Proverbs 23:22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Hearken… Listen up! I well remember a time as a teenager that I truly believed my dad just needed to get with it! I knew so much, my old dad knew so little. Then something happened… I […]
Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.Egypt in the Bible is a type of the world. No doubt there are riches to be had in this world. What Moses discovered is there are riches that are out of […]
Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.Why forgive? Because God said so! If in fact you are a child of God, then you have experienced God’s mercy in forgiveness. We all violated God’s law, thereby we are guilty of the […]
Haggai 2:19 Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless you.The seed of God’s word is perfect! Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the […]
James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Pastor Rick Vannoy Dec 31 1959- ? There’s the day our birth, then there’s the day of our death. That is to be […]
Psalm 32:3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. When David kept silent, his sin was eating at him on the inside. My dad and I were contractors years ago. Several times in our work we were called upon to inspect a dwelling to find out why […]
Genesis 3:10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. Actually, in a sense we can hide. We can hide from man but we can’t hide from God! Adam and Eve sinned and it cost them dearly. They were expelled from […]
Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. Today, it may seem that God has forgotten Israel. Not so! God has a […]
Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.Perhaps you remember a fun activity called “Slip n Slide”Placed on a hill with water sprinkling on the plastic, slide on your belly or back all the way to the bottom. […]
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. This same passage is repeated in Proverbs 16:25. I don’t hurt people, I don’t cheat people, I’m a good person… surely that will gain me favor with God. I go to church, I give […]
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Oh how you and I that are saved should praise God for our good Shepherd. We have someone to lead us and to feed us. Someone to walk […]
Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,In Psalm 23 David says… The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Our verse in Hebrews tells us that Jesus is the great shepherd of […]
1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Let’s examine this verse that we might have genuine confidence in our Lord… First, are you confident that by faith you are his child? Many will never […]
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Truly, no one ever cared for you like Jesus! With the Christmas season approaching, we stop a moment to acknowledge that there are many who feel forgotten. The enemy tries to isolate us, that he might devour us.Peter wants us to […]
Proverbs 26:4-5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Answer or answer not? Before you answer consider this… it is the grace of God that you and I are not the fool! […]
Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. This statement comes from an incident at the home of Martha and Mary. Martha was occupied with serving. Making sure everything was just right in her home. Mary sat at the feet of […]
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. On this blessed Thanksgiving day may we remember a few things that should cause our hearts to erupt with Thanksgiving. Remember the peace that only a genuine child of […]
2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For many in this great country, Thanksgiving day is about everything EXCEPT Thanksgiving. Theres more to scriptural Thanksgiving than food, football, and the family gathering. Thanksgiving […]
James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.James is telling us that we cannot be sure about what tomorrow holds, yet we can be sure who holds tomorrow! We have no […]
Exodus 4:2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. Exodus 4:17 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. Ordinary things, like a rod or stick, submitted to the Lord, can accomplish extraordinary things for God’s glory! What talent […]
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Sometimes it just takes a little light to help us to see. My grandson went turkey hunting with me a couple years ago. His little toboggan had a small light attached. […]
1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. One very important reason to focus on the marriage relationship is so that we might have unhindered […]
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Another verse… Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. A godly husbands love for his wife is to be a sacrificial love. It is a love pictured in how Christ loves the […]
1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. According to knowledge… lets look at some things that a wife needs to know concerning her husband. […]
1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. If there is anything this world needs more of, it is godly husbands and godly fathers. This […]
Pretty or Practical… 1 Samuel 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. This text is […]
2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:Years ago my Dad and I were in business as general contractors. I remember well how important it was to have the necessary […]
1 Peter 3:3-4 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in […]
Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.We all know the importance of physical hygiene. What is often overlooked among so many is the importance of spiritual hygiene. How can we heed God’s word if we do not read God’s word? Psalm 12:6 The words […]
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.In short, for those of you that have known pastor, a Godly wife looks like Ms Eve. Truly, I obtained favor of the Lord when I found my precious wife. My wife always proof reads the devotions for me. She […]
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. In every army there is a chain of command. It is a very serious offense to be guilty of insubordination! In the Christian’s life there is a headquarters from […]
2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Timothy was Paul’s son in the faith! Paul is warning Timothy that the road ahead would not be easy.There are two ships that God’s people must choose between. The Cruise ship, or the battle ship. Many of God’s people are just […]
Please read ALL of Proverbs 2 then notice… Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. In this chapter we find some prerequisites to understanding the fear of the Lord and […]
Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Definition of merciful from websters 1828… Having or exercising mercy; compassionate; tender; disposed to pity offenders and to forgive their offenses; unwilling to punish for injuries; The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, the Lord, […]
Mark 8:18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? Is it possible to have 20/20 vision and yet not see? What about perfect ears and yet cannot hear? This is exactly what Jesus was telling us concerning the Pharisees. Consider please… Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare […]
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Wow! Think about this verse for a moment. Our Lord is assuring us that He has a path for us to follow, and that He is willing to instruct and teach His […]
2Kings 6:4-6 So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood. But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him […]
1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What is the basis of your salvation? I recall many conversations over the […]
There are 2 verses I would like to share on this subject. Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; In this verse we find that a truly humble, or lowly spirit, will tolerate some things just because we love one another. It is pride that believes that only […]
Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Many will never see a deer (hart) pant. I remember being on White Top mountain years ago. Miles and miles from society. A deer came running by me slobering with her tongue hanging out. There was a […]
Psalm 12:6-7 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Question…If the Word of God could be proven untrue, don’t you think the enemies of our Lord would have […]
Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? In this verse of scripture God shows us what is good. Just as sure as there is something wholesome and good, […]
John 16:13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:… Let’s picture the Christian life as going for a ride with Jesus. Greyhound bus lines used to have a commercial that said… ” Ride the bus and leave the driving to us!” The question is this… Is […]
Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.This scripture, like so many, is a stark warning!God’s plan for marriage is one man with one woman for one lifetime! There are many reasons it does not always work out God’s way. The woman is instructed to […]
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.Christians are like salt because they are precious. In Jesus’ day, salt was a highly valued commodity. Roman soldiers […]
Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Many will wake up today and spend the entire day without having one spiritual thought. How sad! We as Christians fight a battle between the carnal and the spiritual. The disciples […]
Luke 19:34 The Lord hath need of him. Jesus sends his disciples to fetch a young donkey that he might ride on him into Jerusalem. We celebrate this event on Palm Sunday. Not many noticed the mule, because they were focused on the MASTER! They were rejoicing as the Lord passed by.Did you know that […]
Jonah 1:3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.There are three people […]
2 Peter 1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; It seems that so many trust Jesus and stop there. They don’t realize that getting saved is just the beginning. Now the Lord desires that we ADD to our faith. Think of it like this… Jesus is […]
Proverbs 6:16-17 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, DL Moody said … “God sends no one away empty, except those who are full of themselves.” Our Lord hates pride, even if manifested in a proud […]
Jude 1:22-23 And of some have compassion, making a difference: others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire… The Lord allowed me to serve for ten years with Rock of Ages Prison Ministry. This verse was at the bottom of my prayer card… along with these words… Making a difference in the lives […]
1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Many today promote a health and wealth gospel. Their idea of a good Christian insures a life of plenty as well as a life of prosperity. […]