Here's Mad in Your Eye
April 24, 2013
Matthew 6:22, 23 (Amplified Bible) – “The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light. But if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the very light in you your […] [READ MORE]
It's Not What It Looks Like
December 26, 2012
Matthew 1:18 “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”
You've probably heard the phrase, “You can’t judge a book by its cover”, or maybe “looks can […] [READ MORE]
It's Time For A Tutor
November 28, 2012
Romans 8:16 (Amplified Bible) - “The Spirit Himself testifies together with our own spirit, assuring us that we are the children of God”.
Several months ago, before the school year started, we hired a tutor to help our daughter with Spanish. She did the best she could on her summer packet […] [READ MORE]
Gotcha Moments
October 31, 2012
James 1:5 (Amplified Bible) – “The giving God Who gives to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly…without fault finding”.
As we enter the final days of the highly charged political season, every day, opposing sides, no matter who it is, democrat or republican, are looking for that soundbite, that statement, that embarrassing event […] [READ MORE]
Scent-sational
September 26, 2012
Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible) - "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also […] [READ MORE]
I Don't Own a White Flag
August 8, 2012
Hebrews 12:3 - "Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds".Did you know that the state of New Jersey has established what is called a "safe surrender" program offering persons wanted by the police for non-violent crimes to turn […] [READ MORE]
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The Guide Inside
April 4, 2012
Psalm 48:14 – “For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death”.
Though so many people use their GPS these days for travel, every once in a while the occasion arises when we need to follow someone. Having used both to reach […] [READ MORE]
Time for a "Faith-Lift"
March 19, 2012
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – “We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, because your faith groweth exceedingly”
I saw a woman on TV the other day that, though she looked familiar, I had to jog my memory as to who she was. She looked so different than I remembered […] [READ MORE]
Red Light, Green Light
February 15, 2012
Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible) "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called […] [READ MORE]
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You Da Man!
February 3, 2012
1 Samuel 12:5-7 "Then was David's anger greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, as the Lord lives, the man who has done this is worthy of death. Then Nathan said to David, you are the man".
Did you even notice that the things that we dislike the […] [READ MORE]
When God Says Psssst!
January 20, 2012
Philippians 1:7 - "Even as it is meet [righteous, proper] for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart."
Did you know your children are in your heart? You carry your children in your heart the same way God carries you in His heart. You […] [READ MORE]
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LOL - Love Out Loud!
January 13, 2012
Matthew 22:37, 39 - "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and though shalt love they neighbor as thyself".
In the not so distant past, my family, especially my daughter, was amazed to find that I had […] [READ MORE]
The Power of Choose
January 3, 2012
Deuteronomy 30:19 – “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live”.
When I was growing up, I used to love to watch a program on daytime television called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. Anyone remember that show? Everyone […] [READ MORE]
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Elijah, What Are You Doing Here?
November 21, 2011
Have you ever made the wrong decision because of the wrong reason? In 1 Kings 19, Elijah made a wrong decision because of "his enemy" called fear. A woman named Jezebel made one threat against him, and Elijah "went a days journey into the wilderness, and requested that he might […] [READ MORE]
Hand Grenades
October 28, 2011
Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit [the work that His presence within accomplishes] is...self control (self restraint)..."
Many of you might remember the incident a couple of Sundays ago after the San Francisco 49-ers and Detroit Lions football game between the two head coaches. The story monopolized the football […] [READ MORE]
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Nixed Blessings
October 20, 2011
Joshua 1:9 “ Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid neither be dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever you go”.
I was so disturbed by a story I recently read about a certain teacher in California, who, if anyone sneezed in his class and someone […] [READ MORE]
Isaiah 61:3 - "To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness."
One Sunday morning before church, my wife, Natalie, and I were having a great time in prayer, when she […] [READ MORE]
Speak Don't Freak by Natalie Fortunato
August 19, 2011
Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger."
Had anyone "push your buttons" lately? Or have you felt like mouthing off in the last day or two? Or raised your voice at your kids this week? I have. How did it go? First, I started […] [READ MORE]
The Next Right Thing
July 1, 2011
Isaiah 50:7 - "The Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded. Therefore have I set my face like a flint and I know that I shall not be ashamed."
Have you ever found yourself feeling as if you've got far too many burdens, too many people depending […] [READ MORE]
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I Love You Too - by Natalie Fortunato
March 2, 2011
1 John 4:19 (Amplified Bible) - "We love Him, because He first loved us"
There are so many ways we exchange love between ourselves. We give flowers, gifts and cards. We do special things that we know someone will like. We give a reassuring glance that says, "I believe in you. […] [READ MORE]
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"g to G"
January 19, 2011
2 Corinthians 3:18 (Amplified Bible) "And we all, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor from one degree of glory to […] [READ MORE]
Voluntary Weakness - by Natalie Fortunato
January 12, 2011
2 Corinthians 12:9 “…for My strength is made perfect in weakness”
Whether fasting is a normal part of your walk with the Lord, or something you haven’t really given much thought to, please consider these words from the book Rewards of Fasting by Mike Bickle and Dana Chandler…
Fasting is a call […] [READ MORE]
Where Fell It?
December 29, 2010
2 Kings 6:6 - "And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he showed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in the water, and the iron did swim."
We've all had those experiences in life that we'll never forget. Well, I had one several months ago involving a treadmill. I was doing my regular workout, but because I was visiting a gym out of town, I had my keys, wallet and other personal items with me in a gym bag. I placed the gym bag across the front panel so I could keep an eye on it. Instantly, I heard a voice inside saying, "Big mistake, put it on the floor next to you". I ignored that voice and left it just where it was. About 30 minutes later, as I was looking up at the TV above the treadmill, I felt something hit my leg. My gym bag fell on the belt, tripped me, and I fell flat on my face, chin first. After I cleaned all the blood off the belt and the floor, I went in the men's room and cleaned up my face, which is where I heard that same voice saying, "I
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This Week's E-Message - "Belly Fat and Stress" - by Natalie Fortunato
December 2, 2010
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