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Overcoming Discouragements
Have you ever felt like you are going “downhill” instead of moving up and ahead? Have opportunities disappeared and you can’t seem to shake yourself out of disappointment? Has a series of failures caused you to doubt yourself? Well, if so, come and join me because I’ve been through some recent physical challenges that have…
Read MoreLIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
THANKS TO OUR LISTENERS All of us at iworship423 have been blessed by the increasing number of listeners each day! We are especially blessed when we have the privilege of bringing a listener to Christ! There are two songs that bring the most requests for help in finding Jesus—“Raise a Hallelujah”[i] and “Waymaker.” There…
Read MoreFEAR NOT!
Fear has swept across America and the world due to the Pandemic, worries over wars, and other issues. Every day we see people showing signs of being afraid, especially when they are outside of their homes. This is not true in many States of the USA, but it is surprising to see it when we…
Read MoreBOLDNESS!
“When they saw the BOLDNESS of Peter and John, and saw that they were untrained men, they marveled! And they realized these men had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13, NKJV, shortened). While studying the Book of Acts for a home fellowship, the word “BOLDNESS” caught my attention. I have been feeling for…
Read MoreJesus’ Name is “the Near One”
Sometimes while reading scripture, a certain word or phrase “jumps off the page.” This is the Holy Spirit sending you a message. Jesus likes to fire up our Holy Spirit to send messages. As He said, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27), identifying Him as our shepherd who cares for us. We discussed this…
Read MoreGOD’S UNFAILING, EVERLASTING LOVE
Is there a “first love” you remember from your childhood? It might have been a neighbor or someone at school. Maybe it was someone who lived down the street. Or, it might have been someone that you met at school or at a church function. Does this bring any memories to your mind? My everlasting…
Read MoreSpeak with Boldness and Power
Have you had times in your life when you knew you had to speak out powerfully? Did you realize that you had to say something and not just let it go? This happened to me many years ago when a crisis appeared unexpectedly. A True Story I was invited to apply for an important job—the…
Read MoreWAIT ON THE LORD
Are you hoping for something new in 2022? Or, like me, are you still waiting for something you’ve wanted for many years? This topic of waiting on the Lord comes at the New Year when many think about their future and what it holds. Helpfully, the Bible has some answers! Some Helpful Bible Passages …
Read MoreJoy to the World!
As Christmas (and Hannukah) approaches, we remember some joyful times with family and friends. Also, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! In homes, stores, and radio stations we hear Christmas music. There are a surprising number of Christmas carols that contain the words “Joy,” or “Joyful!” The song “Joy to the World” is a…
Read MoreYOU HAVE WATCHMEN OVER YOU
“This is what the Lord says…I appointed watchmen over you” (Jeremiah 6:16-17, NIV) Take a second and think about your youth and the journey you have taken since childhood. Do you have times that were difficult or even scary where you got through it in some amazing way? Do…
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