The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. (Ecclesiastes 9:17)
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Commitments, Consequences, Choices
“All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. The Lord works out everything to its proper end–even the wicked for a day of disaster. The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 16:1-2, 4-5)
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Confidence in God’s Power
In Psalm 27, David gladly shared his confidence in God’s power. What about you? Me? Were you able to sustain endurance, perseverance and confidence in God during storms of life?
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Many of you know the different genre of music I enjoy listening to. Today, night for some, I am featuring YoungMin You. “How did a poor little kid from South Korea with a dream of playing piano become a Billboard Charting Artist? I believe there’s only one answer: By God’s Grace.” You can read about him at https://youngminyou.com/about/
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THE DASH IN THE MIDDLE
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. In Him was life, and that life was the Light of all mankind. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5)
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Finally, Friday
“Friday is a day to finish your goals for the week. It is a day to celebrate that which you set out to accomplish at the beginning of the week.” —Byron Pulsifer
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Pray For The Citizens of Ukraine
“War is a very recurrent theme and literal event all through Biblical times. Nations that went to battle without the favor of God rarely claimed victory. Conversely, the favor was given to those who trusted in God and sought to fight for just reasons.” Source: https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-war/
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Happy Wednesday
Focus on good thoughts and good things will happen. Stay positive, think positive and do positively on this Wednesday morning! — Unknown
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“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8
Continue reading “Music Motivation (God is Able)”Happy Tuesday Everyone!
“Did someone order a bright and sunny day? Well…here it is. Happy Tuesday!” – Anthony T. Hincks
Continue reading “Happy Tuesday Everyone!”Whose Voice Are You Listening To?
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. The voice of the Lord is over the waters, the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the might waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars. The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. ” (Psalm 29:2-7).
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Monday Blessings
Every Monday is an opportunity to start a new life, so use it. — Unknown
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Sunday Blessing
It used to be called the Lord’s Day, now it is the weekend and if we group all holidays on weekends the devil will have scored another move against Sunday worship. — Vance Havner
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Saturday Blessing
“Oh, my sweet Saturday, I have been waiting for you for six long days”
― Charmaine J Forde
God, We Believe For It
Music Motivation (Good Good Father)
Music Motivation (You Revive Me)
God’s “NO” Is A Redirection!
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. (Psalm 119:37-38)
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No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:37-39)
Continue reading “Music Motivation (Here In This Place)”In God We Trust
“‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season and am not silent. But thou are holy, thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.’
Continue reading “In God We Trust”Published Authors Awareness
Hello everyone, I wish to recognize and bring awareness to all published authors in our community. “I always kept two books in my pocket: one to read and one to write in.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
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Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I SHALL ARISE; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. (Micah 7)
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Therefore, God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. (Philippians 2:9-12)
Continue reading “Music Motivation (Stronger)”In The Secret (I Want To Know You Lord)
“For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:14)
Continue reading “In The Secret (I Want To Know You Lord)”Do You Know Your Frenemies?
Meriam-Webster dictionary describes a frenemy as a person who is, or pretends to be, a friend but who also in some ways is an enemy or rival seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent.
Continue reading “Do You Know Your Frenemies?”Sunday Blessing (Let Us Be Faithful Lord)
Let God present you laughter, happiness, mercy, and peace not only on this Sunday but on every day of your life. (freshmorningquotes.com)
Continue reading “Sunday Blessing (Let Us Be Faithful Lord)”Jesus Loves You
This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us, and His love is made complete in us. (John 4:10-12)
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“When you leave work on Friday, leave work. Don’t let technology follow you throughout your weekend (answering text messages and emails). Take a break; you will be more refreshed to begin the workweek if you have had a break.” —Catherine Pulsifer
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The Devil’s Deadly Deceptions
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. (Proverbs 4:14-17)
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Thankful Thursday
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another even as also ye do (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Continue reading “Thankful Thursday”My Cousin, Nicolas Johnson, A Young Man On A Misson!
In 2017, Nicolas interned with the campaign Doug Jones for Senate at his Montgomery Headquarters. He was instrumental in helping Doug become the United States Senator from Alabama from 2018 to 2021.
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Music Motivation (Never Once)
“We should be astonished at the goodness of God, stunned that He should bother to call us by name, our mouths wide open at His love, bewildered that at this very moment we are standing on holy ground.” ~ Brennan Manning
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Who Is the Master of Your Faith?
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both GOD and mammom (Matthew 6:24).
Continue reading “Who Is the Master of Your Faith?”Nothing Lasts Forever (Guest Post)
Sister Cassandra R., one of the elder’s wives at my home congregation in Alabama shared this lesson written by Sister Cheryl McCall-Owens. Heaven and earth shall pass away but My words shall not pass away. (Matthew 24:35)
Continue reading “Nothing Lasts Forever (Guest Post)”Why Is Your “BUT” So Big?
When your prayers were answered with a spiritual assignment, did you proceed, or say I would, “BUT” I am exhausted after a busy work week?
Continue reading “Why Is Your “BUT” So Big?”Happy Saturday
For God-fearing Christians, Saturday evening means the eve of Sunday, the day of religious worship and contemplation, as well as the day that represents rest. In this poem, from the famous hymn-writer John Newton (best-known for ‘Amazing Grace’), we see the poet looking forward to Sunday and all it will bring.
Continue reading “Happy Saturday”Distractions! Are They Worth It?
Distractions have numerous consequences and some of them could be deadly. For example, when I was young, I was an avid reader and would simultaneously read books while walking home from school.
Continue reading “Distractions! Are They Worth It?”The Christ Within Renews My Spirit
It is easy to give up things to secure the health of our temporary body but hard to give up sin to secure the salvation of our soul. – Tangie T. Woods
Continue reading “The Christ Within Renews My Spirit”Have A Fantastic Friday
I haven’t been so excited about Friday since last Friday. — Unknown
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Until sin becomes bitter, Christ will not be sweet. — Thomas Watson
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
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We The King – Don’t Tread On Me
“I have told you these things so that in me you may find peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
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