From My Heart and Mind

Today at church I am speaking on the power of the Word of God in the life of a Christ-Follower.  I don't have time to cover all of these so here they are for further study/reflection. The Benefits of the Word of God Answered prayer (John 15:7 and Proverbs 28:9).  Jesus said that if we would continue in a vital relationship with Him and His Word remained in us we could ask for whatever we wanted and it would be granted. Now, if we consider that His Word is in us, we must conclude that we would be praying in accord or consistent with His word and will (1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, The wise man wrote that whoever turned their ear away from hearing His Word, their prayer would be an abomination to God (Proverbs 28:9). Victory over sin (Psalms 119:9 and 11; 1 John 2:14; John 8:31-32; Psalms 37:31).  His Word abiding deep within us makes us aware of sin, spiritually strong and keeps us from sliding down the slippery slope of sin. It doesn’t mean we will never fail but we

As we start the year 2013 it might be easy to be a little anxious-- the "fiscal cliff", the economy, uncertainty abounds, personal circumstances can be "iffy."  But I have learned the important lesson of being thankful which is a great antidote to many problems and issues.  You should try it.  So, here goes: 1) I am thankful to Almighty God for giving me breath, a mind and fingers to type this.  I am thankful that he dragged me to the foot of the cross and caused me to view and understand that He Himself died under my punishment so that I do not have to.  I am grateful that God loves me in spite of me.  I am thankful that He holds the future securely in His hand. 2) I am grateful for my wonderful wife Sallie of 26 years.  She is more wonderful all the time, she does an amazing balancing act by being a wonderful medical professional, a good friend and an even better mother to our three kids.   3) I am grateful for my three incredible, talented and wonderfu