by lighthouse | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 11:3 “But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” The snake knew Eve had a weakness. All the snake had to do was find it. You and I are no different. That is a very bold statement. In my sober houses (The Lighthouse) the addictions are obvious–drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling, anger, etc.Mentors are assigned to help understand and deal with the weaknesses. What about you and me? What is my weakness? What is your weakness? Don’t let Satan win the battle. Thankfully, Jesus won the war. We need His help to also win the battle.
by lighthouse | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 10:18 “For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” Being boastful is not a trait of a Christian. I am great will never be spoken by one who is thankful for the sacrifice of our Savior. If Jesus, who was and is indeed Great never boasted that thought of Himself, certainly you and I have less boasting rights and should express and inwardly feel and admit in all humility, we are servants and obedient children of our Heavenly Father and if there is ever glory, it is totally glory given to our Heavenly Father.
by lighthouse | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:14b-15 “…because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” God’s gift of grace is beyond our understanding. His gift of grace which brings peace, comfort, hope and eternal life with Himself in Heaven and which lasts through eternity is indescribable. Try and think of God’s second greatest gift to you—your spouse, your child/children, your grandchildren, the beauty of where you live, or?….. All wonderful gifts, yet nothing compares to His everlasting gift of grace! There is no greater love.
by lighthouse | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:10 “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” The source of all your possessions, talents, time and faith is your generous and loving Heavenly Father. None of us can ever look in the mirror and conclude we are really something. Never conclude—-wow, look at me–I have accomplished amazing things. Rather, each of us should look in the mirror and in humility say—wow, look at me—God has accomplished amazing things with me and through me–my stuff, my faith, my family, my all—what a fantastic God. Thank you my Heavenly Father. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” When you get up in the morning is your thought process–let’s see, this is what I have to do today, or do you begin the day—by the grace of God, with my Savior at my side, this is what God and I will do today! Which awakening thought will give you a better day?
