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I have been married to my wife and hero (Stage 4 Breast Cancer Survivor) Stacy for 23 years. We have raised three awesome son's. Together Stacy and I have learned that true love can ONLY be tested through time. True Love is tested through hardships, boredom, and pain. True love has to whether through life's busyness, while withstanding the pressures of Job, family, and home, middle and old age. You determine whether the LOVE you have is true over time. Respect each other,encourage each other, and serve each other minute by minute, hour by hour...As time alone will tell!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Weekend Quote

Our cross will be determined by whatever pain and suffering and trouble which will yet come to us because of our obedience to the will of God. ~ A.W. Tozer

Friday, March 30, 2012

Daily Word

And I am sure if this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6. Perseverance means continued adherence to a belief despite discouragement and opposition. Those who pursue holiness and love of neighbor and so show themselves to have been regenerated by God are entitled to believe themselves secure in Christ. Belief in perseverance properly understood does not lead to careless living and arrogant presumption. Everyday provides you opportunity to persevere in your faith, be reminded that the small challenges strengthen you for the greater challenges to come.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Daily Word

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18. Today we conclude in the 2 letter of Peter. Knowledge is the ever-deepening experience of Christ and understanding of His truth that should characterize the entire course of your life as a true believer, as opposed to the hollow, esoteric “knowledge” of the false teachers. What is it in your life that most characterizes you? Do those around you see enough Christ in and through you to recognize something different than others who simply call themselves Christians?

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Daily Word

You therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. 2 Peter 3:17. Most of this letter was written to Christians warning against false teachers, characterized as people who ignore all moral restraints. It’s not that true believers can lose their salvation, but a warning to them of their own weakness and the dangers that surround them, to motivate them to watchfulness and growth in Godly living. Do the relationships in your life encourage Godly living or stretch your moral restraints?

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Daily Word

Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 2 Peter 3:14. The previous verse reminds us of the promises’ to come of heaven. We are encouraged here, to walk in obedience so not to bring any reproach upon ourselves and to be at peace in every aspect of our lives. It is only through the cleansing blood of Christ, and obedience to the word applied to our lives that will remove both spot and blemish from God’s sight upon us. How diligent is your relationship and walk with Him?

Daily Word - 3.26.12

But according to His promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 2 Peter 3:13. Some believe that the new universe will be an entirely new world with no connection with the old. Scripture indicates that a transfiguration of the old world is in view, like the way our old bodies will be transfigurations of the old. Everything is new which indicates the thoroughness of transfiguration, but the result is redemption and not just annihilation of the old. Are you “presently minded” or “eternity minded” about your future?

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Weekend Quote

God impoverishes only to make rich, becoming in secret Himself the substitute for all that He takes away from our soul. ~Jeanne Guyan

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Weekend Quote

O God, show me thy glory, I pray thee, that so I may know Thee indeed. Begin in mercy a new work of love within me. Say to my soul. “Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” Then give me grace to rise and follow Thee up from this misty lowland where I have wondered so long. In Jesus’ name. Amen. ~ Edythe Draper

Friday, March 23, 2012

Daily Word

Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and Godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies well melt as they burn. 3 Peter 3:11-12. The time of Christ’s coming is determined by the sovereign counsel of God, but it does not take place without reference to other events. That God’s delay is merciful indicates that the evangelization of the elect is one relevant factor. Other factors include are prayer, and obedience. Be encouraged here as your actions matter!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Daily Word

But do not over look this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9. This passage (vs.8) is taken from Psalm 90:4…Reminding us that God is not subject to time, but is its creator. The repentance in view, for the sake of which God delays judgment, is that of God’s people rather than the world at large. Slow down a bit today and be reminded that God still has more to accomplish in and through you. How long has it been since you’ve been cleansed and refreshed from those burdens of sin that can only come about through a time of repentance before the Father?

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Daily Word

For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to his own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.” 2 Peter 2:20-22. Be it prophet, teacher, or convert when their behavior returns to their old sinful way of life it shows their knowledge of Christ and the way of righteousness was only superficial, and their conversion illusory. Those who are truly regenerate will persevere in the faith. Having been washed clean what area in your life are you returning to wallow in?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Daily Word

These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. For they speak loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barley escaping from those who live in error. 2 Peter 2: 17-18. Just as water sustains physical life, so true spiritual teaching nourishes spiritual life. A dry well will only disappoint the thirsty, like a false teacher will only deceive and disappoint the student. Those who never search the word for themselves like new converts fall prey to false teachers. Are you deceived by the glamorous well and the well kept bucket only to find yourself dehydrated and thirsty in life?

