Sharing The Gospel of Christ

Fear No More

27 Dec 2023 12:12

No matter what comes, no matter the decision, we are never alone. God is with us. When the children of Israel left to follow Moses into the desert, it took a lot of faith. David choosing to face off against Goliath took faith. Paul stepping out in a new path to follow the will of Jesus, took faith. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had faith in the fire because they were not alone! Just like them we are never alone! Our heavenly Father is always with us and what He calls us to He will see us through. We just need to step out in faith, trusting that He has us. Jesus knows what's best for us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. Is He calling you to do something today? Don't be afraid! Step out in faith! He's got you! #iwillfearnomore #Godisincontrol #iamnotalone #stepoffaith #faithoverfear

Hope In Troubled Times

29 Dec 2023 10:14

There will always be mountains and valleys in our lives. The difference in each one will be how we face them. Sometimes it's easier to find the strength to face a trial, then it may have been previously. In order to find the strength in Christ, we have to stay connected to Him. It requires a constant relationship. It's not as simple as just saying hey God can you help me. We need to get into His word, talk to Him daily, get fed through worship and fellowship, and seek His will in our lives. It's like a marriage, you have to nurture it. If you light a fire you feed it to keep it going or it will die. We have to feed our souls too! The less we put in of Christ, the more we give room for the devil! Seek God continuesly and He will bring the hope you need.

Love One Another

24 Jan 2024 12:37

This morning we're going to talk about love differently. We've talked about the love for our family, but what about those who aren't family or the lost. Jesus calls us to love one another. There's no specification in scripture that says we only have to love our family. Actually it's just the opposite, we're commanded to love everyone. Yes, even those who are difficult to love.

Loving Like Christ

30 Dec 2023 12:03

1 Corinthians 13 reminds us how to love like Christ loves us. I know it's not easy, but remember we're not guaranteed tomorrow with our loved ones. Why waste precious time being self focused or unforgiving. In the last few years God has called quite a few of my family members home to be with Him and I would give anything for more time with them. He almost called my husband home 3 years ago. The time we have here is limited. We're not promised tomorrow. As Christians, we're called to love each other as Christ loves the church. Yes, we're even called to love our enemies too ( I know that's a tough one). We all have someone who rubs us the wrong way. What God has laid on my heart today though, is how we treat those we love dearly, those we call our loved ones. How can we say " I love you" but then not want to put them first? We have become self focused Christians, who constantly say "that's not fare" and " why me", " why do I have to suffer?". We think we deserve better than what we have, well let me tell you... We wouldn't like it as sinners if we got what we deserved. We feel it's more important to be right than to consider someone's feelings. As a child of God we need to stop looking through our eyes and start seeing what God is seeing and start listening instead talking. As important as we feel ourselves to be, we're not the only ones that matter. Put yourselves in someone else's shoes. Love like Jesus this year! I know it's not easy, but it's what we're told to do!

He Never Promised It Would Be Easy

1 Jan 2024 12:17

Jesus never promised that if we chose to follow Him that the path would be easy. Infact, He tells us that the path is narrow and hard. That few will go down it. There will be trials in our life. Jesus didn't walk an easy path when He was on this earth. He suffered and was tempted. Matt 4: 1-11 tells us of how he was tempted but didn't give in and there are multiple accounts of his crucifixion in the Bible including Mark 15:24, Luke 23:33, John 19:18, Matthew 27:35. He was beaten and spat on, even ridiculed. Then let's talk about Job. We can read about him in Job 1: 6-22 where the devil asked if he could try Job. Job was eat up with boils from head to toe, he suffered the death of loved ones, judgement from friends even his own wife wanted him to give up, but Job remained faithful. We could also look at Ann who never stopped fasting or praying, no matter her age. Luke 2:36–38. She had to be over a 100 years old when the birth of Jesus was announced, but she never stopped. She fasted and prayed every day. She had everything stripped from her yet she remained faithful as a prayer warrior! We're not promised an easy path after following Jesus, it's just the opposite. After picking up our cross and following Him the devil is going to come after you full force. However, we're reminded in John 14: 16-18 that we're not alone. When Jesus died and was resurrected, He sent the Holy Spirit. He also prays for us! Yes that's right our heavenly Father makes intercession for us! We are precious to Him. He would no more abandon us than you would abandon your child. My husband was called to be a preacher and I was called to be a speaker we have both stepped out, been attacked and then stepped back. We have to quit stepping back! We have to be BOLD! We have to step out in faith knowing that no matter what comes our Lord and Savior is there with us!

