" DISHONESTY "

I'm so glad that you're able to join me this week
and please forgive me as last week we experienced
technical difficulties. Now, this weeks message is
all about " DISHONESTY ".

Some time ago we touched on what happens to
us when we tell a lie. Today we're going to dive
into dishonesty. " DISHONESTY " : Is the lack
of honesty or integrity. I believe that we should
walk in honor.

Are you dishonest, or untrustworthy, it's vital
that you're not looked upon as a deceptive person.
This implies an intent to mislead and commonly
suggests a false appearance, and or double-dealing.
Listen, how we react to a moral dilemma can often
expose our true motives. Are you more concerned
about getting caught than doing what is right ? If
you are worried about getting caught, you are
probably in a position that is less than honest. Let
your fear of getting caught be a warning to do right.

Dishonesty is a burdensome sin one might want
to avoid. It always seems easy to cheat if we think
no one else is looking. But dishonesty affects the
very core of a person, it makes one untrustworthy
and I have a major problem with anyone that I
can't trust. Even the smallest portion of dishonesty
contains enough of the poison of deceit to kill your
Spiritual Life. If there is any dishonesty in your life,
tell God about it now. Dishonest people soon begin
to believe the lies they construct around themselves.
Then they lose the ability to tell the difference
between truth and lies. By believing your own lies
you deceive yourself, you will alienate yourself from
God, and you will lose credibility in all your relationships.
Let's be clear in the long run, honesty wins out.

Final Points: God looks down upon all forms of
dishonesty. Not only does God hate dishonesty, but
we are told that it works against us - others no longer
trust us, and we cannot even enjoy our dishonest gains.
It is wiser to be honest because " The Righteous will
escape from trouble " (Prov. 12:13).

Sinful talk is twisting the facts to support your claims.
Those who do this are likely to be trapped by their own
lies. But for someone who always tells the truth, the
facts - plain and unvarnished - give an unshakable
defense. if you find that you always have to defend
yourself to others, maybe your honesty is less than it
should be.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" SHE SHALL BE CALLED WOMAN "

My Very Best To You,

This weeks message is one of Respect and
the understanding our wives/women. Men
we are to live with our wives in an understanding
manner. Show her honor as a fellow heir of the
grace of life.

She shall be called WOMAN. The Father forms
and equips men and women for various tasks, but
all of these task lead to the same goal - Honoring
God. Man gives life to woman; Woman gives life
to the world. Each role carries exclusive privileges;
their is no room for thinking that one sex is superior
to the other. Guys are you hearing me....

" You husbands in the same way, live with
your wives in an understanding way, as with
someone weaker, since she is a woman; and
show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace
of life, so that your prayers will not be
hindered " (1 Peter 3:7). Let me address this right
from the beginning, men when I say this I'm speaking
to myself also. Men we need to get this right, we must
start treating the woman as well as the adolescent
females in our lives as Christ does. How often do you
hear a man say that he's just not respected at home?
Listen men especially those of you who are believers
in the faith. A changed life in Jesus Christ speaks
loudly and clearly, and it is often the most effective
way to influence a family member. After all, this
formula has been working since the beginning of time.
The " Ideal " woman is my wife, we are going on 43 years
of marriage in the Fall. Have you recently looked at your
wife, I mean really looked? Well I truly have a winner,
she is a woman of strong character, overflowing generosity,
and much wisdom. We raised three children and we have
nine grandchildren. I'm not afraid to say that I have a
Proverbs 31 wife. I'm very sure that if we all look, we can
see a woman of strength.

Men we are to honor women and we are to avoid
improper attitudes toward them by treating them as
family members. I know theirs something in us that
makes us want to turn our heads to look at a woman
walking by. We are taught that it is wrong for a
person to have sex with someone other than
his or her spouse (Exodus 20:14). But Jesus
said that the DESIRE to have sex with someone
other than your spouse is mental adultery and
therefore is sin. If men see women as fellow
members in God's family, they will protect them and
help them grow spiritually.

