THE VALLEY OF DECISION​! – Joel 3:14​ Devotional

by | Apr 5, 2025 | Joel

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THE VALLEY OF DECISION​!

Joel 3:14 – Devotional

Joel 3:14

“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “The Valley of Decision,” and to the prayer by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 5th: Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20, and Proverbs 12:18

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 5th: Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20, and Proverbs 12:18

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THE OLD RUGGED CROSS! – 2 Peter 3:9b Devotional

by | Apr 4, 2025 | 2 Peter

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THE OLD RUGGED CROSS​​!

2 Peter 3:9b – Devotional

2 Peter 3:9b

” . . . He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.“

Janelle Hansen writes, “My grandfather was 6′ 2” with a big booming voice and the air of a man in control of his life. He loved his cigars (which he pronounced “ceeeeeegars”), Pinochle, and his oil field buddies, but he had no love for God for most of his life. He was raised by an itinerant Methodist preacher who also ran a home for unwed mothers and both those occupations embarrassed and angered him. All of my siblings and I prayed for him throughout our childhood that he would come to know the Lord, but it seemed like that would never happen.

“But, one Sunday morning in my sophomore year of college I got a call from my father who told me in tears that he had received a letter from his father (my grandfather) relaying that he had been listening to Billy Graham on the radio and when “The Old Rugged Cross” came on, he wept uncontrollably and finally gave his heart and life to God. My Grandfather was 72 years old that day. He lived another 10 years and then went to be with the Lord.

“Never give up praying for your unsaved loved ones. The Holy Spirit will keep working on them. “. . . He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9b).

“The picture you see here is of my grandfather singing in perfect tenor harmony around the dining room table with my family about 3 years before his homegoing.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 4th: Deuteronomy 26:1-27:26, Luke 10:38-11:13, Psalm 76:1-12, and Proverbs 12:15-17

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 4th: Luke 10:38-11:13, Psalm 76:1-12, and Proverbs 12:15-17

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SOARING WITH GOD! – Isaiah 40:31 Devotional

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Isaiah

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SOARING WITH GOD!

Isaiah 40:31 – Devotional

Isaiah 40:31

“Those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, walk and not faint.”

Each time I glance up at the wall above my desk I read the words of today’s Scripture. It is done in counted cross stitch, and has a very special place in my heart. You see, it was presented to me by our daughter, Brenda, back in 1991, just before she went to be with the Lord.

This fantastic verse reminds us of one of God’s most precious promises: When we wait on the Lord, He will renew our strength. We get into trouble when we attempt to produce our own strength instead of waiting for His strength.

It is worth noting that anytime people run ahead of God and rely upon their own strength, they get into trouble. On the other hand, when people inquire of the Lord and wait for Him to lead, they are rewarded with His power.

It is vital for us to spend our time in fellowship with the Lord. Reading His Word, speaking with Him in prayer and listening patiently for His still small voice to guide us. Not running ahead of Him or lagging behind Him, but patiently walking close at His side.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 3rd: Deuteronomy 23:1-25:19, Luke 10:13-37, Psalm 75:1-10, and Proverbs 12:14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 3rd: Luke 10:13-37, Psalm 75:1-10, and Proverbs 12:14

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GRACE AND PEACE! – Philippians 1:2 Devotional

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Philippians

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GRACE AND PEACE!

Philippians 1:2 – Devotional

Philippians 1:2

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

In a world that increasingly is filled with turmoil, strife and blatant sinfulness, we need to discover a place in which to amerce ourselves in that which is sacred and holy. That place is in the sure haven of God’s Word.

It seems that celebrates in our modern culture feel that they are the ones determining our acceptable conduct. That conduct is increasingly crude and an affront to what God desires for His people.

I may seem to be a prude, but I refuse to spend my time watching the godless programs that the major networks spew into the world. Whether I am labeled a prude or not does not matter one iota to me. I would rather have the peace of God than anything this world can offer.

I want to always be remembered as a simple servant of the Lord who was used in a simple way to simply hold fast to the never changing Word of the Lord. Heaven and earth may pass away, but the Word of God is always the same; yesterday, today and forever!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 2nd: Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30, Luke 9:51-10:12, Psalm 74:1-23, and Proverbs 12:11

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 2nd: Luke 9:51-10:12, Psalm 74:1-23, and Proverbs 12:11

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WE CAN KNOW! – Luke 12:56 Devotional

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Luke

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WE CAN KNOW!

Luke 12:56 – Devotional

Luke 12:56

“You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?”

Meteorologists are sometimes able to predict the path of storms long before they actually arrive. Teams of experts study data collected from a multitude of sources in order to predict potential threats of violent weather such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This information can be used to help those in the path of storms to take shelter and minimize risk.

Jesus seemed to have something like this in mind when He spoke about people knowing how to predict weather patterns, but failing to understand what is happening in fulfillment of the prophecy given in God’s Word.

In Matthew 24, Jesus gives us over twenty signs that mark His second coming. If we go and read that chapter we will find a description of what is happening in our world at the present time.

So what does this mean to us? It means that there is a lost and dying world around us facing an eternity in hell unless they repent and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Let us be faithful to rescue as many as possible.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 1st: Deuteronomy 18:1-20:20, Luke 9:28-50, Psalm 73:1-28, and Proverbs 12:10

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 1st: Luke 9:28-50, Psalm 73:1-28, and Proverbs 12:10

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