Month: November 2023

Nov 30, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. I will have Jesus more actively influence each thought, word, and action in my life by seeking Him 24/7/365. God bless you.

The scripture is from John 1:1-4: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men.”

The devotion is titled The Life-Giver and the Light-Bearer by Pastor Ken. Pastor Ken starts with today’s verse. He says that today’s verse expresses the truth about Jesus with two basic words: life and light. Jesus is the Life-Giver. The word “Life” refers to eternal life.  This is something you could never get on your own. Earthly death cannot take this gift from you. The gift of eternal life is ours from God through Jesus. Jesus is the Light-Bearer, the name of the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus is God in the flesh.

Jesus also gives you something more than you deserve. He gives you abundant life which is filled with unmerited grace and blessings (John 10:10).

Today is yours, a day given to you by God to enjoy the hope of eternal life, abundantly illuminated by Jesus.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: What changes must you make to put your full trust in Jesus as your Life-Giver and follow Him as your Light-Bearer?

Here is my response, yours may be different: I already put my full trust in Jesus as my Life-Giver and to follow Hin as my Light-Bearer.

A Personal Prayer for us: Heavenly Lord, thank you for the material blessings you provide to us every day. Please help us remember these things are Yours. Help us to honor You in the way we care for them. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/30/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible The Life-Giver and the Light-Bearer by Pastor Ken.

Nov 29, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. All my accomplishments, money, and material possessions I own and enjoy come from God. God bless you.

The scripture is from Deuteronomy 8:18: “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.”

The devotion is titled Sharing His Treasures by Darla Noble. The author introduced this lesson by talking about a simple man, Pete. By the time he was sixteen, he figured out how to graft fruit trees together to make a different kind of apple. People complimented him and his wife on the produce they raised in their garden, the flower beds around the front lawn and the small orchard of Pete’s one-of-kind tress. He would say that this was just my gift from the Good Lord, His way of sharing His treasures with him. To sum up, everything on earth belongs to the Lord. He is the master and ruler of the universe. He shares His treasures and extends to us the privilege and honor of caring for them and enjoying the pleasure they can bring, because He loves us. Be a good borrower and take care of the things God trusts you to manage for Him so you can receive the blessings He wants to give you for a job well done.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: What has God loaned to you that you that you are not sharing back with Him? What will you do to change that?

Here is my response, yours may be different: One thing God has loaned to me is my material wealth. I plan to seek God’s guidance to help me get our finances in order so I can share back to Him what is truly His.

A Personal Prayer for us: Heavenly Lord, thank you for the material blessings you provide to us every day. Please help us remember these things are Yours. Help us to honor You in the way we care for them. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/29/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible Sharing His Treasures by Darla Noble.

Nov 28, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. I believe I can lay down my life for others by putting others needs before my own. God bless you.

The scripture is from 1 John 3:16: “By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

The devotion is titled Live Your Life as Jesus Did by Pastor Ken and Joyverse. The authors want us to take a moment to stop and think of the Jusus’ unfathomable love for us when He died on the cross for us. The only reason He endured the humiliation, pain, misery, and horror was because He loved us more than anything. Jesus didn’t want to live for eternity without us. Even if you were the only sinner on the planet, Jesus would have suffered and died just to save you. The more we understand the magnitude of His sacrifice, the more we will be inspired to have a personal and intimate relationship with Him. As our relationship grows and matures, we will begin to think and act like Jesus. We will be willing to give up our own life plans so others will have a chance to know Jesus the way we do. In conclusion, live life the way Jesus did, for our heavenly Father and for others.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How can we develop a more Christ-like character so others will see Jesus’ reflection in us?

Here is my response, yours may be different: I will continue to put others needs before my own.

A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, thank You for showing us how we should live through Jesus Christ. Please guide our lives so we can reflect His character in all we do and say. Give us the courage and faith to dedicate our lives to others because we know Jesus is our life and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/28/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible Live Your Life as Jesus Did by Pastor Ken and Joyverse.

Nov 28, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. I believe I can lay down my life for others by putting others needs before my own. God bless you.

