The Church Within You!

Leaning is the sense of putting your whole weight on something, resting on and trusting in that person or thing. When we have an important decision to make, we sometimes feel that we can't trust anyone — not even God. But God knows what is best for us. He is a better judge of what we want than even we are! We must not be wise in our own eyes! Bring your decisions to God in prayer ; use the Bib...

DON'T GET STUCK IN THE PAST! Paul warned us to forget those things in our past. He was referring to such things as past hurtful relationships, loss of jobs, the friend that walked away from you, and failures, those things are baggage that will only weigh you down and hold you, hostage, to everything that is behind you. Remember the story of Lot's wife , God had said to escape from the city...

This doxology — prayer of praise to God — ends Part One of Ephesians. The family of God includes all who have believed in Him in the past, all who believe in the present, and all who will believe in the future. We are all a family because we have the same Father He is the source of all creation, the rightful owner of everything. God promises His love and power to His family and the church. Blessin...

"It's only a test you're going through, the LORD is using you. Keep the faith and you will win the race, it's only a test!" Just as fire refines silver in the smelting process, trials refine our character.  They bring us new and deeper wisdom, helping us discern truth from falsehood and giving us the discipline to do what we know is right. Above all, these trials help us real...

Put your faith and trust in the One who changes not! David stated, "What can mortal man do to me?" Jesus said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul" (Mat. 10:28). Instead, we should fear God, who controls this life and the next. Even in our deepest sorrow, God cares! Jesus reminded us further of how much God understands us — He knows even the nu...

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Mat. 25:21 There may come a time in your life when you are put to a test, you will not know that you are being tested. It is by your own will the outcome. These are the times you put your faith in act...

Her son died saving the life of his friend, and when this friend asked her did she think whether her son, "loved him?" She shook her finger in his face and shouted, "What more could he have done for you?" Now think of Jesus as He was hanging there on the cross, and you ask, "Does God love me?" and His mother pointing to her Son, saying, "What more could He have d...

STORMPROOF FOR LIFE! Obeying God is like building a house on a strong, solid foundation that stands firm when storms come. When life is calm, our foundations don't seem to matter. But when crises come, our foundations are tested. Be sure your life is built on the solid foundation of knowing and trusting in Jesus Christ your Savior. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | LAB

Stress is like kryptonite (Superman's nemesis) , and it's out to knock off your cape and diminish you to a heap of trembling, useless mush! SHAKE IT OFF!! We are not going to claim it! I know there will be times when we all feel the pressure of the world around us and days filled with rain. However, you and I must remember there are ways to shake it off and try not to allow stress to get t...

A friend loves at all times . When you're up, they're not envious, when you're down, they're not condescending. Proverbs make it clear that true friendship is based on love because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. We may have many companions and no real friends. "A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there...

"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." Isaiah 44:22 Our God is longsuffering toward sinners. He has blotted out thy transgression, as a cloud and your sins when you come to the LORD with a sincere repenting heart. One must forgive oneself of past sins, why carry baggage that the LORD has cast into the sea of...

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand that He may lift you in due time. No matter the storm we are going through, if we keep our trust in God and stand firmly upon His Word, He will bring us through. Listen to today's reading to receive the scripture text concerning standing despite what it might look like. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT

Come join me as we gather for this afternoon's Good Friday Prayer. Blessings in Jesus Holy Name, Amen, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

On Friday Jesus arrived in Bethany six days before the Passover to spend some time with His friends, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. While here, Mary anointed His feet with costly perfume as an act of humility. This tender expression indicated Mary's devotion to Jesus and her willingness to serve Him. Take a moment to listen to the 10 points of interest that occurred during this most Holy Week. Ble...

The right attitude. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Php 2:3-4 Blessings Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes HSB | TWFYT

Concerning the Holy Spirit's activity in helping the believer in prayer, three observations are important: 1. We have two divine intercessors. 2 The Spirit intercedes with the groans uttered by the believer. 3. The spiritual desires and yearnings of believers in Christ find their source in the Holy Spirit, who dwells within our hearts. Blessings in prayer, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Full Li...

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance] , he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God's willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind....

Do you ever wish that you could get a parenting do-over ? Or wish there was the perfect guide on how to raise a troubled free teenager, maybe there is something here for you. Listen to the episodes coming from, The Word For You Today ! RAISING GREAT KIDS IN A TROUBLED WORLD. Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT

“I THANK MY God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.” Phi. 1:3 Every recollection that Paul had of the believers back in Phillippi, he remembered with joy.  While he awaited his pending trial in Rome, Paul found joy in remembering them before the throne of grace in prayer.  Perhaps the deepest Christian fellowship and joy we can experie...

Lying always comes with consequences. Proverbs 12:22 says “Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.” We can find many ways to turn words into weapons and damage others. As this verse points out, we hurt others by lying.  We also know that “Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight!  Solomon warns us aga...

Come Out of That Corner , is a reading using the Book of Ruth , a love story about a man and a young widow. It's a redemption story regarding this wealthy man, a young woman, and a near kinsman. The Book reminds us that God is still at work in our lives. He has not forgotten you nor your faithfulness towards Him. Your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. When Boaz saw Ruth...

The world's worst prison is the prison of an unforgiving heart. If we refuse to forgive others, then we are only imprisoning ourselves and causing our torment. Jesus warned that God cannot forgive us if we do not have humble and repentant hearts. We reveal the true condition of our hearts by the way we treat others. Today, search your heart and see if there is anything you hold against another...

There will come a time in your life when you will stand at a crossroads. The decision is up to you whether you will go forward or go back . Will you step over the line and go forward in faith, not knowing what you may or may not face? Here is where it will determine where your faith lies. Will you trust God, pray, set aside fear, and step out in faith? Think about it. Will you be like Ruth and go...

CATALYST: Enter into the inheritance God appoints for you and rejoice in it. Believe and receive what your Heavenly Father has for you. Since you have a glorious inheritance before you, keep looking up! The best is yet to come! In Jesus Christ, all believers are one and are heirs of God. "You do not have, it because you do not ask" God for it! God wants to give all His people their inher...

Stewardship. The final verses of Psalm 65 fill in the picture for the Creator of the universe provides the sunshine and rain in their times and seasons so that people can plow the earth, plant seeds, and eventually harvest food. The emphasis is on God's goodness and generosity to His people. The rains come in abundance; the rivers and streams overflow; the harvest is plenteous; the grain wagon...