Wow! when I look back on my past (which is something I really try not to do) in lots of ways my childhood and teenage years were fraught with anxiety, confusion and a load of guilt that was often unbearable…. Read More ›
Month: November 2017
Thursday’s Pen Tips #9
Originally posted on Sue's Pen 2 Paper Blog:
He who is on high wants only the best for those He created, and He created all. God Almighty would very much desire to have you as His child. He wishes all…
Keeping The Commandments, part 2
1 John 2:3 says, “And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Now you say, Pastor Rogers, are you telling me that if I ever break any of God’s commandments that means I am… Read More ›
Keeping The Commandments, part 1
1 John 2:3 says, “And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Now you say, Pastor Rogers, are you telling me that if I ever break any of God’s commandments that means I am… Read More ›
Freedom To Decide
Don’t ever let anybody tell you that you have been predestined to go to hell. You have the freedom to decide otherwise. We are not machines. We are human beings. You are free to do as you wish, but it… Read More ›
Why Prayer?
Why does God want us to pray? Matthew 6:8b says, “Your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask Him.” So why ask God to do what He already wants to do? Why ask God to do… Read More ›
Live Overflowing
In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly… Read More ›
Thankful God Rejoices Over Me
God, our heavenly Father, delights in us! We underestimate the joy God has in His people, and too often think He is annoyed or angry with us. But God cannot rest in His love for us. It is beyond measure…. Read More ›
Thankful for Friends
God created us with an innate need to connect with others. Newborns recognize their mother’s voice upon birth, and many believe while still in utero. Like our God, we long for relationships and families are where we first learn to… Read More ›
Unasked Prayer
Do you know the greatest problem in prayer is not unanswered prayer? It is unasked prayer. Most of us don’t even get to the asking part. James 4:2c says, “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” Unoffered prayer is not… Read More ›
The Praises of My People…
Originally posted on Sue's Pen 2 Paper Blog:
“The praises of My people reach the heavens and Me and My Father are pleased. We rejoice with the angels as thanksgiving is offered from those we cherish. There is much to…
Thank you Lord!
By Lyle Rapacki Four years ago my article: “Thank You Lord for Thanksgiving!” appeared in The Olive Branch Report. Many responded wonderfully from across the country, and even shared their own stories of giving thanks. This year we have all… Read More ›
Thursday’s Pen Tip #8
Originally posted on Sue's Pen 2 Paper Blog:
Morning, the Dawn of a new day. The sun sets just below the horizon. To awaken means it must rise to a new height. Man is as the sun. He rests at…
No Substitute For Prayer
Jesus said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall… Read More ›
Growth Through Prayer
There is nothing more important than prayer to help you grow as a Christian. You see, when you abide in the Lord Jesus Christ and He abides in you, then you are growing as you pray. Have you ever wondered… Read More ›
Real Wealth
Many people think they are wealthy when they’re not. It’s a strange thing. There was a program on television called “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Have you seen it? A better name might be “The Lifestyles of the Rich… Read More ›
The Only Hope For America
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 America’s only hope is found in this verse. Our nation had a godly founding and a glorious past, but if the Lord tarries, what kind of… Read More ›
Jesus: The Only Hope
Are Christians fools for believing in Jesus? Are we mere sentimentalists, or do we have reasonable reasons for believing in the Lord Jesus Christ? My dear friend, false religion will never satisfy the hungry heart. If you go to the… Read More ›
Does that ring a bell?
“Does that ring a bell?” – How often have we heard that saying? – some long time memory forgotten maybe? Something that has just been brought back to your mind? Maybe a phrase or a word or especially a name… Read More ›
The Faithfulness Of God
Have you ever thought about God’s faithfulness? Just think about how faithful God is in so many areas! For example, look at God’s forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive… Read More ›
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