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Resting in the Lord

By-Crickettt

What does it actually mean to rest in the Lord? I have asked God this question many times. In Matthew 11:29, He tells us to come unto Him and we will find rest for our souls. The Noah Webster 1828 Dictionary gives several meanings for the word “rest”. To stop in motion or action of any kind: rest of body, mind, mental exertion and labor. To be quiet, at peace, sleep, and final hope. When we rest in the Lord, we are at peace knowing everything is in His hands for Hi

Reflection in the Mirror

By-Crickettt

As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person. Proverbs 27:19 HCSB

For now we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 HCSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of His nature, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1

The Importance of Prayer

By-Crickettt

James 5:16 ESV

[16] Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Philippians 4:6 ESV

[6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 6:6-15 ESV

[6] But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.

The Cross of Jesus

By Crickettt  (*Revised*)

Let's take a moment to see the full picture of the crucifixion as it took place 2,000 years ago. First of all, during Jesus' ministry, He taught about a new covenant or promise made between God and mankind. The old teachings and old laws were considered the only way to get to heaven. When Jesus began to teach on receiving salvation through believing and not by works alone, the Pharisees would not accept His message and instead took it as an act of treas

1. Who Will You Serve?

By: Crickettt

Choose Life

(The following scriptures used are from HCSB at  bible.com)

“This command that I give you today is certainly not too difficult or beyond your reach. It is not in heaven so that you have to ask, ‘Who will go up to heaven, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it? ’ And it is not across the sea so that you have to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it? ’ But the message is very near

A Faith That Moves Mountains

By: Crickettt

*Passages are taken from HCSB at Bible.com unless otherwise noted.

There is a Faith mentioned in the Bible that literally moves mountains out of our way.  Jesus spoke about this kind of Faith in Matthew 21:21.  Jesus answered them, “I assure you: If you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you tell this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be done. (Matthew 21:21 HCSB)

How is this

You Are My Hiding Place

By-Crickettt

You are my hiding place O’ Lord my God.

When chaos surrounds me, I will trust in You.

My days have been numbered and You know each one that is set before me.

You wrote a book about me before I was created and You called me by name.

I am uniquely and wonderfully made by You.

You count all the hairs on my head and not one falls without Your knowledge.

You see the pain and sorrow I experience, but when I am weak, You make me strong.

You hear me when I cry and save all

The Salvation and Wonders of God

By: Crickettt

I want to share with you several of my favorite chapters and verses in the Bible that describes God's wondrous power!  In the book of John, the first chapter, we see that Jesus is God in flesh and He is described as the Word who created all things and came into the world to save mankind from all their sins. 

John 1-In the beginning was the Word (Jesus is the Word), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All t

The Dangers of Drifting

By Crickettt

Drifting away from God is a dangerous choice to make, especially when we examine what happened to the people of Israel after Moses led them out of bondage from Egypt and after they reached the promise land God had given them. 

Read Nehemiah 9:5-38, it sums up the whole story concerning the Israelites from their first trusting in God’s guidance to doubting, grumbling, idolatry and drifting away into disobedience and sin.  As long as they were following after God

Warning for Repentance 

By: Crickettt

I received this word tonight 1-24-21

 The Spirit of the Lord says today, I will not tolerate this lie and unclean spirit that is controlling this nation and My people.  There is a division between what I desire and what the people desire. (Genesis 6:11)  I have come against this spirit.  For, I want my people to take their rightful place and make war against these things they are seeing and hearing the enemy speak.  (Ephesians 6:11-17).  
The perversion has dar

Your Two Cents Matters

By-Crickettt

I wanted to share with you a true story that recently happened to someone I know.  He works in retail and had been very busy checking out customers that day.  An elderly couple was waiting in line and began to argue about what she was buying.  The cashier continued to check out the other customers. The conversation between the couple became a bit more intense and comical as they continued to argue back and forth.  Finally, the woman turned to her husband and sai

You Were There

By-Crickettt

 You were there when the ground shook and trembled

You were there when it all came crashing down

You were there when the people ran for safety

You were there as they pulled bodies from underground.

 You were there when the nations cried out in anger

You were there when the people watched their loved ones die

You were there when the media displayed their sorrow

You were there as they fought to stay alive.

You were there when the aid had finally come

You were there when God's p

You Just Passed Me By

By-Crickettt

 I stood in the rain shivering from the cold night air

My clothes were old and torn

I had no coat to keep me warm

I saw you coming in my direction hoping you would help me

But, you just passed me by.

We were so hungry, and our children hadn't eaten in days

I saw you outside bringing in your groceries

For a moment, you looked my way

I waved at you hoping you'd come visit and see our need

But, you just passed me by.

I was so lonely and hurting, just longing for a friend

My

“You Are”

By-Crickettt

When I am lonely, you are my friend.

When I am tired, you are the one who gives me strength.

When I am hurting, you are my comforter.

When I don't know where to go, you are my sanctuary.

When I am lost, you are the light of my salvation.

When I am struggling, you are my deliverer.

When I want to give up, you are the God who lifts me up.

When I am confused, you are my understanding.

When I am in trouble, you are the one who rescues me.

When disappointment overwhelms me, you bring me j

What's Next, When God Seems to Say, "No"?

By:  Crickettt

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Have you ever put your trust in God concerning something in particular only to see it disappear right before your eyes?  You walked in faith, believed that God can do the impossible, and stood your ground with His Word.  Then, after all that standing, you get down to the wire of your

What Are You Sowing and Reaping?

By-Crickettt

 (KJV)Gal. 6:7- Be not deceived for God is not mocked: For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

 All of our words, actions, and giving, affect the very course of our lives.  We will reap what we sow! In fact, the Bible states clearly to watch everything that comes out of your lips because; with the mouth our destiny is set.  Look at James 3:6-The tongue is a fire and sets on fire the course of nature.  Also, Proverbs 18:20-21--A man's bell

Waiting Here for You

By-Crickettt

Genesis 49:18 (NKJV) -I have waited for Your salvation, O Lord!

Psalm 25:4-5(NKJV) -4/Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.  5/Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

Psalm 27:14(NKJV) -Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord!

Psalm 33:20(NKJV)-Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.

Isaiah 40:31(NKJV) -But those who wait

Through Thick and Thin

By-Crickettt

 I know you’ve heard the phrase... "I’ll be with you through thick and thin".  If a friend tells you that, you believe them.  If they are truly a close friend and you trust them enough; you know they will be there if you ever need them.  But, what if God tells you that?  Are you truly willing to take it to heart and know without a shadow of a doubt He will do exactly what He said?  When troubles come, can you still believe it?  Do you have enough faith in God,

These are the Words I Would Say

By-Crickettt

 I thought about what I could say today that would really make a difference in someone's heart.  I know that life brings many challenges and it also brings much joy.  There is hope in knowing God and his will for our lives.  He manifests himself in our daily lives in different ways.  His love is found in a newborn baby's cry or in the beauty of all creation.  He works in wonderfully, mysterious ways.

He works in our lives!

Jesus brings true hope to those

The Weary Soldier

By-Crickettt

Dressed in all his armor

The weary soldier goes to battle

His heart which once was strengthened

Has now fallen in hopeless despair.

The battle rages all around him

And the weary soldier cries out in fear

Is there anyone to hear his pain

Or comfort his sorrow in the night?

Suddenly, in the midst of the war

A voice as loud as thunder

Rings in his ears with loving compassion

And the weary soldier is drawn to hope.

Gently, the weary soldier is reassured

And he realizes this might