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Good morning Church!

The Bible offers numerous promises and teachings about peace, emphasizing God’s provision, Christ’s gift, and the call to live peacefully with others.

Key Verses on Peace

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” This verse highlights the unique peace that comes from Christ, distinct from worldly calmness

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Here, peace is linked to prayer and trust in God

Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Trusting God is the foundation for perfect peace

Romans 12:18 – “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” This verse encourages believers to actively pursue peace in relationships

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 – “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” God is described as the ultimate source of peace.

Biblical peace, often referred to as “shalom”, is more than the absence of conflict. It represents wholeness, completeness, and inner tranquility that comes from a relationship with God. It encompasses:

True peace is found only through your relationship with Christ. You can have peace even in the middle of your storm.

Inner peace through trust in God and Christ,
Peace in relationships by living righteously and forgiving others,
Peace in the community through peacemaking and reconciliation,
These scriptures collectively encourage believers to seek God, trust in His promises, and actively pursue peace in all areas of life.

Love yall

Bro Richard

Good morning, church!

This morning the Lord brought to mind the Shunammite woman’s son in 2 Kings 4. When the boy had died, Elisha laid on him, and the Bible says he sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.

A sneeze is such a small, involuntary thing — he didn’t choose it, didn’t work for it. It was simply evidence that life was returning.

Maybe your marriage feels dead, but your spouse suddenly acknowledges you in a kind way — that’s a sneeze. Maybe the doctor’s report isn’t perfect, but it’s not as bad as you feared — that’s a sneeze. Maybe your finances are struggling, but an unexpected provision shows up — that’s a sneeze.
Don’t despise the little sneezes. They’re signs that God is bringing dead things back to life. Keep believing, keep praying, and watch what He does.

God bless you.

Bro Richard

Good morning Church!

Today I am so thankful for Grace. I'm thankful that it is because of His wonderful Grace that I am Saved.

Ephesians 2: 8-9 (KJV)

"For by Grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Romans 6:14 (KJV)

"For Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are NOT under the law, but under Grace"

Paul stresses that Grace breaks sin's power without giving license to sin.

John 1:17 (KJV)

"For the law was given by Moses, but Grace and TRUTH came by Jesus Christ."

Galatians 2:21 (KJV)

"I do not frustrate the Grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."

But God's Grace! His unending love for us. So thankful for HIS plan of salvation! We pray this help you in some way. If you know someone that may need this, please like and share, also, if you haven't yet, follow along with us and help spread the Gospel of Christ.

What are you thankful for today!

Love yall,

Bro Richard

I once heard someone say, "Never trust a Preacher that does not have a limp."

I wondered why, but then after hearing Bro. Whitt Wray's message on Jacob wrestling with God, I would go a little farther and ask, how is your limp today?

24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Gen 32:24-26

Preacher, Deacon, Teacher, Church member, we all need to take the time to wrestle with God. Don't let go until you are blessed. You may walk away with a limp, but it will be obvious in your ministry that you have spent time in the presence of God.

Keep on limping Church!

Love yall

Bro Richard

Good morning Church!

As we get further into the week, I don't know what you are going through, but most likely most of us are facing some type of trial or tribulation. Maybe something we can't see what the final outcome will be in a particular situation.

But hang on to your faith, trust the God of Heaven.

1 Peter 5:10

"But the God of ALL grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."

Also in 2 Thessalonians 3:3

"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you and keep you from evil."

Trust Him, He's got this.......

Love yall

Bro Richard