The Church Within You!

Let God comfort you, receive comfort from Him, and use that comfort to help others in need. When we are down and going through something, our LORD provides us with the comfort we need. If we call upon Him, He will answer as our Father who art in heaven He is the Father of all comfort. Through His goodness and mercies, we learn to share with others who may be in need. Blessings, Presiding Elder Bar...

Isaiah 43:18-19 says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes SY Jesus Calling | LAB

Trusting in God is considered highly important in many faiths as it provides a foundation for peace, stability, and guidance in life, allowing individuals to rely on a higher power, especially during challenges, by believing in God's goodness, wisdom, and plan for their lives, which can lead to a sense of security and purpose; it means having faith that God will care for you and guide you through...

According to Wiersbe’s Study Bible commentary, Jesus's Sermon on the Mount is one of the most misunderstood messages.  One group says it is God’s plan of salvation, that if we ever hope to go to heaven we must obey these rules. Another group calls it a charter for world peace and begs the nations of the earth to accept it.  Still, a third group tells us that the Sermon on the Mount does not apply...

“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ The LORD promised to Israel (and through Israel to us) a Redeemer. Isaiah continued the theme of light and darkness by announcing that the darkness and despair will not be upon her who is as distressed, as when at first. The Redeemer wil...

The Prophet Isaiah 9:6   KJV : For  unto us a child  is born, unto us a  son is given : and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful , Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. God so loved the world, that He gave His only son that we might have a chance at the Tree of Eternal Life. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TFLSB

Outlook determines the outcome, and attitude determines action. God tells us to expect trials. It is not "if you fall into trials," but "when you fall into trials." Satan fights us, and the world opposes us, resulting in a life of battle. Thus, we must prepare ourselves for the trip of life here on earth! Blessings to listeners of His Word. Amen. Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes The Wiersbe Study Bib...

One Thing Have I Desired: It is the most treasured thing in his life, and David prays for it with singleness of purpose that is to be found in the House of the LORD. His greatest desire was to live in God's presence each day. We should all have this hope, to "Seek the LORD, to be in His Presence". Those who desire to live in God's presence each day can enjoy that relationship forever. Blessings, P...

IMPORTANCE OF PRAISE. The Scriptures often encourage God's people to praise the LORD. The call to praise God reverberates throughout the N.T. Jesus Himself praised His Father in heaven. Paul expects all nations to glorify God (Rom. 15:9-11; Eph. 1:3,6,12) and James calls us to praise the LORD (Jas. 3:9; 5:13). And in the end, the picture in Revelation is of a vast throng of both saints and angels...

Liberation through Christ: A New Kind of Freedom. "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring...

Think about it, Moses reflected the Glory of God, but you and I may radiate the Glory of God. "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as a mirror the glory of the LORD, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the LORD." 2 Cor. 3:18 Glory! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWSB

We All Need The Same Grace! Our approach confirms or denies it for us:  the Pharisee's pride, and the Tax Collector's humility. One's pride condemned him, and the other's humble faith saved him. Luke 18:13 Prayer is much more than the words of our lips; it is the desires of our hearts, and our hearts are constantly "desiring" before Him, even if we never speak a word. Blessings, Presiding Elder Ba...

Embracing Love Over Fear! "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us." 1 Jn 4:18,19. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | TWSB

EMOTIONS are a natural part of the human experience that can be positive or negative, mild or intense, and can help one understand how to react to what you're experiencing. Emotions will do what we, in faith, order them to do. For example, when David prayed, he ordered his soul, the center of his emotions, to bless the LORD. He believed and by faith, took control of his feelings. Remember, by fait...

Keep awake then  and  watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength  and  ability  and  be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes AMP MAT 6

What is man that You are mindful of him? Or the son of man that You visited him. You have made him to be a little lower than the Angels, however, because they have figured out a few things. Man has gotten to the point where the more they know, the less they worship the Creator of all things. Men believe they got it all figured out . They seem not to remember that God created all things in "the hea...

Ezekiel realized the seriousness of his calling and how great the responsibility God had placed on his shoulders was. Ezekiel 3:16—21. Ezekiel is the prophet of human responsibility . While some people blamed God for their sad plight, others blamed their ancestors, Ezekiel made it clear that each individual is held responsible and accountable before God (ch. 18). Personal responsibility is the key...

To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His Holy Hill. Sometimes we have to steal away, get into our quiet space, and have a one-on-one with The LORD. There we can tell Him all about our concerns and troubles. He will hear our faintest cry. God hears us when we pray and responds when we urgently call upon His Name. Selah. Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | LAB

Our God understands our weaknesses. Jesus is our "High Priest," our Mediator with God who has full access to the Father, and He entirely understands our reality and what we are going through while here on earth. Jesus truly gets us! Because He alone knows all about us. There is no secret that He does not know. Find your quiet space and tell Him all about your troubles, and He will answer bye and b...

What's stopping you from your quiet time with God? Nothing but yourself. Listen, you want to build upon a relationship with anyone, what do you do? First, you have to spend time with them, getting to know them, right? If you want to get to know God, wouldn't that mean spending time in prayer, reading your Bible, and studying His Word? Now, find that moment of the day in a quiet space and talk with...

"For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect." Mark 13:22 Is it possible for Christians to be deceived? Yes, so convincing will be the arguments and proof from deceivers in the end times that it will be difficult not to fall away from Christ. Jesus says that if we are prepared, we can remain faithful. But if we a...

Thy Prayers ... A Memorial Before God. God considers our prayers a sacrifice ascending to Him, reminding Him of our perseverance in calling upon Him in faith and devotion. "May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice." Know this: Your prayers and charitable acts will ascend as a memorial offering before God and are worthy of being reme...

If you are in a position of spiritual leadership , this reading has some important lessons for you. Christian leaders must know how to handle false accusations, vicious letters, unfounded press reports, and gossip. Otherwise, these devilish weapons will upset them so much that they will lose their perspective and spend so much time defending themselves that they will neglect their work, and possib...

Today's reading speaks of a few of Paul's teachable moments. The LORD knows how to bring balance to our lives. If we have only blessings, we may become proud; so He permits us to have burdens as well. That being said, we have good days and some not-so-good. One thing is for sure, God is still in control, and all we have to do as faithful to His Word is trust Him. Blessings, Elder Hayes The Wiersbe...

Whether it is convenient or inconvenient ... "Preach the Word!" You are to be instant in season and out of season. How can you say that you are a child of God, yet you walk around with a "do not disturb" sign hanging around your neck? We must always be ready to proclaim God's goodness and mercy toward men. He will stand with you and strengthen you in that hour. Blessings, Elder Hayes TWFYT | TWSB