God made man and woman, and some women held
very important positions in the Body Of Christ. Now,
Paul speaks of a woman named Phoebe, who was a
Deaconess in her Local Body ( her Church). Paul brings
to our attention that she was a True Servant in every
sense of the word, WOW, what a tribute. She was justly
respected in the Body Of Christ. This provides evidence
that women had important roles in the early church.
So men let's get it right and teach our son's to respect
woman.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" HE'S MY SHIELD "

Good Afternoon all, this weeks message is all
about trusting our God. Do you have the confidence
to know that you know that our Lord will always be
there for you. Unfortunately we live in a world in a
society that's known to be violent.

In every situation take the shield of faith
(Eph. 6:16). As Christians we must always be
mindful that we are in a fight for our lives. We are in
a war against persistent forces of evil in the world.
Whether we are resisting temptation or battling fear,
etc. God has promised to fight with and for us as we
obey him. A SHIELD: Protective devise used in battle.
It can also be defined as a broad piece of defensive
armor carried on the arm of a warrior.

Have you heard from God recently? Well, God
the Father came to Abram in a vision and said to him,
" Do Not Fear". I wonder, is there anything that you
are in fear of ? I believe that there are many things in
this world that can cause one to be fearful. Listen up,
when you fear what lies ahead, remember that God
will stay with you through difficult times and that he
has promised you great blessings. As mentioned before
He has promised to never leave us nor to forsake us.
As children of God we should not fear anything as He
already promised that no weapon formed against us
will prosper.

God is a shelter, a refuge when we are afraid. He
is our protector and he will carry us through all the
dangers and fears of life. We must trade all our fears
for faith in him, no matter how intense our fears. To
do this we must " dwell " and " abide " with Him
(Ps. 91:1). If we do this we will be kept safe from
the worries of the world. Every prayer I make is a
prayer of faith. " As for God, His way is blameless:
the world of the Lord is tested; He is a shield to
all who take refuge in Him " (2 Sm. 22:31).

He guards us just as a mother bird protects her
young by covering them with her wings. I would
imagine that he guards us in the same manner that
we protect ourselves or our children. God's protection
has a far greater purpose than helping us avoid pain;
it is to make us better servants for him. Listen, if His
eye is on the sparrow He's always watching you.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" WHAT IF GOD DIDN'T KEEP HIS WORD "

Well here we are another week has come and gone.
Are you a person of your word and does it bother you
when another does not always tell the truth? I have a
problem when I can't trust one's word to be true.
Especially those in my sphere of influence. I know that
Jesus Christ walked this earth with Truth and Honor,
and every word He spoke was true.

"Now if it is not so, who can prove me a liar,
And make my speech worthless" (JOB 24:25)?
Please take notice; Salvation cannot be earned, but
God gives it freely. I'm of the belief that a great
number of us have heard of Jesus Christ and some
just refuse to believe. We don't know the day or the
hour, but Jesus is coming soon and unexpectedly.
As a believer this is good news to those of us who
trust in God, but a terrible message for those who
have rejected him and stand under judgment.
" Yes, I am coming quickly ". Something to
ponder, would Jesus' sudden appearance catch you
off guard? Quickly means at any moment, and we
must be ready for him, always prepared for his
return.

When we become Christians, we receive the
Holy Spirit. God's presence in our lives is certainly
proof that we really belong to him. If we didn't
believe, if we didn't have faith that everything
Jesus Christ said was true then where would we be.
Satan deceives people by offering a clear imitation of
the real thing. Pride and Conceit were the Devil's
downfall, and he uses pride to trap others. " What
is desirable in a man is his kindness, and it is
better to be a poor man than a liar
(Proverbs 19:22). God uses a number of approaches
to send His messages to people in the Old Testament
Times. Our God spoke to Jacob in a dream (Gen. 28:10-22);
He spoke to Isaiah in visions, and he spoke to Abraham and
Moses personally (Genesis 18; Exodus 31:18). The Father
had revealed himself by speaking through his son,
Jesus Christ. When we know him, we have all we need to be
Saved from our sin and to have a perfect relationship with
God.