Work Where You Are

2 Jan 2024 15:02

I hear so many times that people have said " I can't serve Jesus because" or " I'm not good enough to serve" . First off, anyone can serve. You can share scripture on Facebook, pray for someone, visit someone in need, send a card, send a text, an email, a message or you know make a phone call. Not everyone was meant to be a preacher, song director, Sunday school teacher or piano player. The body of Christ is made up of a lot of members and each are important. As far as not being good enough. If you read my previous blogs, you know my opinion on that. Don't get me started on David or Paul... Let's see or the disciples which were fishermen and a tax collector! God chose a carpenter to be the step father of His one and only Son. He sent smelly shepherd boys from the fields to announce the birth of His Son! Obviously who you are isn't what's important, it's whether you submit yourself to God. We can't make ourselves righteous then come to Christ. We have to seek, submit, then receive salvation and He will make us righteous! Ask God how He wants you to serve. Even if you're home bound, there's a way and a use for you. I have been out of work sick for almost 6 weeks now. It's through this time that God has opened my eyes and heart to what He wants me to do. Seek and submit! He will give you the answers!

Rejoicing In Troubled Times

4 Jan 2024 10:07

Good morning,

Happiness Is Contagious

5 Jan 2024 20:49

Being happy and joyful can spread like wildfire! Have you ever noticed that when someone else laughs, we instinctly want to laugh too? When someone smiles at me, I smile back. I can be having a bad day, then be around one of my family members and my day will turn around. They can have me laughing and full of joy. Cheerfulness and happiness is good for the soul, it's healing. As Christians when we reflect joy, we give a testimony that causes others to desire a walk with Jesus.

Gleaning Isn't Easy

17 Jan 2024 22:02

Running late with my post today. I want to just say my family has been getting tried and gleaned.

His Grace Is Sufficient

6 Jan 2024 22:08

God's grace is always sufficient. He gave His son to pay the price for our sins and make way for grace. This means we don't have to earn it, it's free. That's why it's called grace. You can't work for it or do enough to be worthy of it. I'm so thankful we don't get what we deserve! Jesus took what we deserved! He suffered and died the death for sin that should have been ours. Now, if we're children of God, we can look forward to and count on grace. Grace is not getting what we deserve, but getting abundantly what our heavenly Father wants us to get! " Grace grace God's grace, grace that is greater than all my sins". How wonderful is that?

It's Not What You Wear, It's That You're There!

7 Jan 2024 09:45

As I was getting "comfortable" clothes out to wear to church this morning, I thought "how wonderful that the members of my church family won't judge me for wearing something that was comfortable, considering the pain I've been in". You know it's not what's on the outside or even the inside that matters, it's showing up! Clothes are just a material thing and the inside is what Jesus works on. I have missed a lot of church with my health challenges lately. I miss going and being fed and the fellowship. I'm not concerned with what the person on the next pew is wearing, nor or they with me. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us to lift each other up in love and encourage good works. When we gather together, we're supposed to love one another and lift each other up (not talk about each other). Our goals should be living for the return of Christ! #HeIsReturning #LoveOneAnother #bethperry #sharingthegospelofchrist

Made In His Image

9 Jan 2024 11:47

How wonderful to know that God knew me before I was born. I was beautifuly created in His image.

Trust in God He Knows What's Best

10 Jan 2024 13:11

I'm going to be very transparent today. I'm having a tough time. I have faith in God, I trust Him and yet I'm still letting fear jump in. I received an email saying all of my blood work is out of range. On top of this, they're doing the endoscopy and colonoscopy on me tomorrow, because I'm not getting better. I go today for the results of my blood test, lol, while on a liquid diet and cleansing myself out. I know God has me and I know that no matter what, He's in control. I'm being honest, because I don't want to portray that I have it all together. I share what God lays on my heart and today He said to lay it all on the table.

