Monthly Archives: April 2014

5 MINUTE RULE

Posted on April 30, 2014 by #4GIVEN

We are all sinful human beings capable of unspeakable acts. We all experience times of victory and times of immaturity and foolishness. American author Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) said, “Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every … Continue reading →

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Lost Sheep

Posted on April 29, 2014 by #4GIVEN

I am a proud Houstonian but I am also a New York City transient. This morning while facilitating my children’s morning devotional, I was reminded of a moment in time where we desperately needed God’s divine intervention. My family, extended … Continue reading →

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GOT FRUIT?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by #4GIVEN

In Him you can do [endure] all things (Philippians 4:13) and with out Him You efforts are merely futile (John 15:5) Lord, You are good and Your love for us will never fades, departs, or ends. Lord, we acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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WHO CAN STAND AGAINST US?

Posted on April 27, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Nothing can stand against our God. He has all power. He rescued 2 million people out of Egyptian bondage. He parted the Red Sea for Moses. He led Jacob’s kids through the wilderness and provided light, food, and water from … Continue reading →

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IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD

Posted on April 26, 2014 by #4GIVEN

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory. John 1:14 “Managing a saltwater aquarium, I discovered, is no easy task. I had to run a portable chemical laboratory to monitor nitrate levels and ammonia content. … Continue reading →

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100 PERCENT

Posted on April 25, 2014 by #4GIVEN

How many times have you heard this declaration whether it be vocational related, athletic, scholastic, or in general competitions, “Give it 100%” or the even mathematical impossible give it 110%? I have learned that most people truly believe they give … Continue reading →

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HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS!!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by #4GIVEN

[The Lord’s] compassions [love] fail not. They are [brand] new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 “When I was a child, one of my favorite pastimes was playing on the teeter-totter in the nearby park. A kid would sit on each end … Continue reading →

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I GOT A NEW ATTITUDE!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by #4GIVEN

What are the actions of a true authentic follower of Christ? Would you say, going church 2-3 times a week, reading the bible, pastoring, preaching, evangelizing, teaching, prophesying, tithing, and quoting scriptures qualifies us to be an authentic Christian? Sadly, … Continue reading →

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FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by #4GIVEN

In Matthew 25:15-23 we learn about the parable of the talents. In the NLT ‘talent’ is translated ‘silver’. 2 of the three servants actual did something with their portion but the 1 that received 1 measure of talent (silver) did … Continue reading →

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GOT A SHOVEL?