Romans 4:5 (Amplified Bible) – “But to one who, not working [by the law], trusts (believes fully) in Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited to him as righteousness (the standing acceptable to God).”  “My bad”.  Used to hear this a lot, but not as much anymore, guess it […] [READ MORE]

Genesis 31:41 - “I have been twenty years in your house, I served you these fourteen years for your two daughters, and six for your cattle, and you have changed my wages ten times.”  I just read a story about a groundbreaking, precedent setting court case that will affect pre-nuptial agreements […] [READ MORE]

Romans 2:4 – “…it’s the goodness of God that leads you to repentance”.  For so long, Satan has trapped people into a sin consciousness, always thinking about what’s “wrong”, a performance based system of measuring our worth, accusing us of every little thing.  That’s a lousy way to live, but so […] [READ MORE]

  Genesis 13:8 - “And Abram said unto Lot, let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we be brethren.”   Message Translation: “Abram said to Lot, ‘Let’s not have any fighting between us, between your shepherds and my shepherds, after […] [READ MORE]

Romans 8:37 – “What shall we say to these things?  If God be for us, who can be against us”.  I’ve only played golf a handful of times in my life, tennis is really my game, but I love to watch golf.  For those of you who watch golf, you must […] [READ MORE]

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]

Hebrews 10:2 - "For then would they not have ceased to be offered?  Because tat worshippers once purged should have no more conscience of sin."  Yesterday, I was watching one of my favorite Bible teachers, Andrew Womack, and they were doing a special on Discipleship.  They featured two people that had […] [READ MORE]

Luke 15:23 - "Bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us be merry."  Several weeks ago, my family enjoyed a wonderful vacation at the beach. We had great weather, fun, time to reconnect, lots of relaxation, and an awesome time. For meals, my wife cooked a few, we […] [READ MORE]

Galatians 4:4 (Amplified Bible) - "But when the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman".  Being that we are in the middle of baseball season, you know that I'm going to have at least one (maybe two) E-messages on this sport that I love so […] [READ MORE]

Romans 2:15 (Amplified Bible) - “They show that the essential requirements of the Law are written in their hearts {and} are operating there, with which their consciences (sense of right and wrong) also bear witness; and their [moral] decisions (their arguments of reason, their condemning or approving thoughts) will accuse or […] [READ MORE]

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]

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]

Isaiah 55:8 - "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to God, for He will abundantly pardon."  We at FFMSNJ want to wish all of you and your family's a very […] [READ MORE]

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]

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]

 Ephesians 3:19 (Amplified Bible) - "[That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the […] [READ MORE]

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]

 Judges 16:22 "Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven". This past Sunday was a special day for all football fans, Super Bowl Sunday!  Even people that don't really like football probably got together with friends, watched at least some of the game, the pre-game entertainment […] [READ MORE]

Romans 12:20 - "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink; For in so doing though shalt heap coals of fire on his head". Yesterday, I saw a photo in the newspaper of a car completely covered in two or three inches of ice, as a […] [READ MORE]