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Luke 9:51 “He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.” The word steadfast means resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. The characterizations of our Lord is that He set His face to fulfill the eternal resolve and purpose of His life. Every day that Jesus lived here on earth, He lived in anticipation of the shameful death by crucifixion. He was unwavering, even at 12 years old, to be abou...

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction for instruction, in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 We hear people quote this verse and then turn around and refuse to apply these very words in their lives. The Bible is GOD breath, they are His words in the original text, but don’t use words of wisdom on me when I am bitter from circumstance...

“Be Anxious for Nothing but in Everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your request be made known” Philippians 4:6 In these changing times, problems are commonplace and anxieties can overwhelm. These words, “Be Anxious for Nothing” addresses a situation within the church at Philippi between 2 women. The resolve was to be anxious for nothing and go to God for everything. Whethe...

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 We quote this verse a lot and probably think we are applying the Scripture in our circumstances the way the Apostle Paul described. However, we need to take a closer look at the details. Paul uses absolute words, such as NOTHING, not just a little bit so...

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When you said, “Seek My Face,” My heart said to You, “Your Face, Lord, I will seek.” Psalms 27:7-8 When we are drawn by the mercies of God and our salvation is secure and complete, we are just beginning the progression of growing in grace and knowledge as we apply the Scriptures to our daily lives. There are essential...

“You are complete in him, who is the he of all principles and power.” Colossians 2:9b It is very important to know the Person that has authority over all living matters and the power to keep us in the most difficult circumstances where we need security and safety for ourselves, our families, and from authorities that can hold us hostage with their power. Today, we reflect on how we find ourselves...

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:17-19 This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the gift of bei...

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 To labor and be heavy burdened are two descriptions of our conditions that most are facing in one area or another. This can be applied to the physical, emotional, and soul – influencing our spirits. Culture is telling us to have third-party encounters with one another through some device that offers opin...

“That I may know him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Philippians 3:10 That verse presents the highs and lows of our walk here on earth. Parts sound good and parts are so scary and perplexing on how to achieve. KNOWING Jesus Christ is first and many spend their whole lives just getting to know Him, which extends way beyond sal...

“My little children for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you.” Galatians 4:19 For this verse to be fulfilled we will begin by making sure that we have taken the first step in salvation, a new birth. Then we must move forward in knowing and abiding in fulfilling our purpose for why we are created. As children grow and mature their “mission” in life broadens. Many choices change...

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8 Knowing who we are and our worth in life is usually determined by outside influences. With divided hearts, and differing opinions that result in confusion most are tossed back and forth in finding some form of acceptance according to performance in relationships and positive circumstan...

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 Many people are burdened in knowing if they are accepted in society, home relationships, church fellowships, and workplace surroundings. All of life holds people in tension and insecurity with doubting. Since they have no apparent solution, they...

“I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3b Each of us have been given a measure of faith. Salvation is a one-time transformation by the grace and power of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit then goes about making all the truth of salvation and beyond reality in the newness of life. We can really slo...

“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” I Timothy 3:9 The unity of the Spirit is firmly based on the unity of the faith. Modern efforts of organizational unity are based on compromise and a watered-down definition of faith. Faith must be tested to prove if it will pass the circumstances when we have no solution of our own. Faith that grows stronger must be Divine faith, as soulish...

“The gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with FAITH in those who heard it.” Hebrews 4:2 The message was proclaimed but it did no good because they only heard and did not believe as well. It is only as a result of our faith and trust that we experience the life of rest that we have been commanded to live. There are conditi...

“Without faith, it is impossible to please Him.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith is vital in beginning a new life in Christ and continues with that essential practice during our entire life. When things are running smooth, we can let our faith relax, and then our guard slips and we get careless. Then, when a trial lands on our doorstep and opens the door for all types of half-truths, mixed truths of heavenly l...

“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” I Peter 2:2 The Gospel is preached, – the heart, soul, and spirit are awakened – a new life is born. New life must have nourishment to grow. What are the problems that keep a little one from growing? Without the proper nutrients a baby can develop issues in their organs and even die of malnourishment. The same is true...

“If anyone be IN CHRIST, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ALL things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Not knowing who you are as a person being here in time and wondering what your purpose is, can upset our thinking, creating insecurities, and stress our personalities. Christ already has the problem solved for those that want to be in the family of God, now and foreve...

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by Faith.” Romans 1:17 In Romans 1 that we opened with today, the answer is found for understanding and solving an Identity Crisis. If we know the answer, then we need to know the right questions to ask to understand how to apply the right answer – a life of faith to faith. Join us as we comp...

“Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness, tremble before Him, all the earth.” Psalms 96:9 When it comes to communicating with God, having our spirits in tune with His Spirit is necessary as we are created to worship. Many attempts to worship in the wrong ways, hindering the purpose of worship. Today, we explore the right way to worship.

“Yet once more I shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” Hebrews 12: 26-28 Hebrews Chapter Twelve: Verse 26 – We are living in a time when we are all shaken up. Our nation has adopted a lifestyle of indulgence from the gift of being a blessed nation of material wealth. Verse 27 – Although the ultimate shaking is still future we are feeling the tremors and rumblings of the approaching destr...

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 Peter is not telling us we must agree on non-essential in daily living. Peter did tell us how to avoid divisions in the Body of Christ. Our hearts must be of one accord and Jesus Christ as our ALL and All. Join us today as we share how we can be deceived by little issues that can grow...

“Let love be with hypocrisy, abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 How do we know if we are functioning as a hypocrite in today’s culture – especially in the Body of Christ? .  Do we say one thing but mean another? In the world’s definition that would be two-face . Do we have the wisdom and fear of the Lord in gaining this understanding? . Do we misuse our spiritual gifts in the...

“Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness: I looked for someone to take pity, there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.” Psalms 69:20 Cries of pain from the body, soul, and spirit can hit us like a storm when we are attacked by overwhelming circumstances or trauma in torn relationships. Questions as to WHY scream in our agony. How do we handle what appears to be impossi...

“God, who comforts us in ALL our tribulations” 2 Corinthians 1:4 The Bible gives us real examples of how relationships and circumstances gone wrong can rob us of God’s peace and comfort. To overcome: Recognize our NEED for help and change Know God has a solution for every NEED Choose to release that NEED, trusting Him for the answer Then, hope in His love, Believing in Him, will allow us to rest i...