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What We Believe

The Scriptures

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The new Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2Tim. 3:16; 1Thess. 2:13; 2Peter 1:21).

The Godhead

Our God is one, but manifested in three persons—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal (Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:14; John 1:18). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 15:26).

Man, His Fall, and Redemption

Man is a created being made in the likeness and the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God…” (Rom. 3:23) and “As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one…” (Rom. 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and He gave His life and shed His blood to restore man back to God (Rom. 3:23; 1John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8).

Eternal Life and New Birth

Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that produces repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled, produces eternal life (2Cor. 7:10; 1John 5:12; John 3:3-5).

Water Baptism

Baptism in water by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).

Baptism In The Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of the speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Act 19:1-7; Acts 2:4).

Sanctification

The Bible teaches that without holiness, no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation (Heb. 12:14; 1Thess. 5:23; 2Peter 3:18; 2Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1Cor. 1:30).

Divine Healing

Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Mark 16:18; James 5:14-16; 1Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4-5).

Resurrection of the Just and the Return of Our Lord

The angels said, “…this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11). His coming is imminent. When He comes, “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1Thess. 4:16,17). Following the tribulation, He shall  return to earth as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years  (Rev. 20:6).

Hell and Eternal Retribution

The one who physically dies in his sin without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the Lake of Fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20).

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When we make mistakes, God doesn’t abandon us. Psalm 37:23-24 tells us, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord… Though he falls, he will not be destroyed; for the Lord will be there to pick him up.” No mistake you make can ever be too great to cancel out God’s plan for your life. Let Joel show you that it’s time to believe again in this redeeming message. No matter what you’ve done, if you will shake off guilt and move forward in your thinking and expectations, God will get you to where you’re supposed to be. Not somewhere secondary, but the best plan for your life. This is message #702, "Miracles Out of Mistakes", by Joel Osteen. For more inspirational messages, visit https://www.JoelOsteen.com/Messages.

Dr. Joyce Meyer Featuring: More #WednesdayWisdom from Joyce!

FEBRUARY 08, 2018

God Can Clean Up Any Mess

- by Joyce Meyer

 
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I was seriously abused throughout my childhood. My life was horrible! I don’t remember ever being really happy until I was in my twenties. My mind was a mess, my emotions were a mess...everything was a mess!

But thank God, I didn’t stay that way! God has dealt with me, changed me and brought me through it all. Now I have a great relationship with God, real peace and joy, good relationships with family and friends, and I’m doing what God has called me to do.

Hebrews 11:6 tells us that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. I’ve discovered that anything I sacrificed to get closer to God and obey Him, I received back from Him many times over. And what He gave me was always much better.

You may be thinking, But Joyce, you don’t know what I’m dealing with. It’s so hard!

I understand—I’ve been through some really hard stuff, too. But God will reward those who seek Him. Be determined to seek Him in the midst of your hardship. He is more than able to clean up your messes!

Prayer Starter: God, I believe You can clean up my messes. Instead of staying stuck in my troubles, I earnestly seek You today and expect You to do something good in me.

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If you are at the point in your life where you are ready to make a personal commitment to follow Christ, all you have to do is reach out to Him now in prayer. He is listening and waiting to come into your heart and help you live a better life. Will you invite Him in now? If you'd like to pray and receive Christ as your Savior, you can use this simple prayer as a guide:

"Lord Jesus, I ask You to come into my life and forgive me of all my sins. I confess my sins before You this day. I denounce Satan and all his works. I confess Jesus as the Lord of my life. Thank You for saving me. I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that You rose from the dead. I am saved. Write my name in the Lamb's Book of Life. Today is my God-day with the Lord Jesus! I pray this prayer to the Father in the name of Jesus. Amen."

If you just prayed this prayer, click here to let us know, we'd like to send you a free booklet called Understanding Salvation, to help you understand a little more about this new life in Christ. 

If you still have questions click here.

What We Believe

The Scriptures

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The new Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2Tim. 3:16; 1Thess. 2:13; 2Peter 1:21).

The Godhead

Our God is one, but manifested in three persons—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal (Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:14; John 1:18). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 15:26).

Man, His Fall, and Redemption

Man is a created being made in the likeness and the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God…” (Rom. 3:23) and “As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one…” (Rom. 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and He gave His life and shed His blood to restore man back to God (Rom. 3:23; 1John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8).

Eternal Life and New Birth

Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that produces repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled, produces eternal life (2Cor. 7:10; 1John 5:12; John 3:3-5).

