Spiritual Blacksmiths arise! 1 Sam. 13:19-22 Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears: But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock. Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. So it came to … [Read more...]
A Right Word At The Right Time
Proverbs 25:12 "A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver" We have all been there at one time or another. The struggles and hassles of every day life can leave us discouraged. We feel without direction at best, hopeless at worst. How easy it is, even as a believer, to lose sight of life's Godintended meaning. But when we are troubled, an encouraging message from a friend can lift our spirits. We live in a world of … [Read more...]
Are You Ready?
Are You Really Ready? Matthew 25:1-4 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. Did you notice in the above passage of scriptures that all ten of the virgins were looking or expecting … [Read more...]
Examine Your Life Today!
I want to encourage you to examine your life today. Determine the areas that need to be pruned in order to make room for God's best. At the same Time, determine the areas of your life that God is already blessing in a mighty way. Ask yourself; what areas are bringing me true happiness? What areas are bringing me fulfillment? Am I prospering in my emotions, my relationships, and my work? If you are going to keep your life pruned and fruitful, … [Read more...]
