gift. Her act of faith manifested during Paschal Week that brought people from all over the region to ...
Read More »Trusting In God
Proverbs 28:2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Read More »Fighting To Breathe
Fighting To Breathe By Joel B. Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason he had to be made like them fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the ...
Read More »The Kingdom of Heaven will not be Stopped
…nor people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:21 Absolutely nothing in the cosmos will stop the Kingdom of God from expanding on the earth. The Lord brought it into our midst through Jesus Christ when He appeared ...
Read More »Gangsters
I know of an exclusive club that offers a lot of luxury and cash so you can party and get your swag on. It may even make you famous or popular. Then there is the sex. But before you get too excited about joining, take a look at the flip ...
Read More »God Gives Beauty for Ashes
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them BEAUTY FOR ASHES, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 ...
Read More »Silent Obedience and The Wall That Came Down
“Okay everybody, listen up.” Joshua stared into the eyes of his priests and army. “I have heard from God, and he has told me that this city will be ours, but we have to do exactly what he says.” Armed and ready for a serious battle, the men anxiously awaited ...
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