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I KINGS 18: 41-46 KJV Vs. 41. [ Rain and 30 mile foot Race ] And Elijah said, unto Ahab, get thee up, eat and drink ; for there is a sound of abundance of rain Vs. 42. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel and he cast himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees. Vs. 43. And said to his servant. Go up now, Look toward the sea. and he went up and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said Go again 7 times. Vs. 44. And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud, out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. Vs. 45. And it came to pass in the...

I KINGS 18: 41-46 KJV Vs. 41. [ Rain and 30 mile foot Race ] And Elijah said, unto Ahab, get thee up, eat and drink ; for there is a sound of abundance of rain Vs. 42. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel and he cast himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees. Vs. 43. And said to his servant. Go up now, Look toward the sea. and he went up and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said Go again 7 times. Vs. 44. And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud, out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. Vs. 45. And it came to pass in the...

WHAT MADE YOU COME HOME? My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:1-6 "Bob, what made you come home?" I wish I had a dollar for every time I have been asked that question. The first time was the Sunday after our remarriage and honeymoon to the Bahamas on a cruise ship for three days. Charlyne and I were in church together. A friend...

CONSIDER IT PURE JOY Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3 This scripture was laid on my heart a few days ago while driving in the car, home from applying for an apartment for myself and my children. I have been overwhelmed with deep grief the last month, because both my husband and I have to move at the same time, and yet he refuses to live with me, despite the intimate relationship that has developed between us since I began standing in earnest three months ago. I had cried out, “What is Your will, Lord??†And the Lord revealed to me that my husband is going the wrong way, trying to build a house on the sand...

HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWER ME …"Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:4‑5 Question: Are you walking in victory each day as you face different trials and tribulations? How can you? Answer: By the power of the Holy Spirit. Question: How can you know what to do regarding different circumstances? What are you to do about your daily problems? Should you call your husband or wife? Answer: By the power of the Holy Spirit. Seek His directions, His answer, and choose to follow His ways. Ask the Holy Spirit your questions and then listen to His soft voice. He can be your Provider and...

STAND FOREVER – FIGHT FOR YOUR MARRIAGE! "Now then, stand still and see this great thing the Lord is about to do before your eyes!" 1 Samuel 12:16 Did you marry your spouse for life? Then stand forever! I know the circumstances you have now seem impossible, but believe in the power of your awesome God! What if your spouse was in a serious accident, would you stand by them forever? If your spouse had cancer, would you stand by them forever? The problem that you have now is that your spouse has cancer of their soul and spirit. They have opened themselves up to sinful thoughts, to a sinful lifestyle and they have ignored and separated themselves from their own children and loved ones. They are disobedient and rebellious to their God...

IS YOUR MARRIAGE UNDER ATTACK? But I will defend my house against marauding forces. Never again will an oppressor overrun my people, for now I am keeping watch. Zechariah 9:8 Did you start to notice that your spouse was pulling away and not wanting to be involved with you or the family as much? Did your spouse tell you that they do not love you anymore? Your marriage is under attack. Will you start to pray for restoration and reconciliation of your marriage, regardless of what your spouse is saying? You are not alone with marriage problems, as marriages are under attack around the world. It does not even matter if you are attending a church, as divorce is now attacking couples and leaders in our churches. Society has tried to convince...

JOSHUA & CALEB BELIEVED! How many of us have heard the story in the Bible about God making a covenant promise to Abraham? The Israelites would be His people and He would be their God. He promised to give them a land flowing with milk and honey – a promised land. In fact, after Abram was 99 years old and Abram's wife Sarai still had not conceived, the LORD appeared again and said: "I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers…No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful." Genesis 17:2, 5a Whose report would Abraham believe? Would he believe what he could see in his natural eye or believe what the...

YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS How many of you woke up this morning with the realization that your ‘one flesh partner’ is not with you today either emotionally, spiritually, and/or physically? Then to make matters worse, your thoughts wander to “how did I get here, how am I going to survive this, how am I going to raise our children,†or “how am I going to pay all these unpaid bills?†Life is hard: family situations can get really messy. On the surface, there seems to be no ‘easy’ answers to these and many other questions that arise when family relationships fracture. The love that once was expressed by the absent partner has become muted. While that individual is operating in a selfish mode, there are many other family...

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