The scripture is from 1 John 3:16: “By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

The devotion is titled Live Your Life as Jesus Did by Pastor Ken and Joyverse. The authors wants us to to take a moment to stop and think of the Jusus’ unfathomable love for us when He died on the cross for us. The only reason He endured the humiliation, pain, misery, and horror was because He loved us more than anything. Jesus didn’t want to live for eternity without us. Even if you were the only sinner on the planet, Jesus would have suffered and died just to save you. The more we understand the magnitude of His sacrifice, the more we will be inspired to have a personal and intimate relationship with Hom. As our relationship grows and matures, we will begin to think and act like Jesus. We will be willing to give up our own life plans so others will have a chance to know Jesus the way we do. In conclusion, live life the way Jesus did, for our heavenly Father and for others.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How can we develop a mor Christ-like character so others will see Jesus’ reflection in us?

Here is my response, yours may be different: I will continue to put others needs before my own.

A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, thank You for showing us how we should live through Jesus Christ. Please guide our lives so we can reflect His character in all we do and say. Give us the courage and faith to dedicate our lives to others because we know Jesus is our life and resurrection. In Jesus’ mane we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/28/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible Live Your Life as Jesus Did by Pastor Ken and Joyverse.

Nov 27, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. I taste the Lord and see that He is good all the time. God bless you.

The scripture is from Psalm 34:8-9: “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Oh fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for there is no lack with those who fear Him.”

The devotion is titled Spiritual Cardiologists by Heather Tietz. Heather starts with an analogy about what defines good eating. Most of the world, including her, defines good eating as well-prepared meat. She goes on to talk about a health issue that came up with her husband. A cardiologist told them that the only way to guarantee his heart health was to drop all animal food from his diet. He encouraged us to taste and see how good a vegan diet can be. Of course, since we wanted my husband to live a long and healthy life, we followed the cardiologist’s instructions. She goes says that it takes a fearful or devastating life changing event to find our need for God. She concluded that we are like spiritual cardiologists. We can encourage those who are suffering alone that God is good. We (as Christians) know that if they give Him a taste, through a local Bible study, a prayer meeting, visiting a church, opening a Bible or just call on Him, they will not be disappointed. To sum it up, God is good. The instant His children turn to Him, their hearts will began healing.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: Who do you know needs a spiritual cardiologist? Can you write a prayer for them today?

Here is my response, yours may be different: There are the homeless, addicts, sinners, etc. that need a spiritual cardiologist. Heavenly Father, I lift up to You all the above mentioned. I pray that they find their way to You, the Master Cardiologist to heal their spiritual hearts. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, You alone are good. No matter what happens to us on this earth, You are our true refuge. You provide everything we need, both here and forevermore. We love You with all our hearts; it is wholly Yours. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/27/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible Spiritual Cardiologists by Heather Tietz.

Nov 24, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. Our souls and our lives were purchased by the blood of Jesus. I pray that I will continue to live in such a way that shows my gratitude for such extravagant redemption. God bless you.

The scripture is from 1 Peter 2:24: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds.”

The devotion is titled Sharing Back by Darla Noble. The author starts off with the story of Helen Keller. Everyone, including her own parents, had given up any hope for her. But, Annie Sullivan, her nanny, saw past Helen’s disabilities to her intelligence and spirit. Annie help Helen overcome countless obstacles. Helen shared back by working for social welfare and advocating for help and equal rights for the others who were disabled. Next, Darla shared the story of Saul. After his encounter with Jesus, Saul became the apostle, Paul. Jesus called him into a life of service. Paul, sharing back, gave others the opportunity to hear the Gospel and accept Christ as their Savior. Darla concludes that there is nothing we can give God that He didn’t give us first. By sharing back, we make it possible for others to experience God blessings.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: What will you do this week to share back the monetary and material blessings God has shared with you?

Here is my response, yours may be different: We (my wife and I) will continue to give to our church. We will continue to give to Goodwill and Amvets so more jobs can be created. I will continue to give to ministries like Klove to help spread the Gospel to others.  

A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, thank You for all You have given us. Please make us a worthy recipient of Your blessings-one that

Inspirations (2023/24/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. Sharing Back by Darla Noble.

Nov 22, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. What I am doing to spread the Good News of the Gospel to others is through my blogs, social media, my apparel, and actions. God bless you.

The scripture is from John 20:21: “Jesus therefore said to them again, ‘Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me. Even so I send you.’”

The devotion is titled We Are All Missionaries by Darla Noble. The author gets to the point. She says that we all are missionaries. She reminds us that before Jesus returned to heaven, He instructed us to go into all the world, this includes every step you take and everyone you see. We are called to use our talents and abilities to show the world the love and hope Jesus brings. She reminds us that you might be the only Jesus some people might ever see. Therefore, Darla instructs us paint Jesus in the most perfect light possible.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: With whom can you share Jesus with this week? She is challenging you to make a list of at least three people and do something intentional to let them know Jesus loves them.

