Monday, September 4, 2023

Walk Like An Egyptian.

 




Back in 1986, there was a popular song by the name Walk Like An Egyptian. It had some funny lyrics, and people were trying to dance to that song everywhere in the video. Today's topic: Are you walking like an Egyptian? Eph 5:15 says to walk circumspectly. The word from the Greek means exact, accurate, and diligent. We will also take a look at the 10 plagues and 10 idols from Egypt. Don't miss it.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Ways to deal with Grief.

 

Our spotlight is on the subject of grief. Let’s face it, we live in a fallen world, and suffering is real. The pain of losing a loved one or pet hurts. Many do not get over this process, which consumes them, resulting in death. We will look at how to deal with this pain and start a new beginning with the Lord.

My Personal Story

I came face to face with this reality a month ago when my father passed away. In fact, I thank God that he prepared me for this because he should have been dead a year ago. He was having problems with Dementia and severe intestinal issues. I credit the extension of his life to my Mom. She is a mighty prayer warrior.

I prepared for this a year ago because he was 94 years old. He was blessed to live a long life, and I was ready to let go. My mom, on the other hand, refused to let go. She stood in the gap for him and prayed. My main concern was my mom and her care for him. Thank God for my brother and sister, who lent her a helping hand.

Even with all this help available, it was wearing out my mom. I saw her body get worn and battered. Honestly, I felt some relief when my father died because it helped lift up that heavy burden from my mother. Yes, death is always sad, and she took it very hard. They were supposed to celebrate their 70-year anniversary in October, which was painful.

Let The Healing Begin.

In dealing with the pain of a loved one, there has to be a healing process. Friends, don’t take your loved ones for granted, especially those lost or backslidden. Pray and never stop believing in their redemption through Christ Jesus.

My Dad had accepted the Lord many years ago but strayed away. Upon his deathbed, he re-dedicated his life to Jesus. I am comforted that he is now walking the streets of gold with his Savior. Thinking about that brings relief and comfort even though we miss him.

While the grieving process is normal, it is not healthy to stay in that mode. There has to be the healing of a broken heart. I prayed for my mom to get that healing, and within a few days, she was comforted and strengthened. Enclosed below is a prayer for a broken heart. (1) You may not be going through the death of a loved one, but we have times in our lives in which our hearts are broken.

Having this in mind, I want to encourage you to pray it over yourself. It will give you the comfort that you need in your life. Remember, God is the God of new beginnings. I am adding a video family tribute (2) made for my Dad. His nickname was Manolo. The Spanish ending is translated as —Until we meet again. We will remember you always.

(1) Prayer for a broken heart–Father, I come to you because I have a broken heart. I ask you to remove any root of bitterness inside of me. I forgive those who have hurt me. I receive healing in all areas of my life. (Grief, sadness, and loss of a loved one). You said in your word that you have come to heal my broken heart. Lord, heal me now. Restore to me the joy of salvation. Bring laughter back into my life. I receive this now and am excited about my new beginning in life. You are the Lord of new beginnings, and I thank you for your comfort, in Jesus’ name-Amen.

Article courtesy of the Christian Corner Ministry                        (www.thechristiancorner.org)   

Helpful links-

Part two--https://bit.ly/3YHbiML

(2) Video tribute to Manolo Santos and my personal insights. 

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Plunder Of War.




Greetings. Today we will look at the Plunders of War. Whether you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are the result of a plunder of war. To better understand this concept, let's look at what happened at Salvation--

1-Jesus is the word and seed. (John 1;1,14, Luke 8:11)

2- Jesus's death brought reconciliation and Salvation to the world. ( Ps 2:8, 2 Cor 5:18-19) We were his plunders of war. 

3- It's up to us to accept his gift of Salvation. We need to confess and receive Him as Lord.  (Rom 10:8-10) Failure to do so means rejecting his gift, making us an enemy of the Lord, and condemning us to a destiny of Hell and a Lake of Fire. In Middle Eastern culture, rejecting a gift was an offense and would create enmity. 

4- Deut 20:13-14 and Deut 21:10-14 illustrates the beautiful process of Salvation. In battle, Women would be treated with respect as POWs. Many would get married and enjoy the benefits of that covenant. Please take some time to listen to the following links for more on this exciting topic. God bless. 

Plunder of war Part 1--https://bit.ly/4438KJy

Plunder of war Part 2--https://bit.ly/3DLbGA9

Monday, July 24, 2023

The root of the problem.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 


                      Greetings. Here is a testimony from our sister Summer on how our teachings blessed her--I heard your teaching on "Delight Yourself in the Lord'. I have a testimony about that and God prospered me too.                                                                                                                                            When I needed a job and a place to live, I decided to delight myself in the Lord, be content in my situation and started to enjoy myself. Then immediately, doors opened for me and I got a job. Soon after that, someone offered me a place to live as a caregiver. Praise God !                                                                                                                        We welcome all your testimonies. For those who are participating in our free prize for this month, please listen to our podcasts and read our blog post for the week. Let us know how these teachings have blessed you. Your name will be entered into a drawing and God willing, we will announce the blessed winner on our Facebook livestream in the first week of August.                                                                                                            This morning, we will be looking at the root of the problem.  Have you ever had days in which everything was upside down? Jesus did! Let's look at his example and learn from it. Click on the link below and God bless.                                                                                                                                  https://youtu.be/pe-YTLAhXUc                                            

Friday, July 14, 2023

Rejoice!


 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Ps 37:4)

The word for today is Delight. Delight means to be joyous and happy. Trials and tribulations will come, but if we will look at the word, we will win. The word of God says that we are more than conquerors. Every trial and tribulation has an expiration date. We are destined to win in the end-so rejoice! 

When we delight in the Lord, we will change our circumstances. Depression has to leave. A joyful Spirit will cause us to ascend to our mountain in victory with a shout! Caleb said-Give me this mountain and it became his inheritance. (Joshua 14: 6-13) Not all mountains are designed to be moved. Some are there for our inheritance! 

So, let us bear this in mind. Delight is the word for today. No matter what comes, you are destined to win. Finally, Part 2 of time is continued on the following link ( https://bit.ly/3PXXmeY


Listen to "Delight yourself in the Lord-Part 1" on Spreaker.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Time

          


To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 
 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;                                                                       Ecc 3:1-2

In this study, I want to focus on verse 2 that says a time to be born and a time to die. Concerning a time to be born, let's look at the birth of a child. The birth of a child is a happy occasion. Usually, when a baby comes into this world. It's a time of festivities, a time of rejoicing. Everyone is happy.

A time to die. Death is associated with sadness, loss, and grieving. We have homecoming funerals for the Christian believer, but that does not alleviate the sad feelings of joy. It leads to broken hearts, wounded emotions and great sadness. Some people never recover from a loss of a loved one.

I want to address the subject of having a long life. God wants us to have a long life. We don't have to walk in uncertainly or fear. Please join us and find out how God wants to bless us. Click the link below. God bless.

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