Water Baptism

Baptism in water by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).

Baptism In The Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of the speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Act 19:1-7; Acts 2:4).

Sanctification

The Bible teaches that without holiness, no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation (Heb. 12:14; 1Thess. 5:23; 2Peter 3:18; 2Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1Cor. 1:30).

Divine Healing

Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Mark 16:18; James 5:14-16; 1Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4-5).

Resurrection of the Just and the Return of Our Lord

The angels said, “…this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11). His coming is imminent. When He comes, “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1Thess. 4:16,17). Following the tribulation, He shall  return to earth as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years  (Rev. 20:6).

Hell and Eternal Retribution

The one who physically dies in his sin without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the Lake of Fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20).

Kenneth Copeland Ministries Featuring: Voting for Unity: The Heart of Our Nation and 7 Ways to Stand in Faith for Your Nation

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7 Ways to Stand in Faith for Your Nation

Standing in faith for your nation is a daily call to obedience to God’s Word—but how do you do it? Here are seven ways you can stand in faith for your nation today.

The topic of standing in faith for your nation is typically one that is raised during a major election. It’s at the forefront of our minds; it’s on the news; it’s what everyone is talking about. But what about the rest of the time? Are we supposed to just settle back to sleep, waiting four years for the next big election?

Absolutely not! Standing in faith for our nation is needed every day. While we work, play, cook and go about our business, the government is in motion, the courts are in session, and the laws of the land are being molded and shaped. This month, the United States will hold midterm elections. While these are less publicized, they are no less meaningful. In fact, Brother Copeland says, “They’re more important than the presidential election.”

What does that mean for you as a Christian? Mainly this: Your participation is needed in this hour. This is not the time to draw back.  As the Body of Christ, we need to be informed and keep our faith engaged.

Wondering how you can make a difference? Here are 7 ways to stand in faith for your nation.

1. Stand and Vote in Your Nation

“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” –Proverbs 29:2

Christians and politics are a God-ordained mix. Psalm 8:6 (NKJV) says, “You have made him [man] to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” Dominion isn’t just a privilege and an honor—it is a responsibility. To have dominion is to have stewardship. We are called to be good stewards over our money, marriages, children, animals—and our government. And we steward our government through the voting process.

Many Christians claim their vote won’t make a difference or decide to abstain from voting due to the character flaws of the candidates. But, is this acceptable in God’s sight? In Luke 19:13, God told us to occupy, do business, take care of things until He returns. Part of this responsibility involves actively stewarding our government process. In Matthew 25:14-28, we see the steward who didn’t do anything was the one who was rebuked and punished. That means Christians don’t get to choose whether to participate—it isn’t optional.

Find out how to choose the right candidate here.

Bishop Keith Butler puts it this way: “Genesis 8:22 says, ‘As long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest…shall not cease.’  And voting is part of the seedtime and harvest principle.”

Your vote (or non-vote) will either promote or slow the advancement of evil. You can’t afford to not let your voice be heard! As David Barton says, “You always stop the most wickedness you can, anytime you get the chance.”

Register to vote here.

2. Stand for Life in Your Nation

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” –Psalm 139:13,16 (NIV)

Every life matters to God. He doesn’t value anyone more or less based on age, gender, race, economic status or physical ability. Every life matters to God. The convenience of another person’s life to our own does not determine its existence. And, there is no argument about when life begins because it has already been settled in God’s Word. In Psalm 139, God tells us He knew us before we were even formed, and had already written each day in His book before we even came to be.

The Bible is far from silent on the topic of the sanctity of human life—especially the lives of the unborn. God said to shed innocent blood (including abortion) is wrong (Proverbs 6:16-19, NIV). The definition of murder is for man to decide who should live and who should die. Instead, we are to choose life so that our children may live (Deuteronomy 30:19).

The creation of life in the womb is precious in God’s sight. As Christians, we are expected to honor, respect and defend His creation, and abortion goes against the laws of nature and the heart of God in every way. For these reasons, the sanctity of human life is by far the most important issue for Christians today. Our voice is needed now more than ever. Nearly 60 million unborn babies have been aborted since Roe v. Wade passed in 1973. That number is climbing every day. We have a call to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8).

We have a responsibility to defend the unborn by choosing candidates who stand for life. To choose a candidate who does not defend the unborn, or to remain silent by failing to vote, is to allow those who do not respect life or righteous values to be in power. Anyone who does either of these becomes an accomplice to murder, whether they intended to or not.

