The Church Within You!

Mary and Martha are often contrasted as though each believer must make a choice: be a worker like Martha or be a worshiper like Mary. Certainly, our personalities and gifts are different, but that does not mean that the Christian life is an either/or situation. The key is to have the right priorities: Jesus Christ first, then others, and then ourselves. Blessings, The Wiersbe Study Bible

There are countless reasons to praise God and express our gratitude to Him. For the weary, He provides renewed vitality; for those who need forgiveness, He provides repentance. God is faithful to forgive. The benefits God provides, as David highlights, include spiritual and physical blessings such as the forgiveness of iniquity, the healing of diseases, and demonstrations of His faithful love and...

"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory." Psalm 73:23-24

The Word of God teaches us that worry is deceptive. It gives us a false view of life, of itself, and of God. Worry convinces us that life is made up of what we eat and what we wear. We get so concerned with the means that we totally forget the end: to glorify God (Matt. 6:33). Blessings, The Wiersbe Study Bible Catalyst

Because of the assurance of Christ’s victory over death, weknow that nothing we do for Him will ever be wasted or lost.  We can be steadfast in our service, unmovable in suffering, and abounding in ministry to others, because we know our labor is not in vain. Blessings, TWFYT

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3 Here's what Dr. George Washington Carver had to say about prayer: "My prayers seem to be more of an attitude than anything else. I indulge in very little lip service, but ask the Great Creator silently, daily, and often many times a day to permit me to speak to Him."...

Solomon wrote: "One standing alone can be ... defeated, but two standing back-to-back can conquer." "Be a team player." Deuteronomy 32 speaks of one person chasing 1,000 and two putting 10,000 to flight (v.30). Two working together are greater than one working solo. Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | Ecc 4:12 TLB

For You have been a defense for the helpless, a defense for the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. Isaiah 24:4 Blessings, Be Still & Know

And He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?" The sower sows the Word. The seed represents God's Word, and the farmer is the servant of God who shares that Word with others. The human heart must be prepared to produce a harvest.

And He said to them, "Do you not understand thisparable?"  The Sower sows the Word.  The seed represents God's Word, and the farmer is the servant of God who shares that Word with others.  The human heart must be prepared to produce a harvest. https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/fd0eef1ac4925bcc0ecf

You must know who God created you to be and called you to be. And that takes place in the right environment, the right company, and with the right input—God's input! "He has created us anew in Christ Jesus ...[to] do the good things He planned for us." The Word for you today!

Today we're talking about something every believer - every woman, every man, every family - will face at some point in their walk with God. The need to be strengthened. Not because we're weak. Not because we're failing. But because faith is a living thing, and living things must be nourished. Blessings, Elder B. Hayes

What Jesus did for us back on Calvary Cross opened not only the doorway but His arms, welcoming us. "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:7 NIV Blessings, Amari Be Still & Know | NIV

"My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD." Ps 5:3 NKJV Arrange your morning to spend a few minutes alone with God. No matter what is on your plate - do not attempt to do them alone - invite God to join you. He is with you and for you, and He will be good to you! Remember, no matter what it is, start your day with God! Blessings, Elder Hayes TWFY | Ps 5:3 NKJV

John 14:26-27 (NIV) promises that the Holy Spirit (the Advocate/Helper) will be sent by the Father to teach believers all things and remind them of Jesus' words. Unlike worldly peace, which is often temporary and based on comfort, Jesus' peace is lasting and secure. Blessings, Reverend BA Hayes Be Still & Know

Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV) describes the "blessed" person as one who avoids wicked counsel, scoffers, and sinful paths. Instead, they delight in and meditate on the Lord’s law day and night. Such a person is likened to a tree planted by streams, producing fruit, with leaves that never wither, and prospering in all they do. 

Jesus teaches believers to pray consistently and not to lose heart. The promise of reward is for those who maintain faith and good actions. Trials offer chances to grow in character and hope. Knowing that God sustains us when our own strength fails. Persistence, firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Full Life...

"This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5 NIV Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

"He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber." Psalm 121:3 NLT Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

"God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him." Philippians 2:13 NLT Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

Take a listen to the final episode of this four-part series on Effective Praying : The Bible is filled with examples of powerful, effective prayers. Take, for instance, Moses, who had numerous intercessory prayers that God answered, even though He had told Moses that He would follow a different course of action. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Full Life Study Bible

Lessons from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We must never underestimate the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes TWSB

Scriptural Elements and Methods of Effective Praying: To pray effectively, we must praise and adore God (Ps. 150). Closely related and equally important is thanksgiving to God. Take a listen to what elements constitute effective prayer. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Full Life Study Bible

Several conditions must be met for our prayers to be effective. Our prayers will not be answered unless we have a sincere, true faith. Jesus states explicitly, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" Mark 11:24. Let's take a listen to the "Requirements of Effective Praying." Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes Full Life...

Prayer refers to the multifaceted communication of believers with the LORD God. In addition to words like "prayer" and "praying," this activity is described as calling upon God (Ps. 17:6) and calling upon the name of the LORD (Gen. 4:26). Take a listen to session one of  Effective Praying.  Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes FLSB