I for one believe every single word in the Bible is true.
Listen, when you feel down, you may find it difficult to give
thanks. Take heart - in all things God works for our good
if we purpose (Romans 8:28). Thank God, not for your
problems, but for the strength he is building in you through
the difficult experiences of your life. You can be sure that
God's perfect love will see us through. What If God Didn't
Keep His Word, Then Where Would We Be.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" MY SPEECH IS MOTIVATED BY "

Two of my nine grandchildren are spending some
time with my wife and I over their Spring Vacation.
It's always my pleasure being with the boys and it
always amazes me just how much of me is in them.
Some of the things that I say and do, my grands
repeat. Always remember " What we do in
moderation our Children will do in excess ".
So please be mindful what you say and do, now it's
important what you put into their hearts and mind.

Share your Spiritual experiences, as your children
and your children's children are your legacy. I'm
blessed to see my grandchildren grow; my oldest is
19 years old and is successfully navigating his way
through college life. It was important for me to tell
my children how the Lord has been paramount in my
life. You see your stories will form the foundations of
your Children's belief in God. I challenge everyone in
my sphere of influence about daily reading of the Word
of God.

God speaks to us through his recorded word in the
Bible and we should be in awe by every word. Now, I'm
sure that the Lord still speaks directly to some, the Bible
records conversations to give us insights into his character.
" My Bible tells us that our God is the same yesterday
today and forever". Listen, we have the wonderful
privilege of talking to God, but God answers us
differently - through His written Word and the guidance of
his Holy Spirit. We can receive this guidance by seeking
after God. As people of God we must be mindful that making
up or even spreading false rumors are strictly forbidden by the
Father. The Word of God says Gossip, Slander, and bearing
false witness does much harm. Gossip is destructive and
causes problems. Even if it's not you to initiate the lie, you
become responsible if you pass it along: Don't circulate
Rumors; As Christians we should squelch them.

Our words can reveal stuff about us, now let's be honest.
Unfortunately our speech can sometimes be disingenuous.
At times our words are right and pleasing to the Lord, but at
other times they can be hurtful and destructive.
When our speech is motivated by Satan it is full of:
Earthly Concerns and Desires; Nonspiritual Thoughts and
Ideas; Selfish Ambition; Bitter Jealousy; and Evil. Now
God and His Wisdom: Righteousness; Consideration
for Others; Submission; Mercy; Peace; and Love For
Others.

OK, It's time to be real and a time to listen up. Some of
us love to talk, and one might even say that we love to hear
our own voices. When we speak too much and listen too
little, we impart to others that we consider our ideas to be
much more important. Be mindful of how much you talk
and how much you listen. Don't be overwhelming in your
speech. It's better to listen more than those around you.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" SWIFT ADJUDICATION "

Good Day To You,

A very good friend of mine lost his Dad a few
days ago. I suppose every time a family member or
friend loses his life it forces me to one to think of
my mortality. As a man who knows the Lord Jesus
Christ as my personal I'm secure in where I'll spend
eternity. Listen it's paramount that you ask our Lord
into your heart as your personal Savior.

" For the Lord will carry out his sentence
on earth with speed and finality " (Romans 9:28).
Not everyone will be allowed into the New Jerusalem,
but " Only those whose names are written in the
lambs book of life ". Now, don't think you will get in
because of your background, personality; or your good
behavior. Eternal life is available to you only because of
what Jesus, the lamb, has done. Trusting him right now
will secure your citizenship in heaven.

" So then, each of us will give account of
himself to God " (Rom. 15:12). When we are with
the Father, with our sins forgiven and our future secure,
we will be like Christ. We will be made perfect like Him.
Those who can endure the testing of evil and
remain faithful will be rewarded by God.