3. Stand for Marriage in Your Nation

“He created them male and female.” –Genesis 5:2 (NKJV)

Whenever a social issue arises, such as same-sex marriage, that brings a spirit of confusion, we always go back to the same source to find certainty —the Word of God. God is not the author of confusion, and His Word is clear. There is danger in not knowing or understanding what Scripture says about a matter—or rejecting it altogether. It can destroy thousands, if not millions, of lives.

This is gravely evident in the issue of homosexuality. Sadly, we are in a time when more and more Christians have even begun to approve of gay marriage. [1] Aside from not being rooted and grounded in the Word of God, they are selfishly seeking the feeling of acceptance to avoid the harsh rejection that often comes with standing firmly for biblical values. Brothers and sisters, this should not be!

The Bible is clear in Romans 1:26-27 that people are naturally born heterosexual. God, not man, created marriage to be between one man and one woman. Man has no right to redefine it. Sexual union between a man and a woman within the boundaries of the God-ordained marriage relationship is right and holy by God’s standards (Genesis 2:23-24; Hebrews 13:4; Ephesians 5:21-33). Conversely, the Scriptures teach us that when a man desires a sexual union with another man or a woman with another woman, this is an unnatural affection that goes against God’s natural order in creation (Genesis 19:1-7; Leviticus 18:22-23, 20:13; Romans 1:18-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:8-10).
God’s Word also teaches there are only two genders—male and female (Genesis 1:27). Yet, there are now 92 legal gender identities an individual can choose, by law. These concepts even permeate the education of our public schools, confusing young children and perpetuating the pursuit of wickedness in future generations.

People erroneously believe that with such “progression,” they are free to be who they are. But, as believers, we know it’s the truth that makes people free (John 8:32), and God’s Word is THE truth (John 17:17). To be sure, the truth should be spoken in love, but omitting or twisting the truth is not love at all.

To stand in faith for your nation, you must also stand for God’s definition of marriage, His original design for creation through two—and only two—genders, and for the rights of children to be protected from evil influences in the classroom.

4. Stand for Religious Rights in Your Nation

“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel…. [and] that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” –Ephesians 6:19-20 (NIV)

Think religion and politics don’t mix? Think again. Consider these headlines:

High School Coach Suspended for Praying Alone After Football Games

5-Year-Old Told She Cannot Pray Over School Lunch

Your faith isn’t private, nor was it meant to be. It’s who you are, and it influences the way you live every day of the week. Even more, God has told us to speak boldly before men, and share the gospel and the reason for the hope we have (1 Peter 3:15). But today, efforts are being made to censor the Bible’s moral influence on society. Christians are increasingly silenced and punished for living according to their beliefs.

Perhaps the most restrictive of First Amendment rights for churches and faith-based organizations is the Johnson Amendment, which prevents pastors, ministers and leaders of corporations with 501c3 tax exemption from using their office to express a political opinion about a candidate or an issue. This was never the intent behind the separation of church and state. Rather, the intent was to keep the government out of religion and our rights as citizens to practice what we believe.

To stand in faith for your nation, you must stand for your right to speak freely about your faith in God, whether or not people agree. Our First Amendment rights protect us from being silenced—even when others disagree. Proverbs 28:1 says, “The righteous are bold as a lion” (NKJV). So, speak the truth boldly, and work to elect those who will defend your right to live your faith out loud.

“Now is the time to stand up and be counted, regardless of whether anyone else stands with you.” –David Barton

5. Stand for Israel in Your Nation

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you.’”—Psalm 122:6 (NKJV)

When you stand with Israel in your nation, it is not about politics—it is about the Word of God. God has always had a plan for the nation of Israel. The Jews not only were, but still are God’s chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6)—His covenant with them has not changed. He will ensure that they fulfill their destiny in Him. It is important to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and that we as a nation develop relationships with the leaders of Israel.

When we vote, we need to be certain that whatever candidate we vote for stands fully with Israel and will not divide the land and go against Scripture. Joel 3:1-2 is clear that nations will be judged by how they treat Israel. Those who divide Israel will face end-times judgment because, God says, “they have divided My land” (verse 2, AMPC). The boundaries and dimensions of Israel are outlined in Numbers 34:1-15. We have a responsibility to raise our voices if we see our country not supporting Israel or fighting for its division in any way.

When we stand for Israel in our nation, we will be blessed as a country and a people. Those who bless Israel will be blessed; those who curse her will be cursed. Your vote for those who support Israel matters!

