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Marriage Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage should be honored by all......” Gen. 3: 20-23 20 “.... But for Adam no suitable helper was found.   21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep;  and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and  then closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made  a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought  her to the man. 23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones  and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman, ’ for she was taken out of man.”  M utual commitment to a united life. Af firmation of God”s design for marriage. R esounds with the joy of companionship. R esults in the establishment of a family. I n volves the total devotion of love. A ssures the security of promises and vows. G ives pleasure in all aspects of a marriage relationship. E ndures in a quality of life shared through all the years   Gen. 3:24 “24 That is why a man leaves his father ...

  Making A Great Nation Much has been said about making a Great Nation. the desire is admirable. The vision is commentable. The effort is formidable. The result is foundational for a good and an enduring  government.  The Bible, God’s Word, gives specific  requirements for this to be achieved.    Prov.14:34a  (NLT ) “ Godlines s makes a nation great …”   G odly in attitude and action. O bservant of God’s law for human value. D iligent in keeping their promises. L iving a life of transparency. I nvesting time and energy for the benefit of the people. N ever neglecting the responsibility of personal accountability . E xcited about how God will bless the nation that trusts Him S erving as an honored privilege on behalf of the nation. S elflessly willing to sacrifice for the freedom of the nation. The opposite of this is ungodly which serves only selfless desires. Ungodliness will destroy any  nation that ignores, neglects or rebels a...

Bible Words Acrostic THE CROSS    Isa. 52:14 (NIV) Just as there were many who were appalled at him — his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness. Cicero was so afraid of the practice of crucifixion that he didn’t even want to think about it. So, he wrote in the 1st century BC :  “Let the very word ‘cross’ be far removed from not only the bodies of Roman citizens, but even from their thoughts, their eyes, and their ears." He viewed the cross as a symbol of unspeakable horror, which it was.  When I see someone wearing a cross I like to ask them if they understand what it symbolizes. You might be surprised at some of the answers. Then I ask them if it is OK for me to tell them what the cross means to christians. Given permission I tell the various views of the cross. Rome’s view of the Cross          C ruelty - Totally Inhuman.       R uthless - Without Mer...

ACROSTICS OF BIBLE WORDS RESPECT         How can we establish relationships that will mutually benefit all involved in our circle of life? With a sincere, humble and loving attitude. Respect Implies: R elationship - With honor.   E xpectation - With hope. S ensitivity - With empathy.  P ersonal - With intimacy.  E valuation - With appreciation.  C haracter - With Integrity T reatment - With kindness.  I Peter 2:17 (NLT) “Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters…..” 

VICTIM or VESSEL There are many times in my life, experiences or events, when I viewed life as a victim. But in the process of time I came to realize and understand that God was using them to mold me into a vessel useful to Him and an encouragement to others. The Bible helped me to see life from God’s view. Jer. 18:1-6 ) " 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make.  5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 6 "O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter? " says the Lord. "Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand , so are you in My hand , O house of Israel! The Danger in Living life as a Victim - V iews life as a perpetual problem.  I nclined to give up . C oncentrates on unfairness in life. T urns inward in depression. I ...

SUFFERING Psalms 115 : 49-50 49 Remember your promise to me, your servant; it gives me hope .   50 When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life. Effects of Our Suffering -   S orrow - Grief U ncertainty -  Confused  F railty -  Weakness F ear - Anxiety E xhaustion -  Worn Out    R estless - Uneasy I ncomprehensible -   Non-understanding N egative - Pessimism About the Future G roaning - Agony of the Soul PROMISE - P urpose - God’s Plan R emembrance - God’s Thoughtfulness O bservation - God’s Knowledge M indfulness  - God’s  Consideration  I ntervention - God’s  Involvement      S ensitivity - God’s Compassion E ncouragement - God’s  Hope D elight - God’s Pleasure in Answering our Prayers HOPE - H elp - In the present circumstances O p portunity - To learn to face adversity P rogress -  Growing stronger in character E njoyment  - Joy in seeing God’s prov...