Independence In Christ! July, 2013

I have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). I have been bought with a price; I am not my own; I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Never Stop Loving! By Gene McGuire November, 2013

“(Love) does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, it is not provoked. . .bears all things. . . .endures all things. ” (1Cor. 13:5-6)

COMMENT: Are you gellin? If you look at television, you know where I’m coming from. This is part of an 0ld commercial for Doctor Scholl’s Messaging Gel Shoe Insoles. They are alleging that if an individual is wearing this product, they can withstand difficult situations with great peace, grace and forgiveness. My favorite episode it when a gentleman flags down a cab and someone else beats him to the car door and “steals” his ride. Because of those Gel Insoles, he doesn’t get upset but takes it all in his stride. Some time ago I reported to you an incident a member of my Church had in Florida. As Marguerite was doing her morning jog she passed a middle-aged Caucasian woman who yelled out the N word at her. Well, as far as I know, my sister in the Lord wasn’t wearing those Dr. Scholl’s Gel Shoe Insoles but she had the love of God firmly implanted in her heart and she ignored the insult. Even though this incident didn’t occur on April 1st, the joke is certainly on that obnoxious, insensitive middle-aged woman because Marguerite is not an African America, she is actually an East Indian!

SCRIPTURE STUDY:John 14:27, Phil. 4:6,7

WISE SAYING: MOST PEOPLE CAN LOVE THOSE WHO LOVE THEM, BUT IT TAKES A MATURE CHRISTIAN TO LOVE THEIR ENEMIES.

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Scared To Go To Heaven? by Gene McGuire September 30, 2013

“I [Jesus} am the true vine, and My Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away and every branch that bears fruit He prunes that it may bear more fruit. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.” (John 15:1,2 & 6)

COMMENT: As I see it, there are three categories of people who approach Jesus. Firstly, we have those who diligently seek the Lord to follow Him and the evidence of their conversion is a changed life; they bear much fruit. The second group are those who are sincere about their salvation, but they are “half-stepping” with one foot in the world and the other appendage in God’s Kingdom. The Bible calls them carnal Christians. (1 Cor. 3:3) They will be saved, but as if through fire (1 Cor 3:15) and they also will not avail themselves of the abundant life right here on earth that is available to those who follow closely after the Lord. (John 10:10) Finally, we have people who confess the Lordship of Jesus with their mouths but their hearts are not in it. They’re only interested in some “fire insurance” just in case this “Hell thing” is real. You may see them at church every Sunday looking pious and spiritual but in their everyday lifestyle, NOTHING HAS CHANGED. I believe that this latter group will be the ones who will be taken away and thrown into the fire. Periodically, we all might want to reexamine ourselves to make sure of our standing.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: Matthew 7:21,22,23 and 25:31-41

Salvation Cannot Be Comproimised! August, 2013

 

“In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.'” (John 3:3, NIV)

I laugh when I hear born again believers say they are out of work.  You seem God has plenty of work for us to do.  In fact, He gave us a job of telling people about Christ and many think it’s something that we aren’t supposed tp do.  In fact, if your family or friends are anything like mine you will get the strongest reaction from them when you let them know that you are born again.  And that reaction most likely won’t be that great!   People who really like you realize that they don’t so much.  They just thought they did.  You are quietly ostracized mainly by Christians who feel you are a tad too serious.  It happens so much…that you get used to it.  You have two choices at this point…(cause its a test) because you can either scale it back (your zest and enthusiasm) or you can keep praying, keep staying before God…ignoring all of the people and their views…keep being you!   I do not have time to evaluate what others are doing…because the devil tries his best to get me off course…but Hod daily loads me with benefits!   And I’m so glad.  Stsy on course…remember why you’re here and complete your mission!

 

 

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Independence In Christ! July, 2013

 

 

I have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). I have been bought with a price; I am not my own; I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

 

He Died For Us! March, 2013

Matthew 27:50-53
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

Don’t Let Salvation Elude You! August, 2012

Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.

I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.

You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.

Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved.

Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself.

Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.
Amen.

This Prayer originated from this site:  HERE

“Salvation Road!” ! By Gene McGuire June 22, 2012

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved. . .” (Mark 16:15,16)

COMMENT: Today we are going to tackle a very sensitive subject. Some may even call me an unflattering name because of my stance. Since I am African American, racist would be inappropriate. Of course, I could be painted with the same broad brush used on Bill Cosby and be called an “Uncle Tom“. What is that old childhood adage?: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.”  Many of the national black leaders blame the plight of the inner city dwellers on racism. They say that the crime and poverty are due to the bias that exists in America. It is my opinion that this kind of “victim mentality” does not get to the crux of the problem. The problem is moral decay. I’m convinced that the enormous rates of  incarceration, high school drop-outs and HIV infections are a reflection of just one startling statistic that speaks volumes: 70% of Black children are born out of wedlock. What do you expect to get when you have children raising children? And to add misery to injury, there is no male input. The family is the basic institution primarily responsible to produce viable individuals. Of course, the answer to any earthly problem is Jesus. We send missionaries all over the world but we need missionaries right here in the “hood” to bring God‘s Word which contains the answer to living a successful and overcoming life. We are grateful to the courageous men and women who have heeded this challenge. I am blessed to have two personal friends who do just that.  Steve and Teri Mullen are ministering in south east Washington DC. Their ministry is called KIDS KONNECTION.* Let us pray for them and that more courageous brethren will join in the fray.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: Luke 10: 2,3

WISE SAYING: INVEST YOUR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. YOU’LL RECEIVE ETERNAL BENEFITS.

Get Saved! That Will Make It A Really Happy New Year!!! by E. Davenport January 1, 2012

Please do not get me wrong…I wish you a Happy New Year!

 

We all look to the new year’s for a fresh start.  But, the truth of the matter is a really fresh start is a life where you make Jesus your personal Lord and Savior.

This is not “religious mumbo jumbo,” but it is true.  You don’t believe me…try this…say a prayer…

Dear God, please show me if you are real and I will believe it.  Show me how to change my life for the better, show me how to have peace and no fear for Christ‘s sake.  Amen

Let’s look at some Salvation scriptures:

But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were [so] far away, through (by, in) the blood of Christ have been brought near.
Ephesians 2: 1

 

And although you at one time were estranged and alienated from Him and were of hostile attitude of mind in your wicked activities, yet now has [Christ, the Messiah] reconciled [you to God] in the body of His flesh through death, in order to present you holy and faultless and irreproachable in His [the Father‘s] presence. Colossians 1: 21-22

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now Your word do I keep [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it]. Psalm 119: 67

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Psalm 119: 71

Come to Him [then, to that] Living Stone which men tried and threw away, but which is chosen [and] precious in God’s sight.
1 Peter 2: 4

Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them. Hebrews 7: 25

For with the heart a person believes (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Christ) and so is justified (declared righteous, acceptable to God), and with the mouth he confesses (declares openly and speaks out freely his faith) and confirms [his] salvation.
Romans 10: 10

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I BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU THIS YEAR…THAT YOU WILL HAVE A BLESSED YEAR WALKING THE COURSE THAT GOD HAS FOR YOU!

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