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But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
—James 3:17

Recently, I was on holiday with my family and we had such a good time that when the trip came to an end, we kept saying, “How times flies!” Then my five-year-old, Justin, said, “I wish time doesn’t fly, it just walks.” That was precious!
So we want to make sure that this year, time “walks”! We want to savor every moment and not waste a single day. Now if you’ve wasted days in 2017, take heart because you can redeem the time this year (see Eph. 5:16). How do you do that and make each day count? By walking in the hesed (grace) wisdom of God.

2018 is the year of His hesed wisdom [get the full message here]. God wants to teach you how to make every moment count, make decisions that lead to good success, and turn around every situation of lack and defeat.

The Hebrew word hesed in the Bible is so rich with meaning that it has been translated as love, mercy, and lovingkindness. Hesed encompasses them all—it is the amazing grace of God, His unearned and undeserved favor. And this year, God wants to give you His wisdom so that you can walk in all the blessings of His hesed.
Beloved, God wants us to prioritize wisdom in 2018. Happy is the person who finds wisdom, because “length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace” (Prov. 3:16–17). As you make wisdom your number one pursuit this year, you won’t just redeem the time, but you will also enjoy long life, abundant provision, honor, pleasure (or pleasantness), and peace!

Earthly Wisdom versus Hesed Wisdom

Now I’m not talking about worldly wisdom, but God’s hesed wisdom, wisdom that is reserved for His children. There is wisdom that causes you to be bitter, envious, and self-serving. Such wisdom, Scripture tells us, “does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. . . .But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy” (James 3:14–15, 17).
God’s wisdom is filled with His grace—peaceable, gentle, full of mercy and good fruits. Doesn’t that remind you of our loving Savior? Jesus is, after all, our grace and wisdom (see Titus 2:11, 1 Cor. 1:30). And because you are in Him, you have access to this hesed wisdom all the time.
So whatever situation you’re facing right now, whether it is a health challenge, an addiction, or a failing marriage, ask the Lord for hesed wisdom every day and see Him giving it to you liberally (see James 1:5). He is pleased when you humble yourself and ask for wisdom. To the lowly who look to Him for help, He gladly gives grace and wisdom (see James 4:6, Prov. 11:2 KJV)!

Whatever situation you're facing, ask the Lord for hesed wisdom and see Him giving it to you liberally.

King Solomon humbled himself before God and asked for wisdom to govern God’s “great people” well. He called God’s people “great” but likened himself to “a little child who doesn’t know his way around” and asked the Lord for an “understanding heart” to govern God’s people well and know the difference between right and wrong (see 1 Kings 3:7–9 NLT). When you know that you don’t know much and ask God for wisdom, God can show you much. The Bible tells us this speech pleased the Lord and it still pleases Him today when we also humbly make it our prayer.

Wisdom Comes When You’re Mindful of His Hesed

When I was studying Solomon’s request for wisdom, I saw something I never saw before. I always thought that when God asked Solomon what he wanted, Solomon asked for wisdom straight away. But that’s not the case. Before Solomon even asked for wisdom, he said to God, “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father. . . .You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day” (1 Kings 3:6).
Solomon actually acknowledged God’s great grace first, not once but twice, because the words mercy and kindness here are translated from the same Hebrew word hesed, which is God’s grace. This young king appreciated and had a revelation of God’s great hesed, and because of that, was able to ask for and receive divine wisdom.
My friend, perhaps you’ve not come to the Lord much in the past to ask Him for wisdom to resolve your challenges. Perhaps you’ve felt that your troubles are of your own making and that God is unwilling to help you, or worse, wants you to suffer for them. Nothing can be further from the truth!
God’s hesed wisdom is His grace gift to us. If you want to see grace in action, just look at Jesus. See how He sought and ministered to the Samaritan woman at the well, a woman shunned by her neighbors because of her life choices. See how He publicly became friends with Zacchaeus, a tax collector hated by his own people. See how He was called “friend of sinners” by the religious leaders of his day.

See your weakness as your qualification to experience His great grace and wisdom for every challenge.