Here is my response, yours may be different: I will continue to use my writing skills to share Jesus. I will continue to wear my apparel and let my actions speak for itself. Also, I will greet people with a blessing.  I will make myself available to anyone who wants me to pray with them.

A Personal Prayer for us: Holy God, please train our eyes to see the world around us as our mission fields. Fill us with Your peace. Please give us the hands, feet, heart, and mind to be a Gospel-sharer with those we meet. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Inspirations (2023/22/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. We Are All Missionaries by Darla Noble

Nov 21, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. I will confess with my mouth and believe with all my heart that God raised Jesus from the dead. God bless you.

The scripture is from Romans 10:9: “That if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

The devotion is titled He’s Alive! by Katelyn Molly. The author recounts the night that Jesus was arrested. Peter remembered that he denied he knew Jesus 3 times (Luke 22:57-62). He was very remorseful. In the morning, the women, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary, Jesus’s mother told the disciples that the angels told them that He (Jesus) is alive. Peter ran to Jesus’ grave and saw the white linen cloths that Jesus was buried in. Jesus was nowhere in sight. “He departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.” (Luke 24:12). Jesus is alive! That changed everything not only for Peter, but everyone.  

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: According to today’s verse, what most you do to be saved? Have you done this?

Here is my response, yours may be different: I refer you back to Romans 10:9: “That if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Yes, I have done this.

A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, thank you for sending Your son Jesus to die on the cross for us. Thank You for raising Him back to life and making a way for us to spend eternity with You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/21/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. He’s Alive! by Katelyn Molly.

Nov 20, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. Blessings come from our Heavenly Father. I am showered with His blessings every day. God bless you.

The scripture is from Ezekiel 43:26: “I will make them and the place around my hill a blessing. I will cause the shower to come down in its season. There will be showers of blessing.”

The devotion is titled God’s Presence is the Present by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste. The author starts by recalling a poem-turned-hymn based on Ezikiel 43:26-28. This passage was filled with a powerful promise for God’s people. She goes on to the story of a Civil War Major and hero, Daniel Whittle. He lost his right arm and became a prisoner of war. He started to read a New Testament Bible. In God’s sovereign grace, an orderly request that he pray for dying soldier. He prayed for the dying soldier and confessed his own sins, and surrendered to God. God showered him with inexplicable blessings. In Ezekiel 34, God promised to bless His people safety and tranquility with His holy presence. The showers of blessings we need are found in God’s presence, the greatest presence.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How has God blessed you recently? When do you feel God’s the most?

Here is my response, yours may be different: God has blessed me daily by being able to spread His blessings to others. I always feel God’s presence.

A Personal Prayer for us: Gracious God, many times we relegate Your blessings to material goods such as houses, cars, and wealth. But the greatest blessing You have given us is Jesus Christ Himself. Please bless us to know You more intimately. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/20/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. God’s Presence is the Present by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste.

Nov 17, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. The Bible is very relevant my life because the Holy Word is inspired by God. God bless you.

The scripture is from 2 Timoth 3:16: “Every scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.”

The devotion is titled A Map for the Crossroads by Margaret Michel. The author starts by saying during her life she faced many crossroads throughout her life. One time she was given a choice of cheating or losing favor with management at a good job. She said God proved that obeying Him was the “profitable” choice. It turns out that upper management was watching. In the end she was promoted, and her immediate supervisor was demoted and transferred to an obscure and menial task and forced into early retirement. Just like Paul’s letter to Timothy pointed him to every writing in the Bible as having God as its direct Source, regardless of the writer God chose to inspire, Divine love, wisdom, and knowledge are infused into every passage. She says that we too, have access to countless counsel by reading and applying Scripture at every crossroad in our lives.

Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How does it make you feel to know that God has poured His all-knowing and all-powerful providence in the Bible for your ready access?

Here is my response, yours may be different: This makes me feel secure that God has my back. I faced a situation very similar to Her’s.  I was instructed by the company’s owner to do something that was totally wrong. I prayed and followed God’s instruction. Soon after, the company’s credit rating went up and the company’s venders were back with us.

A Personal Prayer for us: Gracious God, thank You that every word for Yours is intended to be meaningful for us, designed to instruct us in the right ways that we crave. In Christ’s dear name, we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/17/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. A Map for the Crossroads by Margaret Michel.