REFLECT

We use sunglasses to REFLECT the sun. We REFLECT our thoughts. But often times we REFLECT to deflect. Know that "As water REFLECTS the face so one's life REFLECTS the heart"

MEMORY

One of the greatest gifts is MEMORY, capturing moments of life. There are good MEMORIES in bad times. "By which also you are saved if you keep in MEMORY what I preached to you, unless you have believed in vain."

CREATE - GOD HAS A BLESSING

We CREATE from our minds. Some claim we CREATE fake news, But what can we CREATE to restore our human decency? "Start over and CREATE a new clean heart within me". GOD HAS A BLESSING

ANGER

This political climate is increasing ANGER. In our ANGER we say things we don't mean. Some ANGER brings uncivil actions. "In your ANGER do not sin, do not give the devil a foothold".. GOD HAS A BLESSING

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AWARENESS

We are AWARE when it's cold outside. Our sense of AWARENESS often signals... But when we are totally AWARE of GOD, our eyes shall see, our ears shall hear his words

HELP

We ask siri for HELP. We sometimes can't HELP ourselves. But who HELPS when there is no HELP? For I am the LORD your GOD who takes hold of your right hand and says to you. do not fear I will HELP you.

SUFFERING

We sometimes SUFFER through a movie, yet for many SUFFERING is a way of life. Why? After your season of SUFFERING, GOD in all his grace will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

BLESSING

Most have the BLESSING of food, shelter and water. Yet my neighbor loses while mine stands. Scripture says, It's not luck, It's GOD favor. From the fullness of his grace, we have all received one BLESSING after another.

ANXIETY

Feeling ANXIETY? Entertainers feel ANXIETY before performing. But how do we deal with fatal ANXIETY? Scripture says, "Cast all your ANXIETY on him because he cares for you".

KNEEL

I wrote a lyric, "I'll get down on my KNEES, baby please give me that..." We ask for many things when we KNEEL in prayer. For he who KNEELS before God can stand before anyone.

RECOVERY

Signs of RECOVERY in the stock market. We sometimes lie in the RECOVERY room. But how do you RECOVER from the UNRECOVERABLE? Be thankful that you have the opportunity to RECOVER!

HESITATION

Bill Gates call you to invest $50. You think "Yes" but HESITATES and he hangs up. Do you further HESITATE to call back? When the Holy Spirit lays something in your heart, move without HESITATION.

BRAVE

We are the home of the BRAVE, we do BRAVE acts. Are you BRAVE enough to face your worst fear? Scripture says, "Be strong, be BRAVE, be fearless, you are never alone".

CHANGE

We CHANGE our hairstyles, we CHANGE our thinking. Do these CHANGING times leave your future uncertain? Worrying doesn't CHANGE anything, but trusting in GOD CHANGES everything.

SUN

The SUN rises, the SUN sets. How would you live if life was totally eclipsed?? SCRIPTURE: From the rising of the SUN to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.

CONFLICT

CONFLICTS of ideas, CONFLICTS of principles. Our world is full of violence, and our daily lives can be marred by CONFLICT and turmoil. But GOD promises his people a peace that surpasses all understanding...

REFRESH

A cool REFRESHING drink. We REFRESH web pages, but how do we REFRESH our tired soul? Remember - Those who REFRESH others will themselves be REFRESHED

MERCY

Lord have MERCY, Oh Lawd have MERCY, yet we walk away from those we love with no MERCY... SCRIPTURE: Blessed are the MERCIFUL for they shall receive MERCY

GRACE

We say GRACE before a meal. A swan is a pillar of GRACE, yet we don't exhibit GRACE... Scripture: My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

WORK

Tired of WORK? Always more WORK to do, yet some have no WORK at all... Whatever you do, WORK at it with all your heart as for the LORD...

REACTION

Ever have a bug land on you? Do you repel, swat, ignore, or protect? Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you REACT to it.

GROWTH

GROWTH is understanding the more you speed, the longer it will take to reach your destination. As for man, his days are as grass: his beautiful GROWTH is like the flower of his field. PSALM 103:15

TASTE

TASTE is one of human senses. "Hmm... that sure TASTE good!" Yet life sometimes TASTE as if the TASTE has been slapped out of your mouth. O TASTE and see that the Lord is good. PSALM 34:8

FATHER

Dads yell a lot...Yes, my room's a little dirty but he keeps trippin'... I don't understand his reason why? "Simply because you are my child and I am your FATHER!

HONESTY

Would you claim that which is not yours? We are taught, HONESTY is the best policy. Yet HONESTY remains an open question. Whoever speaks the truth gives HONEST evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

WAIT

We WAIT for the bus to our destination. We become impatient and the bus passes by. Scripture says, "Be still before the LORD and WAIT patiently for him"...