He's Always There

12 Jan 2024 20:21

Before I go into what's on my heart, my procedures went well yesterday. Two minor surgeries and some biopsies. I'm resting and healing. My sweet husband is taking good care of me!

Our Walk Is A Reflection Of Jesus

13 Jan 2024 19:04

I want to start by saying, I know I'm not where I need to be in my walk with Jesus. If we're honest, none of us are. However, the most important thing is that we're striving to get there. Haggai 1:7, reminds us that God wants us to think about what we're doing.

We Serve A Risen Savior

14 Jan 2024 10:40

How wonderful to know that our Savior lives! We can talk to Him, find comfort in Him, feel His presence, find peace through Him and strength! He came and walked this earth, was whipped and died, so that we could have eternal life.

I Will Praise You

15 Jan 2024 12:27

The Bible tells us that if we don't praise Him, the rocks will. Luke 19:40[40]And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

You Are My Peace

16 Jan 2024 13:29

Today has been a tough day! I'm still recovering from my procedures and we said good bye to our longtime friend, our fur baby Cookie. Again, what I share is what God is laying on my heart and how I'm using it in my walk.

Gleaning Isn't Easy

17 Jan 2024 22:02

Running late with my post today. I want to just say my family has been getting tried and gleaned.

His Grace Is Sufficient

6 Jan 2024 22:08

He Is Coming Back!!!

18 Jan 2024 13:50

Great knews!!! He's coming back! Jesus is coming to collect His bride! He went to prepare a place for us.

I Am Blessed

19 Jan 2024 14:01

Every morning, lately, when I wake up God has placed a song on my heart! This morning it was "I'm so blessed" by Cain. I have been singing it in my heart all morning.

We Are Loved

20 Jan 2024 11:59

So I woke up this morning with this song on my heart.

Seek Him First

21 Jan 2024 10:03

Seek Him First, in all we do, in our walk, our daily routine, worries, fear and everything in-between.

We Are The Laborers

22 Jan 2024 11:18

Matthew 9:37-38 reminds us of our call to reap God's harvest. We are supposed to be preparing the way for Jesus to return. My prayer is that none will parish. We should be shaking a little salt and scattering seeds. What good is knowing Christ, His love, His word and His sacrifice if we keep it to ourselves?

Forgiveness Is Necessary

23 Jan 2024 10:21

Forgiveness isn't something that's always easy but it's necessary as a child of God. You wouldn't intentionally hurt someone then turn around and ask them for a favor. To hold out forgiveness on someone is the same thing, because we're hurting our walk with God.

Love One Another

24 Jan 2024 12:37

Loving Like Christ

30 Dec 2023 12:03

Seeking Wise Counsel

26 Jan 2024 10:56

Good morning, God laid on my heart this morning that we need to talk about who we seek advice from and confide in. This was confirmed for me when I received two sweet messages this morning from someone dear to me.

An Extra Dose Of Patience

27 Jan 2024 10:42

Good morning, if we're honest, we all have days where we need an extra dose of patience! I know I have them. Love and joy comes easy to me most days ; as does kindness, goodness and faithfulness . That patience though, let me tell you.... Sometimes I have to constantly pray for another dose. I've never considered myself to be impatient, but when dealing with stressful situations (or people) I have to ask for more patience.

His Forgiveness Covers All Our Sins

29 Jan 2024 16:15

Last night and this morning the song " Holy Water" by We The Kingdom was on my heart. I had planned to post about something else, but apparently God wants me to talk about forgiveness. Well, I can understand why. You see, as children of God we carry around so much sin that it weighs us down. By doing this, we push back on His plans for us and our walk. These things become like an albatross around our necks and choke out the light of Jesus in us. All we have to do is carry them to Jesus and lay them at His feet (leave them there).

