God Is Our Source

God is our source! Not man, Not our job, not anything else but God! We need to realize this and trust God that He will supply all our needs according to his riches and Glory in Christ Jesus. He is a good God. He is a rich God, he has cattle on a thousand hills. He is our refuge and fortress. We need to rely on him just as the branches rely on the vine. We cannot depend on Man or on our job to supply, for they could be gone in an instant. The more we learn to trust and rely on God, the more at peace we can be. Trust in the author and finisher of your faith now and just see what amazing things He will do for you

Mark 10:17-19

Psalm 50:9-11

Psalm 46:1-3

Psalm 91:1-3

Hebrews 12:1-3

Fire Alarm

We all know about fire alarms in schools and other buildings and I am sure we have all been in at least one "Fire Drill" in our lives. But what are these alarms and drills for? They are to sound a warning of impending doom or disaster so that no one gets harmed. We as Christians, connected to God need to be that alarm to the world to alert them and keep them from falling into the fires of Hell. We don't need to be like a blaring siren like the fire alarms are. Sometimes a gentle word or a smile is enough. People read our lives and that will bring us opportunities to share. We need to preach the Good New of the salvation and saving grace of Jesus Christ and of his soon coming again when we get the opportunity to do so. It could be on a bus, in a store, or walking down the street, that an opportunity comes for you to share. You just need to be ready at all times and not pass up the opportunity to sound the alarm in a loving way to the people you come in contact with.

Zephaniah 1:15-17

Joel 2:1-3

Mercy Rule

Some football leagues around the country have what is called a

"Mercy Rule". This rule states that when a football team gets ahead of its opponent by a certain number of points, the game is called. This is the mercy to keep the losing team from being embarrassed. God also has a "Mercy Rule". it is not dependent on points, teams or situations. It is always in effect and is available to all. God's mercy was there before it was needed. God showed His mercy when sent his son to die for our sins before we were ever born. Trust in God's mercy and love. Depend on God for He loves you more that you know and His mercy endures forever!

Psalm 118:1-3

Psalm 106:1-3

Psalm 107:1-3

Romans 5:7-9

No Man Left Behind

The military has a motto, "No Man Left Behind", which means they always would go back out for their dead and wounded. God has that same Motto for us. His word says he will never leave us forsake us. He is always there caring for us and protecting us. Even though we cannot see him, we feel his presence.That is important, especially in the world we live in today. so be comforted at this very hour that GOD IS WITH US!

Deuteronomy 31:6-9

Hebrews 13:4-6

Luke 15:3-5

Taking Ownership

This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done (source: www.corsinet.com)

Don't let this be you. God rewards those who are diligent. Even if it is "not your job" make it your job. Just like NIKE says, "Just do it". Too often I have seen this happen to the dismay of managers and workers alike. Whether we are talking about work or church or home, it is the same issue. Be eager to live and to do what needs to be done!

Hebrews 11:5-7

Proverbs 12:23-25

Proverbs 11:26-28

Re-Joy Yourselves

The Word Rejoice can be translated to "RE-JOY" or to add to your joy. If you have no joy due to the circumstances you are facing, you can build that up by rejoicing and praising God. We don’t praise God for the circumstances, but instead the praise him in and despite of the circumstances. We know by His Word we are already victorious. God is always there watching over us and if we trust in Him we can overcome any of life's circumstances. The key is to be joyful or full of joy which you can only get by making sure you "RE-JOY" yourselves by rejoicing on a regular basis


Psalm 118:23-25
Nehemiah 8:9-11
Ezra 3:11-13
Psalm 5:10-12
Psalm 35:26-28

Farm Town

I play a game on FaceBook called Farm Town. It is a fun little application where you sow seeds and build up your farm. I had not really thought too much about it, but then realized there are spiritual lessons to be learned even while playing this computer game. In this game you are given land. You choose how you want to set up your fields and what you want to plant. Different seeds have different costs and growth times before harvest. In our walk with God we have land on which we walk and we are commanded to take back what the enemy has stolen from us. We plant seeds, whether they are financial, helps, time, prayer or confession, and have to wait till they fully mature and harvest time comes. One benefit the game has that life doesn't is that you can go into the game and see what percentage your crops are at. We can't do that in life. We just have to obey God and stand on the word and on our confession. Farm Town may be a fun game but in life we need to plant our good seeds and stay in faith for the harvest to come.


