So important. Beware of people that leave fractured relationships in their wake! Divisions, strife… beware of people that do not seek peace and ensue it. A great reminder from Kim. “I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they…

Thanks to Kim for this study… “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7: 10 Godly Sorrow versus Worldly Sorrow! Godly sorrow is being TRULY SORRY for what we have done or said, …and if given the opportunity to do it all over again, we would NOT repeat it, …it is choosing to change our ways even when no one is looking!! As the Study Bible notes say,…

One of my favorite verses expounded by Kim…  Thanks Kim for the SUPER reminder! “Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing Joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.” 2 Corinthians 8: 2-4 Don’t you find that to be true?…

Great reminder from Kim! “He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.”Ephesians 4: 28 It is good for us to work! To do something useful with our hands! We were created in God’s image and He worked (created) for 6 days and then rested. Let us use Him as our example, create and rest!! We were not cursed…

Another great word from Kim: “Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: REJOICE!” Philippians 4: 4 Let us REJOICE!!! Let us CELEBRATE!!! Let us PARTY together in the Lord!! Now these are words to pick us up today! In the midst of our pain, hurts, problems and sufferings let us Celebrate in the Lord!!! What Joy and Peace He offers us!What Love He unconditionally pours over us! What HOPE He gives us that things WILL get better!…

Great reminder from Kim! “The Lord Himself goes BEFORE you and will be with you….” Deuteronomy 31: 8a God is already there!!!!! Whew!!!! ALLELUIA!!!! He has already been through it! He has already worked it all out!!!! THANK YOU Lord that we are not in charge!!!…not in charge of the future, … not in charge of how our friends and family members respond to us, … not in charge of finding a new job (when we’ve already done what we…

Thanks to Kelly for the post!!! from Rick Renner Ministries | PO Box 702040 | Tulsa | OK | 74170 Withdraw From Every Disorderly BrotherNow we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. – 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Many years ago Denise and I worked with a young man who was very skilled in music and who…

Great note from Kim… “When the men were returning home after David had killed the Phillistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes. As they danced, they sang:‘Saul has slain his thousands,and David his tens of thousands.’ Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. ‘They have credited David with tens of thousands,’ he thought, ‘but me with only thousands. What…

A GREAT message from Dutch Sheets: Greetings! November 6, 2008 I feel certain that many in my stream of the Church want a statement from me concerning Tuesday’s presidential election. I will be frank in my remarks but I do not, however, intend to vent anger or attack anyone. I have read several statements from friends and colleagues I respect very much.Their thoughts are well stated and, for the most part, insightful. None of them, however, seem to want to…

Great study from Kim! “I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil- this is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13 The key to happiness is finding CONTENTMENT in where you are and what you are doing! Our contentment comes from knowing God has a PURPOSE for each of our lives! There is a time for…