Our God is an on time God, at times we may believe
that he is slow. But God is not slow; he just is not on
our timetable. Take note: Jesus is waiting so that more
sinners will repent and turn to him. We must not sit and
wait for Christ to return, but we should live with the
realization that time is short and that we have important
work to do. Be ready to meet Christ anytime, even
today; yet plan your course of service as though he
may not return for many years. The Lake Of Fire which
burns with brimstone is the final destination of the wicked.
This lake is different from the abyss (Bottomless Pit). Now,
the Antichrist and the false prophet are thrown into the Lake
Of Fire. Then their leader Satan himself will be thrown into that lake and finally death and Hades. Afterward, everyone
whose name is not recorded in the book of life will be thrown
into the Lake Of Fire.

The Lake Of Fire is the ultimate destination of everything
wicked. There is no gray areas in God's judgment. If by
faith we have not identified what Christ, confessing him as Lord,
there will be no hope, no second chance, no other appeal.

Regardless of how great Satan's power is Jesus is stronger still.
He will bind Satan and dispose of him for eternity. Judgment is
coming, all stumbling blocks will be removed with those who
commit lawlessness.

In my life, I just can't tell you how many times I've heard
someone say that they don't care what happens to them after
they die, they just don't realize what they are saying. They will
be punished for living in selfishness and indifference to God.

HE WILL EXPOSE YOUR SINS!

Until Next Time...

Jim

" CAN YOU GET A PRAYER THROUGH ? "

Hey it's really good to see you today, thanks for stopping by. Today's message is one that is very important to me. Know matter who you are and where you stand on the ceremony of prayer this should be informative. Lord Willing your life will be on the verge
of change and changing for the good. So, strap in and open up your mind, let's go.

" Prayer" A petition, an appeal or praise that is addressed to God. Jesus taught his disciples how to get a prayer through. The best example is from the Word of God and it's known as " The Lord's Prayer " which can be found in Matthew 6:9. Before I pray for me and mine and all on my daily prayer listings. I ask the Lord to please forgive me for any thoughts, deeds and actions that may have made Him turn His head away. It's my desire to be clean before the Lord and that increases my Faith. The same goes when I'm praying and laying hands on you, I believe that we both must be clean before the Lord Jesus Christ.

Can you get a prayer through or are your prayers just hitting the ceiling and falling back down again? Can you get Supernatural Intervention when needed? Our accent in prayer should be on God's Will, not our Will. When we are in correspondence with the Father,
we shouldn't demand what we want; rather discuss with him what he wants for us. It's high time that we get this concept, it's not about us, remember His Will be Done. If we align our prayers, to the Fathers Will, I believe that
his attention will be upon us and he will listen; and folks we can be certain that if he listens, he will give us a definite answer. So, start praying with confidence! I also belive that as Christians we are to excercise sagacity in
prayer. Be respectful and come in faith, remember that prayer is a petition, an appeal or praise that is addressed
to the father.

Our prayers are special they are likened to incense, which is a material used to produce a fragrant a bouquet
when charred. The scripture says that twenty - Four Elders each holding golden bowls with the prayers of the Saints (those who know Jesus Christ as Personal Savior).

Take note of how the early believers prayed. Please pay extreme attention, they first praised God; then they told God their specific problem and asked for his assistance. Now, they did not ask God to remove the problem, but to help them deal with it. I confess that I needed to re-read and research our subject matter. One might just say that I've been doing it wrong. I/We must understand that it's
not about me/us.

When we approach God we are encouraged to ask and even plead for our most personal and important requests. This is what it takes to get a prayer through. Do you truly have a relationship with the Lord, or do you just call upon him when you're in need. In our ignorance, which is a lack of knowledge, we may ask the Father to remove our problems and he just may choose to do so. But we should recognize that we might get just what we ask for, good or bad.

Until Next Time...

Jim