by lighthouse | Nov 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 11:14 “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” In many people’s minds truth is relative. One’s opinion is as valuable as the next. An open mind is what we should have. There is a higher power and you determine what that power is. The Devil loves this misguided thinking for it takes from the One and Only True God the truth of absolute truth. The God of the Universe and His absolute truth have withstood not only the test of time, His truth has withstood all opposition and always will. Study your Bibles for therein lies your Redeemer, your Father and your Holy Spirit. Your Heavenly future is absolutely sealed.
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?
by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” Is donating time, talent and treasure a sensitive, conscience tingling action? Should you and I donate 10% based on our net income or gross income? Another question: Does God bless you and me based on our width or on our height? Answer: God blesses us based on His love. Our giving is the same. Giving is not a % thing; giving is based on the heart and love and appreciation. Don’t you do the same with your own children? Giving is not a matter of financial calculation of the brain—-Giving is always a matter of 1 organ–the heart.
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 8:22 “In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.” You and I have the ability to encourage or discourage. Do you have a child, a friend, a spouse, or even a grocery store clerk who is affected by the way you treat them? Yes, you do. Everyone you come in contact with is affected by you and by your attitude toward them. Try today making an effort to honestly encourage everyone you come in contact with and you will find your day will be filled with joy. Test that truth!
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 8:21 “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” How can you and I care what God thinks without caring about the concerns of His creations made in His image? We have bracelets which have the initials WWJD, implying we actively care about the mindset of our Creator, what about the well being of His creation from conception through natural life? Paul urges us to be consistent–caring about both God and man.
by lighthouse | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 8:9 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” We all place too much emphasis on earthly assets. Millionaires, billionaires, those living in wealth are almost always considered the lucky ones; whereas, we also know wealth is very short lived and never of itself generates either happiness, a good life or satisfaction and peace. Jesus has given each of us wealth beyond measure which will last into eternity. Never let earthly wealth influence you. Be impressed with the free wealth given by your Savior. We have 2 prayer requests. I have a prayer request please. Please pray for an organization called On Our Own. It’s an organization that has several houses in St. Paul in which people with disabilities live and receive some help. I have a friend who lives in one of the houses and they have bed bugs they have been unable to get rid of for several months. Poor guy gets bit many times every night. Please pray...
by lighthouse | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 7:1 “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” God has made–out of this world–promises to each of us. God could not be more loving to each of us. Our God is beyond wonderful–so much so that our minds cannot comprehend His loving concern for each of us. Each of us knows what I just wrote. Therefore, isn’t it a strong desire on your and my part to show our God our sincere appreciation by living our lives as His dear children?
by lighthouse | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 6:18 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” You and I are God’s child. How does that statement affect and effect your life? The truth of the statement has to make each of us marvel–that has to be the affect and the way we act as the result of the statement has to have a tremendous effect on our actions and life. Being God’s child–that is phenomenal!