Monday, March 19, 2012

Daily Word

For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept apart until the judgment; if He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the ungodly; 2 Peter 24-5. We live today as if the Judgment of God does not or will not exist, and many want to blanket everything with the “love of Christ” as if that will make everything just go away. However, the judgment of God will come and many who are deceived today will learn the fate of the ungodly as told of history past.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Weekend Quote

God is not satisfied until there exists between Him and His people a relaxed informality that requires no artificial stimulation. The friend of God may sit in His presence for long periods in silence. Complete trust needs no words of assurance. ~ A.W. Tozer

Friday, March 16, 2012

Daily Word

And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is idle, and their destruction is not asleep. 2 Peter 2:2-3. Immoral behaviors by those who claim to be Christians give Christianity a bad name among believers. Christians are called to exemplary behavior so that the cause of the gospel will not be hindered. Is your life promoting or hindering the cause of the gospel?

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Daily Word

And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shinning in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 1 Peter 1:19. Peter is saying that the prophetic word of scripture is a more solid proof than even the experience of witnessing the transfiguration (based on vs.18). The Word is the lamp that brings light into the darkness that continues in our flesh. We must diligently pay attention to the “sure prophetic” word until that day when it will be superseded by the full revelation of Christ’s return. How diligent are you keeping applying the word in your life?

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Daily Word

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty, 2 Peter 1:16. Interestingly the word myth(s) is always used negatively in the New Testament. Today it could be used much the same way. If churches relied more on the power and coming of Christ than they do on entertaining people with all the worldly bells and whistles that are used to get people in the doors. Maybe we would have a greater impact in both our communities, and the world as a whole.

Daily Word

Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 2 Peter1:10. God’s choice of the elect is certain regardless of how you feel. His Assurance comes through the Holy Spirit’s work in your life. His promise of salvation is to those who have a genuine, preserving faith. True faith preservers to the end and will bear fruit. Looking back over the virtues previously posted which one(s) are you failing to bear fruit from?

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Weekend Quote

There are two reasons for loving God: no one is more worthy of our love, and no one can return more in response to our love. ~ Bernard Clairvaux

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Weekend Quote

We do not need to go ‘somewhere” to find God, any more than the fish needs to soar to find the ocean or the eagle to plunge to find the air. ~ Rufus Jones

Daily Word

For if these qualities are yours and increasing, they keep you from being in-effective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7. If we fail to recognize the significance of these virtues listed in verses 4-7, and how important each one plays out building upon the other. Our relationship with Christ will never amount to much more than that of being a simple acquaintance and our Christian walk will lack the effectiveness and fruit which demonstrates our salvation. Which virtue will you look deepest at and build upon today?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Daily Word

For this reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and Knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with Godliness, and Godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:4-7. We are to demonstrate towards one another the family affection among believers as brothers and sisters in God’s family. Faith is the starting point in a Christian’s life and love is the preeminent fruit of the Christians life. Notice how these virtues begin and end.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Daily Word

For this reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and Knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with Godliness. 2 Peter 2:5, 6. Knowledge is useless to us if we lack the wisdom to its application. To stand unwavering often times requires self-control. Again…obedience is the glue here to which we bind these virtues together that make Godliness possible in our lives. In what area do you need to apply a little more glue to today?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Daily Word

For this reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 2 Peter 2:5. Too many folks today have been deceived into thinking that a little prayer prayed, and showing up to a church once a week qualifies them as Christian. Moving forward from the previous two scriptures we see that we must add MORAL EXCELLENCE to supplement our faith, and with that moral excellence we are to continually add knowledge. It is in our obedience through knowledge that we are able to stand in His righteousness, and walk in moral excellence. How and what will you apply to your faith today?

Monday, March 5, 2012

Daily Word

By which He has granted to us His precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 2 Peter1:4. We are not absorbed into deity, and we do not become divine. However, we have received the Holy Spirit and are sons of God. Therefore we are being conformed to the likeness of Christ and the image of God in us is being renewed in true righteousness. How much effort are you applying to your escape?

Weekend Quote

If you have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity somewhere. ~ Billy Sunday

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Weekend Quote

Repentance and faith are our work. But we will not repent and believe unless God does His work to overcome our hard and rebellious hearts. This divine work is called regeneration. Our work is called conversion. ~ John Piper

Friday, March 2, 2012

Daily Word

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and Godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3. Knowledge of Him doesn’t come by way of “cheap faith”, and “surface Christianity” with cute little “pick me up” quotes that sound biblical but aren’t, or by listening to someone else teach the Word once a week. Those things that pertain to life and Godliness are found in His written Word for you to search out and apply…Who sets the standard of glory and excellence in your life…You or Christ?

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Daily Word

May Grace and peace be multiplied in you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2. The knowledge of God and Jesus are connected because God is known savingly only in and through Jesus Christ. It appears more often than not that people today are more interested in experience and feelings than truth and obedience. “New Seasons” seem to come and go so fast the weather channel couldn’t even keep up. Knowledge of God and of Jesus can only be obtained through intimate fellowship. Dig a little deeper into His Word; pray a little longer today that His grace and peace be multiplied in you!

Daily Word

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10. No matter what the occasion or need God bestows us help and strength that’s more than sufficient. We must remember that it is through our union with Christ that all blessings come, and His ultimate plan is to bring us to glory. If you’re so busy reflecting on the suffering…how can you recognize His restoration, confirmation, added strength, or what has been established in you?

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