HONOR

We HONOR those we regard with great respect. Some seeking HONOR , brings DISHONOR. Scripture: For the Lord God is a sun and shield, the Lord bestows favor and HONOR. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. PSALM 84:11

PLANS

The reason we make PLANS is to achieve a goal.Too often we judge by failure or success. Scripture teaches, "You can make many PLANS but the Lord's purpose will prevail'...

DISTRACT

Whenever there's a big story in the media, look for the story they're trying to DISTRACT you from... DISTRACTIONS can change your course... Don't let others DISTRACT you from what GOD has already told you to do

STRENGTH

Do you have the STRENGTH to carry the weight on your shoulders? Or is the load too heavy to bear? Scripture says, BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME AND GAVE ME STRENGTH

DECISIONS

Make war, make peace? Deciding which way to go in life can be a tough DECISION... Don't just make good DECISIONS make GOD DECISIONS...

TRUST

Do you really TRUST?? For TRUST takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair... Man says "Show me and I'll TRUST you", GOD says "TRUST me and I'll show you"...

RISK

SUNDAY BLESSING: Are you a gambler, or do you take no RISK? In life there is only one sure bet. Faith is the willingness to RISK anything on GOD...

INTEGRITY

Many are making money knowingly at the expense of others losing jobs... GOD says, "Better is a man who walks in his INTEGRITY, than a rich man who is crooked in his ways!"

TRUTH

We are taught to tell the TRUTH, yet we don't quite always. In today's world TRUTH is now blurred. Lord keep me from believing any lies of the enemy. Help me to live in the TRUTH of your word!

EXCELLENCE

Are you trying to EXCEL in the race of life? EXCELLENCE is not being the best, it is doing your best. GOD has destined you to soar, for you have victory and EXCELLENCE on the inside!

CHOICES

Sunday Blessing: Health Care CHOICES... ACA "Care All Around"... AHCA "Fiscally Sound"... Which do you believe GOD would choose?

FORGIVENESS

GOD teaches FORGIVENESS yet it is hard to say, I Forgive You... Remember FORGIVENESS is unlocking the door to let someone free and realizing you were the prisoner...

DISRUPTION

DISRUPTION: To interrupt an event, activity or process. Many are using DISRUPTION to shake things up! God shows us that sometimes a broken dam leads to new grass...

HOPE

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst?? Keep HOPE alive, yet all HOPE seems lost. I almost gave up but GOD gave me HOPE!!

FLOWERS

FLOWERS are one of Gods greatest creations. So as we receive FLOWERS on this special day, be reminded that you are GOD'S favorite Valentine...

DESTRUCTION

Many are protesting the DESTRUCTION of their values
God says, "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you" "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned"...

VISION

Have a VISION of where you're going in life or is difficult to see through the trees? Know that true VISION lies with seeing what God sees!

WINNING

WINNING at all cost, yet the battle seems lost
When the war is over and done
Know that God has declared
You had already won

INTERSECTION

When you find yourself at an INTERSECTION of life
Where you're not sure which way to go
No matter which direction you choose
God has a map for your journey

GOD TOLD ME

GOD TOLD ME, no matter what you've been through
Remember you've got so much more to do
GOD TOLD ME, take his hand
and you will understand

COMPETITION

COMPETITION often leaves one side sad, one side glad
But no matter who may have lost or won
God has a Blessing for everyone

GIVING THANKS

Turkey, yams and so much more
But what are you really thankful for?
Know that this season begins and ends
By GIVING THANKS for health, family and good friends

HURRICANE

The high winds and rain of a HURRICANE
Brings massive loss and devastation
Understand that through the storm
God is Blessing the fruits of irrigation

FEAR

If you are living in FEAR
Scared your destiny is no longer clear
God says "Jump and you shall find"
Power, Love and a sound mind

ELECTIONS

Now it's time to vote
For whom those we must choose
But when the choice is GOD
We will never ever lose

SEASONS

It is often said
that SEASONS come and go
Through every change in life
God's Blessings flow

LOVE

Love, Love, Love
Love may come and go
But know that God shows from up above
That nothing can separate you from his LOVE

STRESS

Though a joyous time,
Are the demands of the holidays causing STRESS?
Exhale, take a deep breath
Then count the ways, you've been blessed

GIFTS

Christmas GIFTS, Santa Claus
Online stores, shopping malls
Whether your GIFT is big or small
Know that GOD gave us the greatest GIFT of all

RESOLUTIONS

Losing weight, Amassing great wealth
No more cigarettes, and of course good health
Whatever your new RESOLUTIONS
The will of GOD is always the solution

SHARE

In today's world, like this message
We are often asked to share
Remember that Jesus taught us
That when we care, you will SHARE!

DISAPPOINTMENTS

Many are filled with DISAPPOINTMENTS
For GOD says "Hope deferred makes the heart sick"
But a longing deferred is a tree of life
Know that DISAPPOINTMENTS are God's way of saying
"I have got something better"

FAITH

Does life have you walking a high wire blind, no light?
GOD says, "We walk by FAITH, not by sight"