Temptation and Suffering

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. Hebrews 2:18 The above scripture is referring to Jesus Christ.  It lets us know that he understands what we go through when we are being tempted by negative influences, because he was tempted and suffered while he …

Forgive Me (Let Me Explain)

Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all. Psalm 65:3 NLT I have just written a new book under the name J.C. Maine.  The name of the book is called “Pleasurable Consequences.”  It is a story about a man named Alex Emerson who cheated on his wife, Sheila, multiple times.  The book …

The Holy Spirit

And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:2 The Lord will give the Holy Spirit to anyone that studies, meditates on, believes, and put in practice his Word, …

God’s Warning

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.  But now ye also put off all these; …

Book of the Covenant

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 The following statement from the …

Pray for Your Enemies

“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.  Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” Luke 6:27-28 We all have met people who have disliked us or hated us for some unjust reason.  They could have hated you for the …

Destiny

For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. Jeremiah 29:11 AMP There are things in life we are destined to do or become.  One person is destined to be …

Fear Not

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 When we face challenges in our lives, a lot of us believe that we face them …