Luke 8:10-12
Romans 10:9-11

The Favor of God

The favor of God is what all Christians should strive to live in. It is not all that hard to achieve for God loves those that seek him and obey His Word. Samuel had favor with both God and man. Why? Because he sought the Lord continually.Jesus also had favor with both God and man. He was obedient even to his Death on the cross and resurrection. We don't have to die a physical
death just to find favor with God. We do however need to put to death those things that do not please God and adapt a lifestyle of pleasing God. If our lives show forth the fruits of the spirit instead of the works of the flesh, we will have God's favor in our lives.

Galatians 5:21-23

Psalm 30:5-7

Rise Up

As I arose this morning to face another day, it is really not what my body had in mind. It wanted to sleep more, but I forced it to rise up. There are many Christians and for that matter churches that are asleep. Many probably don’t even know it. You have heard the expression, “asleep at the wheel”. That’s what happens to many Christians. It is easy to go into a glide routine as a Christian. Nobody bothers you because you are not shining a light on their sin. But God wants to use us in a might way and He said He is always with us and will give us the strength we need if we only ask him for it. The presence of the Holy Spirit is always with us even though we cannot see it, we can feel its effect. As we walk with God, we can see God's direction in our lives and as we take that step of faith to minister to people, He has promised he always be with us

Isaiah 60:1-3
John 3:8
Psalm 46:1-3

Be A Fan of God

With all the hoopla for this season it is easy to see that there are a lot of football fans out there. While I do like to watch the games, I don't think I am as voracious as some fans are. I do have teams I cheer for and cheer against. We need to be that way for God. God has done much more for us than any sports team cold ever do. When is the last time one of your sports heroes died for you? Or healed you? Or delivered you? I am not putting down sports because as I said I do watch and enjoy them and they do have a place. But God is so much more. On Monday morning everyone who watches the games over the weekend is talking about the big plays or great performances from their teams. they are dwelling on the good things they saw during the games as they look forward to next weeks contests. We need to dwell on the good things God has done for us and look expectantly to what more he has in store for us in this current season and the next.


John 16:32-33
Judges 5:2-3
Psalm 71:18-20
Psalm 126:1-3

It is Good to Win!

In life, it is good to win. To win in Football, you have to master the basic skills of blocking, running tackling catching and throwing. You have to play hard on Defense and Offense. You have to score more points than your opponent.

Each Play or down is a mini battle that you win or lose. The more of these battles you win, the better the outcome. In our spiritual lives, we face similar challenges. We need to master the basics skill of our Christian life by reading God's Word, praying Daily, being obedient to God's commands and fellowship with God continually. We succeed on Offense by taking back the ground the enemy has stolen from us. We succeed on defense by defending our ground against the enemy's devices. Every day we face battles and the more we win the more we mature and remain victorious over the enemy. And remember we have already won the game through Jesus Christ. It is just these daily battle we need to secure. So lay the game hard and WIN!!

1 Corinthians 15:57

1 John 5:3-5

Awakenings

The evangelical movement of the 1740s played a key role in the development of democratic concepts in the period of the American Revolution. The enlightenment to the Word of God brought on the truths that became the Declaration of Independence and other great documents in history. We need to enlighten ourselves and awaken ourselves to the Word of God also so we can make the changes the country needs. It will not matter who we vote in or support, if this country does not repent from the way it is going and turn back to God it cannot recover from the problems it is now facing. As god’s people, we need to be praying for revival in this country such has not been seen in a long, long time.

2 Chronicles 7:13-15
Proverbs 4:14-16
2 Timothy 3:4-6

Stop, Look and Listen

Driving home from Church last night, we came upon a stop sign. The message on that sign was very clear, or at least should be. You gotta STOP! I remember learning about signs in Driver's Education. A Stop sign means Stop, Look and Listen. Sometimes in our lives here on earth we need to stop. Stop all the moving around, stop all the noise, stop all the distractions and just listen to God. The word Selah is seen many times in the Book of Psalms. It means, “'to measure carefully the meaning of what has been said”. We need to Look. We need to take the time to measure carefully what God is telling us in his Word. We need to listen. So we can hear what God is speaking to us and then be obedient to what we hear.