This tells me that Jesus, our hesed and our wisdom, is not threatened or put off by sin or human weaknesses. In fact, His hesed is drawn to our weaknesses. Instead of seeing your past mistakes disqualifying you from His wisdom, I pray you’ll get a fresh revelation of His hesed and see that your very weakness is your qualification to experience His great grace and wisdom for every challenge!
So don’t be afraid to come boldly to His throne of grace (not judgment) and receive His mercy, grace, and wisdom to turn your challenges around. To all who ask, the Scriptures say that God gives His wisdom generously, “without finding fault” (James 1:5 NIV). Beloved, when His great grace and wisdom invade your negative situations, you’ll see His great power unleashed to deliver you from every kind of sin, addiction, pit, or captivity (see Acts 4:33)!

Flowing in True Hesed Wisdom

This year, I pray that as you grow in your understanding of God’s hesed, you will walk not only in wisdom that is God’s blessing of grace, but also in His wisdom that is full of grace. And you can depend on it to show you what is in the hearts of people as well as the heart of the matters you need to deal with.
You know, after Solomon received wisdom from God, he had to judge the case of two women, both of whom claimed to be the mother of a baby (see 1 Kings 3:16–28). I don’t know how many people realize this, but both women were actually prostitutes, outcasts of society, and the king very likely had more “important” cases to judge that day.
Solomon could have thrown both harlots out, but he didn’t. With compassion, he took the time to judge their case, and with God’s wisdom, was able to accurately see the hearts of the women. In so doing, the innocent baby was saved and reunited with his real mother.
This year, as we walk in hesed wisdom, let’s also ask God for a large heart to be patient with others lest we become impatient or proud. Scripture tells us that “God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore” (1 Kings 4:29, boldface mine). It wasn’t just wisdom. God also gave Solomon a gracious heart.
When you have God’s wisdom, you will be able to see what others don’t see. But when you have a large heart, you won’t be puffed up by it. You won’t be demanding of your spouse, children, or others, “Why can’t you see it? What’s wrong with you?!” Instead, you’ll be patient and kind, knowing that it is by God’s grace that your eyes have been opened.

A Year of Revelation and Power

When God puts hesed wisdom into your spirit this year, you will start to see things according to their true nature. For example, if you like to smoke or party late into the night because you think it’s cool, you might be led to say, “What am I doing? I’m made for higher things than this!”
Perhaps you are in a relationship or caught up with activities (or even thoughts) that are not healthy for you. When God drops His wisdom into you, it’ll be like bam! His divine insight comes in and you see things for what they are. You will wake up and be led by His Spirit to stop wasting time. When God’s wisdom comes in, every bondage will fall off. You will start to live your life with purpose and make each day count!

When God’s wisdom comes in, you’ll start to live your life with purpose and make each day count.

Beloved, I pray you will receive into your heart what God has for you this year. May you walk in hesed wisdom throughout 2018 and experience length of days, abundant provision, honor, pleasure, and peace. I encourage you to read the book of Proverbs. It’s God’s wisdom condensed into thirty-one chapters, one chapter to feed on for each day of the month.
Meditate on any verse that speaks to your heart, always thanking the Lord for His wisdom, unmerited favor, mercy, and lovingkindness. Right in those verses, you will find Him speaking into your very area of need. You’ll find Him imparting His life-giving wisdom for the decisions you need to make and the situations you’re concerned about.
This year, as we press in to the Lord for a greater revelation of His great grace and ask Him for hesed wisdom in our lives, get ready to see His great power and resurrection life supplying all your needs and bringing restoration to every area of brokenness. By His hesed wisdom, we will “walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time” (Eph. 5:15–16) especially in these dark days, and experience all of His hesed blessings in every area of life! Amen!
Resting in His grace,
Joseph Prince

Creflo Dollar Ministries Featuring Saturday Service Replay and TRUSTING IN JESUS

TRUSTING IN JESUS

by Creflo Dollar | 31 Jan 2018

For some people, the idea of trusting someone else can either be very appealing or very frightening. To trust someone is to open ourselves up emotionally, which can be unnerving if we’ve been hurt before. We may have learned from the world to depend only on ourselves; this may work until we get in trouble and it seems like there’s no way out. When we don’t know on whom to rely, we can trust Jesus to show us what to do.

God is very much alive and going to Him in prayer when we need help reveals supernatural avenues we never knew existed. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3). He loves us, and He’s willing and able to help us when we not only acknowledge Him but trust Him enough to listen and obey when He answers us. Praying isn’t simply a monologue, but a two-way conversation with a God who wants to remain connected with us.

