EXPERIENCING GOD’S GOODNESS

Psalm 31:19-24 (KJV) 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 21 Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the …

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He Changed The Lyrics To “Hallelujah” And Left Everyone With Chills

This outstandingly beautiful version of “Hallelujah” will give you goose bumps for 5 minutes straight! Promise! The American band Cloverton changed the lyrics to the 1984 song by Leonard Cohen and made it a glorious Christmas song. A small cosy café, hot chocolate, Christmas lights and an incredible voice accompanied by the piano – can it get any more marvellous? Yes. When the crowd joins in at the end! Grab those tissues already!

As The Saints Go Marching In // Isaiah 32:1-20

Published on Dec 2, 2016 Isaiah’s calling as a prophet was primarily to the nation of Judah and to the city of Jerusalem, He urged the people to repent from their sins and to return to God. He also foretold the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord and the End of days events…

Understanding Who Jesus Is

Understanding Who Jesus Is Watch   Key Passage: Matthew 16:13-17 SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES: Genesis 1:26 | Matthew 16:23 | Matthew 19:14 |Mark 8:33 | Mark 10:14 | Mark 10:46-52 | John 6:35 | John 10:11 | John 14:6 | John 15:5 | Acts 4:12 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Philippians 2:11 Summary Who is Jesus? That’s a question every Christian should be able to answer correctly and confidently, yet many of us feel totally inadequate to explain who He is. We’ve been saved and baptized, we attend church regularly, and even give to the ministry of the church. But if someone …

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Clean Feet, Clean Heart

John 13:3-15 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and goeth unto God, 4 riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself. 5 Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 So he cometh to Simon Peter. He saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; …

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Faith and Truth

Reflections   If we are to believe God, there must be a revelation of God. If we are to believe and know the Truth, there must be a revelation of the Truth. Thus, rather than ask God for faith. We ought to ask Him for revelation of the Truth. Then we will have something TO believe. Paul writes, “Faith comes (to be) by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God.” (Rom. 10:17) He is not saying that God acts upon us and causes us to hear. Rather, He is saying that unless God speaks a Word – or …

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Assad Oversees the End of the Armed Opposition in Damascus and its Countrysid

Dec 8th, 2016 by Enab Baladi  Many observers believe all rebel-held areas in the capital and its environs will be returned to the Syrian government by early next year after authorities successfully implement ‘reconciliations’ throughout the provinces, writes Enab Baladi “At the beginning of 2017 Damascus and its countryside will be free of weapons and gunmen.” Analysts, supporters of the Syrian regime and the media have circulated this belief a great deal over the last few weeks, especially after a wave of reconciliations with rebel groups in Damascus and its countryside has returned to the forefront. The deals have returned …

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Is Turkey Using Russia to Head off a Clash with Donald Trump?

With one little sentence declared by Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, there is now the potential to change many prime players and sides in the Syrian ongoing crisis/war.  While on his first visit to Russia, Yildrim was  quoted yesterday as saying both countries “understand each other better than before.”  Can the end of this arab bloodshed be on the horizon?  As we know, Turkey has been a staunch critic of Assad since the start of the uprising in Syria. Turkey and Russia have also been backing opposing sides in the Syrian conflict for a long time.  Ankara has been combating …

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Song of Solomon 2:10 “My beloved spoke, and said to me: ‘Rise up, my love, my fair one and come away.'”

_____________________________________________________________ As human beings, we all have desires, but it may surprise some of you that Jesus does too. One of them is the keen longing to have us with Him, for it is with great joy and anticipation that He eagerly prepares and waits for us. Jesus said just before His earthly departure nearly two thousand years ago, that He was “going to prepare a place for you, that where I am, there you may be also” – John 14:2-3. So why aren’t we in heaven yet? Apparently, things are not quite ready, but all the indications are very …

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The Pattern for Servanthood

Christ laid aside His authority, prominence, and power to become a servant.   Matthew 20:25-28 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life …

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How The Lord Used A Beagle To Save Christmas!

“Time is running short Lord.  I know you have a purpose and a plan for this church, but the wolves are at our door, Lord.  If something does not happen fast, I do not see how this church is going to be here come Christmas.  Please send me a sign Lord, let me know that this church is your will, and this is a stand you are calling me to make.” Each morning he prayed as he arrived at the church.  A quiet moment each day when he turned to God to help him with the day ahead.  But on …

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