Psalm 19:13-14
Psalm 138:3-5
Psalm 143:5-7

I Shall Not Be Moved

We need to develop a never quit attitude when it comes to our faith. No matter what comes against us to test our faith, we need to stand firm. No matter how long it takes, we need to stand firm. No matter how bad it looks, we need to stand firm. The old Chorus: “I shall not be moved.” Just about says it all. We need to not be moved by the circumstances, nwhen they come our way but instead need to be strengthened by the Word and in God’s Power through the Holy Spirit.


Psalm 62:1-3
Colossians 1:10-12
Ephesians 3:15-
Ephesians 6:12-14

Are you Moldable?

Just as the potter molds the clay into fine works of art or useful bowls and utensils, God, the Master Potter, wants to mold us, the clay, into what he has planned for us. But if the clay is to hard it can't be molded correctly. The potter knows just how much water to use to keep the clay pliable. We need to be pliable, moldable and flexible to words and actions of God in order to become what he wants us to be. If we resist the direction of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can become hardened

and not able to respond to the Master Potter's gentle hand.

Isaiah 64:8

Proverbs 29:1

Get Out of the Boat!

The story of Peter walking on water has been told many different ways to teach many different lessons. But one thing is a key, Peter had to get out of the boat! if he just stayed there and talked about it or thought about it, he would have never experienced the power of God in extending his faith. When he stepped out of the boat and has his eyes on Jesus, he walked on the water. It was only when he took his eyes off the Lord that he began to sink. We have all been called to step out as believers to minister to those around us. God will give us the tools we need when we need them. If we step out of our proverbial boats and keep our eyes on Him we will be able to walk, just as Peter did, where no one has been able to walk before

Matthew 14:29-31

Acts 4:29-31

1 Peter 2:8-10

DE-FENCE!

With Football season starting, you hear the cry for Defense! Defense! But most coaches will tell you the best defense is a good offense. no matter what the enemy throws at us, fear, lack, sickness or death , we can use the Word of God to defend for our faith. We may be troubled but the Word will help us rise above our troubles. We may not know exactly what to do in a situation but the word will give us guidance. We may feel alone but the Holy Spirit is our comfort and help us to be victorious in our life.

2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Psalm 35:22-24

Take the Lead

Whether you are a manager of a huge company, a stay at home mom, or somewhere in between, you are a leader. You lead the people you come in contact with, whether that is a VP, your child, or someone seeking information from you. Leadership is something that God puts inside us. But we have to recognize that it is there and then develop it. David was not a leader, but God's anointing made him the greatest king of Israel. Moses did not want to be a leader but God chose him to lead God's people out of Bondage. Be a leader at whatever you do each day and you will develop that gift you have been given.

Isaiah 55:3-5
Psalm 25:4-6
Proverbs 6:20-23

Be Ye Not Dismayed

Dismay is defined as: to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear). When we are standing in faith, we are setting ourselves up against the worldly current. Whether it is for healing, finances, family, job or deliverance, the enemy will always try to oppose you or delay your answer. He delayed Daniel’s answer when he prayed, but the answer was still there. It is the same with us. God answers us but the enemy tries to delay the answer so we will lose hope, get frustrated or give up entirely. When we make our stand, we have to determine in our spirits they we will not get dismayed, we will not quit and we will get our answer and be victorious over the enemy.

Deuteronomy 31:7-9
Joshua 1:8-10
Isaiah 41:9-11
Daniel 10:12-14

UNDO UNDO!

The undo button on most computer programs and games. what would we do without it. We can go back and fix an error or redo a move. Unfortunately life does not have an UNDO button. Many times in my life I have, and you probably have too, wished for an UNDO button for life. It could have been that unkind word, that mistaken purchase or that bad or even missed business deal, or whatever. You cannot UNDO Life. God does not require perfection, just the effort required to continue to get better, the perfecting of the saints. We do this by studying and learning the word and acting on it, in faith. Then we can go through life making fewer mistakes and allowing less need for the UNDO Button.