Prayer should be as automatic as breathing. We may have grown up thinking it’s simply something we recite from memory just before we go to bed, but we short-change ourselves with this type of thinking. To stay strong spiritually, we should constantly speak with God. We can pray out loud or silently, but prayer that’s pleasing to Him is filled with joy and thanksgiving, even when we’re making requests. “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

It may seem strange to give thanks and praise in the midst of a situation, but trusting God enough to do this connects us to a power that’s greater than any issue we could ever encounter. The situation may look grim at the time, but God is always bigger than the problem, and it’s not His will that the problem swallow us up. The beautiful thing about trusting God is that He’ll always accept us the way we are, and He’ll never reject us, let us down, or abandon us. “…For He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you  nor  give you up  nor  leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless  nor  forsake  nor  let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]” (Hebrews 13:5, AMPC ).

We can always be assured that when we pray, God will never get mad at us or punish us. He promises to meet us where we are, imperfections and all. He wants to bless us, not curse us, and He’s always truthful and honest with us. “God  is  not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Behold, I have received  a command  to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it” (Numbers 23:19, 20, NKJV ).

It’s good to have people around us we can trust when trouble hits, but everyone has their own limitations. If others fail us in our time of need, Jesus never will. When things go from bad to worse, He can rescue us. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee” (Psalm 56:3).

Joel Osteen Recent Messages Featuring: The God Who Exceeds Expectations - Joel Osteen

You may feel stuck today or think that it’s just another year of doing the same thing. But Joel wants to show you how God has some I never dreamed blessings in store for you where God shows up and exceeds your expectations. Take a journey through the Scriptures and see how God had sudden blessings that instantly changed lives. You’ll be inspired to have faith again for the goodness of God in your life to exceed your expectations! We think ordinary, but God thinks extraordinary. What He has planned for you is bigger, more rewarding, more fulfilling than you’ve dreamed. Paul said in Ephesians 3:20, “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all you can ask or think.” God wants to do a new thing in you this year! It’s time to believe again. This is message #752, "The God Who Exceeds Expectations" by Joel Osteen. For more inspirational messages, visit https://www.JoelOsteen.com/Messages.

Dr Myles Munroe - The Most Powerful Forces Are Time and Change (Strategic Thinking)

Dear Friends, Family, Partners and Members of the BFMI Family

Today we introduce to you our monthly report to you our friends and partners to let you know what is happening here at the ministry and how we can continue to partner together in advancing the Kingdom. Each month we will update you on events, projects and reports and we welcome your feedback and comments. 

We have just completed the first quarter of 2016 and we are pleased to let you know that our ministry is advancing in intensity and impact evidenced by the list below we now share with you:

• Launched Operation Carmichael where we had over 100 members visit homes in the vicinity of the Diplomat Center where we prayed for ministered to and invited persons to visit BFM
• We launched the BFMI app for iphones and android phones. Please download and utilize the wonderful features including one click live streaming, calendar of events, prayer request, message link and much more. 
• Hosted our annual Superbowl Party bringing together men and boys from the church and community
• Launched the Keenagers Computer Classes for our seniors over 65 years of age
• Welcomed visitors from South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, Denver, Los Angeles and man other cities and countries
• Hosted a national service for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force with a full house including special guests Her Excellency Dame Margarite Pindling and the Honorable Perry G Christie,  Prime Minister of the Bahamas
• Our ministry visitation team visited our members in hospitals and at home both old and young
• KMEM (Kingdom Marraige Enrichment Ministry) hosted two spectactular events, annual Valentines Dinner and Keys to Marriage Success hosted by Dr. Dave & Angie Burrows and a special renewal of vows ceremony during our Sunday morning service Feburary 28th
• Emerge Youth Ministry launched mentorship programs in house and it in two Government Jr. High Schools 
• Hosted the annual Culture Up program that featured over 1,800 children from over 20 private and public schools
• Welcomed new viewers and members of our cyber church in Sweden, the Maldives, France and Italy

The BFM Family continues to grow stronger and we continue to see and hear results of the seeds we have sown into the Kingdom.  It is you who help us to continue to make a difference and change the world. 

If you would like to assist in our continued growth or with our current special needs please  feel free to donate using the donate button here http://bahamasfaithministries.org/donate_now.php or on our homepage at www.bfmmm.com or contact us at 242-461-6430, or email us at bfmadmin@ bfmmm.com. You may wish to consider a one time gift or a monthly contribution. Feel free to contact us further for prayer or if  you have any questions.  See Photos

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Pastor Myles Munroe contribution to the Gender Equality Bills

The Constitutional Review Commission - Consultation Document

Letter to Mr. Sean McWeeney from Dr. Myles Munroe