It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive

Acts 20:35 – “I have been an example of how you can help those in need by working hard.  Remember the words of the Lord Jesus:  “it is more blessed to give than to receive.”   Many have asked “what is in it for me?”  Many believe that without incentive there are no desirable, worthwhile outcomes.  Many believe that we live to gain in order to die comfortably.  But wait; “I observed...
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A daughter of the Most High

Devotional by Ana Martinez “A daughter of the Most High” On Thursdays I enjoy spending quality time with my 2 nieces. My children are in school during the day so this time with the little girls helps keep me grounded. Today in the car we were listening to music and singing along. I sing loud and the music was loud but it did not stop my youngest niece, who is 2, from letting her voice be heard....
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Thank God!

Psalms 35:18 – “Then I will thank you in front of the great assembly.  I will praise you before all the people.”   When we receive a blessing, we are joyous.  When circumstances work in our favor we express jubilation.  However, in each scenario we don’t stop and give thanks for what God has done, instead we grow complacent and ungrateful.  Thus, thank you Lord for waking us up this...
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Do Not Worry

Luke 12:29 – “Don’t be concerned with what you will eat or drink.  Don’t worry about such things.”   If you remember nothing else, remember that worry is nothing more than a BYPRODUCT OF FEAR.  Worry robs us of sleep.  Fear makes us weary.  Worry impedes our movement forward.  Fear cripples the thought of advancement.  Worry blinds us from seeing Gods blessings.  Fear denies us from...
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