2 Corinthians 7:1-3

Ephesians 4:11-13

Yesterday Today and Forever

“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever” is a verse most people have heard at least once in their lives. Yet how many people really know what it means and really believe it? If Jesus never changes, then God never changes. Whatever He did way back in history he can and is doing today. God provided for the Israelites in the desert. Have you ever tried to feed 3 million or so people at one time? Not an easy task. Providing for us should be (and is) easy for God. Jesus healed the sick. Jesus gave us the command to heal the sick in His Name. If we know, really know, the Healer, then healing will come to us and to those we minister to. God will only give you the tools you need. If you lay hands on people to minister, he will give you what you need by the power of His word, which never changes


Numbers 23:18-20
Luke 10:8-10
Hebrews 13:7-9

A Step Forward

I saw a rather amusing sign at a local restaurant, “Even a kick in the pants is a step forward!” I pondered that later and had to agree. Sometimes we need a swift kick in the pants to get moving in the direction God has for us. There have been at least 2 times, and I am sure there were more where God had the right person at the right time to administer that convincing kick to my back side to get me going in the right direct forward. Once when I was out of college yet planning my first career of Sports Medicine, the person I worked for asked me if I wanted to stay in that field or work retail the rest of my life. There is nothing wrong with retail, but I wanted to be an Athletic Trainer and I told him that. He told me, “Then get back in school” I did and reached my career goal in less that 3 years. Later when I was working in Business, I was debating whether to go back to school at night for 2 years for my MBA. I actually had 2 people give me that ever important kick. My pastor asked, “How old will you be in 2 years if you don’t go to school? How old will you be if you do? The answer, of course was the same except with the latter I would have the MBA. My Boss at the time also added, “If you got laid off, would you rather be on the street with an MBA or without one?” The answer, of course was obvious, and I went to get my MBA in about a year and a half. Although my examples were about education, we sometimes need a good kick regarding life, relationships, our careers and even our walk with Christ. Don’t be ashamed if you have needed or think you might need a good kick. Be thankful to the one doing the kicking for they are probably God sent!

Psalm 85:12-13
Proverbs 4:11-13

Let Your light So Shine

We are to be as lights in the darkness, shedding the light of Jesus to a darkened world. The world may not always accept us, but when they need light, they need to know where to find it. In trying to witness to a neighbor, years ago, I found he would not receive what I was telling him. It was not because he did not believe me, but because of previous hurt applied to him in churches he had attended. But yet later, when he wanted prayer for a family member, he came to me. He knew I was for real in my beliefs for I had been that light to him. Our speech, actions and lifestyle are a light. A smile or nod or thoughtful word may be all that is needed to show your light. Show your light in the darkness today!

Proverbs 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:5-7
Philippians 2:14-16

When All Else Fails

OK, nothing has gone as planned, you are at your wits end, and do not know where to turn. What do you do? Praise Him! God inhabits the praises of his people. He is there with you and will help you overcome the problems, no matter how hopeless the situation looks. By Praising God, not for the situation, but in the situation, we empower the Holy Spirit to work in our stead as God's active hand here on Earth. By Praise we will overcome every time!

Psalm 89:33-34

1 Peter 2:9-10

Psalm 22:2-4

1 John 5:3-5

Nobody Knows Me Like You

Nobody knows us like God knows us. He has seen us at our best and, unfortunately, at our worst. He has seen us boldly standing in faith and helplessly running in fear. But yet, He still loves us. No matter what we do, God Loves us! I know that is hard for us to understand at times but God's love has no limits, just as He has no limits. the universe fits between his thumb and forefinger. He is always watching us and watching over us, to pick us up when we fall, to comfort us in sadness and even to rejoice with us when we are happy. He is a good God, He is the Best. Make Him yours today.

Psalm 121:1-3
Psalm 70:4
Jeremiah 1:12

Keep the Fire Burning

God wants us to be on fire for him. You have to be in or out. God wants us to rely on him totally. He wants us to act in faith, not fear. We have plenty of opportunities to practice our faith each and every day. When things don’t quite go as planned, don’t panic! Look to God he is mindful of things that concern you. If we lay our cares at God’s feet (and don’t pick them back up again) we begin to dwell in the peace and rest god has for us. If you feel led to talk to someone, do it! God will give you the words to say. We are to be blessings to all and be like a fountain pouring out that blessing to all who might receive.


Revelation 3:15-16
Hebrews 2:5-7
Psalm 8:3-5

Don't Hesitate

Everyone has heard the old saying, "He who hesitates is lost". The meaning behind the saying is even more descriptive: The person who waits too long loses the opportunity; or, more seriously, delay or indecision may have disastrous result.
Waiting too long to talk to a loved one may cause you to miss talking to them altogether if they depart this world or your area unexpectantly. Take advantage of the opportunities you have today, even right now, to talk to or make contact with that person or persons that God has put on your heart.
Psalm 119:59-61
Psalm 85:6-8