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Read and Study the Bible The Bible tells us how to know God…how to find eternal life…and how to experience genuine life in our inner person. It gives health to our souls and tells us how to heal broken relationships. The answers to life’s questions are found in the Bible. But where does a person begin in reading and studying the Bible. Here’s an approach to try that’s been effective for many around the world: Start by Reading Ten Minutes a Day. The truth of the Bible is food for your soul. The Bible will literally become a part of you, and your hunger for God’s Word will increase if you begin reading God’s Word daily. If you find that ten minutes a day isn’t enough to satisfy your spiritual hunger for the Word, try ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening. You may need several ten minute feedings throughout the day. Make sure you have a small readable copy of the Bible that you can carry with you. There are many free Bible apps you can download t...

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the  Lord  your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 God always keeps His unconditional promises. T he  Lord  - Yahweh - God's continuous presence is always with us. God's fulfillment of His promises will continue until eternity! Search the scriptures for the promises God; you can even do a Google search - oh yes you can! Check out my post here on " Just Google It ." Write down as many as you need on a piece of paper or index card and carry them with you. Read them throughout the day. May the Word of God give you peace today. Be blessed and be a blessing!

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goal. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails.  Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Take a flying leap of faith. Quit holding out. Quilt holding back. Push all your chips to the middle of the table. It's time to ante up all your faith. It's time to go all in. It's time to go all out. - Mark Batte...

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance. 2 Timothy 3:10 The beauty of connecting with others is that we have the opportunity to develop friendships with people who are very different from us. Friendships can expose us to new experiences and ideas. When you think about people who have enriched you life simply because you know them, who comes to mind? Friends can teach you all kinds of amazing lessons about life and God. Four friends to consider inviting into your life: someone who can mentor you (like Paul), someone you can mentor (like Timothy), someone who shows love through quiet listening (like Mary), and someone who show love through service (like Martha). We should prayerfully ask for God's wisdom and guidance in our closest relationships. We also should pay attention to some of the choices Jesus made in His friendships.   When Jesus selected the disciples, He did not pick people who would be...

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Using Google Search is a fun, quick tool to add to your Bible Study Skills. As my husband so fondly says, "Just Google It!" And it's true you can Google anything, including questions/facts about the Bible.  Click here if the video doesn't play:  Watch a short video here Here are a couple examples of searches I did and the results... You have questions about the Bible or you have a situation in your life and you want to find answers - Google It! There are lots of interesting articles that come up, blog posts, Christian authors and pastors; 365promises.com; godvine.com; biblegateway.com.  So, you have questions - Just Google It! Be Blessed and be a blessing.

“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.      For the glory of the  Lord  rises to shine on you. 2  Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth,      but the glory of the  Lord  rises and appears over you. 3  All nations will come to your light;      mighty kings will come to see your radiance." Isaiah 60:1-3 God will transform His people’s (Christ-Followers’) destiny from the darkness as black as night caused by sin. The transformation of all nations and might kings (presidents and world leaders) will be so radical that all kingdoms will take notice and be drawn to God through his people. ( The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory. -  Revelation 21:24) In Isaiah, Zion is a theological name for Jerusalem, the city of God. Zion symbolizes God’s presence and protec...

The pathway to God's best is paved with faith! Don't be limited by your own imagination. God is in control of every aspect of our lives, every circumstance (Romans 8:20) God can work all things together for His good. He knows what's best for our lives. Saying no to things that are good allows you to say yes to things that are great. Know that you are loved, you are blessed, chosen, adopted into the Kingdom, favored, redeemed and forgiven. God wants to do a new thing - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Run to God not away from God - Proverbs 18:10 God knows what best for our lives -  Romans 8:29 Shine like the stars in the universe as we hold out the Word of Life! Be blessed and be a blessings.

TODAY TGFT – Thank God for Today (Psalm 118:24) "The Lord has done it this very day;  let us rejoice today and be glad." Colossians 2:6 "Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him"   Being a CF is not something you do it’s something you are... Will those in the world around you recognize that Jesus lives on the inside you of or do you blend in with the world? John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." We are the branches, Jesus is the vine Apart from the vine we cannot survive Celebrate TODAY & live a Christ-filled, fulfilling lifestyle Connect TODAY to others in personal, vibrant relationships   Matthew 16:25 (The Message) I love the verse translation! "Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kin...

  John 8:32 says,   “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ( NIV ) God wants success in every area of our lives – home, work, business – God wants us to have abundance. God has NOT given us a spirit of fear but of love, power, and sound mind. We are then able to be free to fulfill the purpose that we are given to live. Free from all the fears, doubts and misconceptions that would cause us to miss our purpose to achieve our highest and best. Free to create the abundance in every area of our lives. We can then start to really enjoy our lives and live freely to be ourselves when we truly understand God’s truth vs. the lies of the enemy.       Go out and turn your world upside down or right side up! Have fun living in God’s love. Make those around you feel special and wonderful in your space. Share God’s love and His heart with everyone you meet. Expect great things and great things will happen! JOY - not ju...

TGFT - Thank God for Today (Psalm 118:24) Life is unpredictable but God's character IS predictable. Celebrate Life! (Matthew 11:19)

Six Things I Learned in October  1. The month of October I joined a group of bloggers for a 31 day writing challenge and amazingly, I did not miss a day. I posted something each of the 31 days! I loved the challenge...  2. I enjoy posting inspirational messages and using the photos I take to share the "Good News." 3. A fun place to visit and dream - "I wish I lived here!" The Biltmore Estates  4. Over the river and through the wood and yes - pass grandmas house to get here, but so worth it - Crabtree Falls, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, N.C.    5. No matter what we're going through in this life, no matter what the challenges are - God stands by His promises - He will never leave us or abandon us. People disappoint but God never will! But...life is still... 6. Now, I'm trying to decide on a theme for Novemb er!  Thank you for stopping by my blog and please do come again...

Hey ladies, we did it, we have finished the book!!! It’s a wrap – woo hoo… I have enjoyed spending time with you over these last 9 weeks of this study. I hope your prayer life is forever changed. I am here for you and stay tuned I will be posting updates from time to time until our next study in the Spring! We had a few growth challenges during this study – I’ve listed them below, you can share them with friends and family. I love meeting God and knowing that no matter where I am He’s always there. I hope you made the commitment but no worries you can do challenges as your schedule permits. We also created our Life Goals List (see Chapter 15). “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 (NIV)   In our time together, it’s my hope that your prayer life has been forever changed and you have a more personal, vibrant relationship with The Lord. Here's our growt...