Happy Birthday, America. May God Bless America. May we move away from our worldly ways, and move back to our fundamental values, of our Christian Faith. Jesus is the one by faith in him, that can turn this country from despair, to hope again. Celebrate with Hope today.

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Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?”” ‭(Repentance was the believing unto salvation. Baptism, was an outward expression of the internal work of the Spirit!

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True Godly repentance, leads to a renewed joy found in turning to God, and true remorse, yet trusting him to wash you of your failure. Ungodly repentance is of the world, and is more about regret, and/or fear of getting caught, and is of the world. This can lead to tremendous stress, guilt, and even lead to death!

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“He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.”

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It is the gift of life for those who believe, but for those who don’t, it is foolishness, but also carry’s the weight of eternal judgement. God does not any to perish, but to receive the free gift of life. This does not mean, that there was not a tremendous price to pay, for our wayward hearts!

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The door, represents the church at Laodicea. Christ was seeking to enter this church that bore His name but lacked a single true believer. This directed letter was His knocking. If one member would recognize his spiritual bankruptcy and respond in saving faith, He would enter the church.

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Happy New Year, brothers and sisters. Out with the old, in with the new. Can’t wait to see what the Lord will do in each of our lives and look forward to hearing about it, from each of you.

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Consider it all joy, my brethren, when we encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance, and let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1

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Love is of God

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Gods words will not change. This earth will pass away, but his promise is imminent. He will come, even though we don’t know when. We are to be ready, not spending our time unwisely on unimportant things. What are those things? We must decide, based on his word, not our own selfish hearts desire. Holy Spirit, convict us of the things are unimportant to you, and help us change, so we will embrace you, with open arms, with no regrets, both now and on your return.

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Christ’s emphasis instead is on faithfulness, watchfulness, stewardship, expectancy, and preparedness. These are the lessons He taught in the parables that immediately follow.