Trial By Fire

30 Jan 2024 12:50

I have come to learn that we're not meant to be freed from all our trials. Sometimes we have to walk through the fire to get where we're supposed to be. It's through these battles we walk through, that we're prepared for what God has us to do.

Share The Light

31 Jan 2024 13:47

Good morning. you wouldn't take all the light bulbs out of your house and then expect the lights to still

He Did All This For Me

1 Feb 2024 10:25

Good morning. Jesus came as a child, walked this earth as a man, taught The Good News, suffered, died and rose again;

Open The Door Of Your Heart

2 Feb 2024 12:02

Good morning. I am going to talk about opening the door of our hearts to Jesus.

If Anybody Can He Can

4 Feb 2024 14:28

Good afternoon. Apparently the devil doesn't want me to post about this today. This is my third attempt at this. I'm not

Jesus Saves

6 Feb 2024 08:23

Good morning, sorry for not posting the last two days. We have been under the weather again.

Bless The Lord

7 Feb 2024 09:32

Good morning. No matter what is going on in our lives, we always have a reason to give God glory and praise.

One Day At A Time

8 Feb 2024 15:58

Good afternoon,

Blessed When We Trust

9 Feb 2024 12:04

Good morning... Almost afternoon!

If Not Me Than Someone Else Will

12 Feb 2024 15:19

Sunday before last our Pastor gave a message on this. He called to check on my husband and we got on this subject again.

Reckless Love

13 Feb 2024 10:29

Good morning,

Amazing Love

14 Feb 2024 09:08

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Family Of God

15 Feb 2024 16:10

Good afternoon,

A True Friend

16 Feb 2024 09:27

Good morning!

A True Friend

16 Feb 2024 09:27

Good morning!

Eternal Life

18 Feb 2024 14:51

Good Sunday morning,

Stay On Track

19 Feb 2024 10:31

Good morning,

Seasons Of Life

22 Feb 2024 11:13

Good morning! There are many seasons in life, but no matter the season you're in, God is there too. If you're a child of God, He will never leave you.

Child Of God

23 Feb 2024 11:01

Good morning, if we believe on His name we have the great honor of being called His children. In being His children, there will be those who don't know or understand us. This is because they don't know or understand Him. If they don't have a relationship with Christ, how can they possibly see where we're coming from.

He's Prepared A Place For Me

24 Feb 2024 11:11

Good morning, what a day that will be! While on earth, as His children, we have His goodness and mercy. When we get to heaven, we will have complete healing! No more tears, no more pain, no suffering or distress! The lame will walk and the def will hear! The dead will rise and we will all rejoice with Jesus.

Fruit Of The Spirit

26 Feb 2024 12:52

Good afternoon, Fruit of the spirit is an important topic. This is because as Christ children, we should be fruit bearers. If we're not showing fruit, then we're not reflecting Christ. It's necessary as we grow to show the fruits of Christ. Some fruits are easier to have than others.

Take Me To The Cross

27 Feb 2024 10:05

Good morning, the song " Lead Me To The Cross" by Brooke Fraser and Hillsong UNITED has been on my heart. If you take time to read the lyrics, it will open your heart and mind to what an amazing God we serve.

Put God First

28 Feb 2024 14:42

Good afternoon, all Glory to God our Father. We all have a habit of putting something before God. Just because it's not a golden or silver idol, like in the old days, doesn't mean they're not idols. Wether we put ourselves or something in our lives before Christ, the outcome is the same.

Take Me To The Cross

27 Feb 2024 10:05

29 May 2024 18:24

Our Pastor called yesterday to check on my husband. During the conversation we three had, I was reminded that we serve God because we're called to... not because we're paid to. I will be transparent, I had stated that I would love to make a living $ out of serving God. I was reminded that we are all needed in different ways in different places. God has called each of us to a purpose. Where and how we serve that purpose is in His plan. The world can easily slip in and convince us that there's a better way. However, straying from God's plan for us leads to destruction. Thank you God for always knowing what I need and when I need it.

Don't Be Fooled

29 May 2024 18:41

Good evening,

Pictures

11 Apr 2024 08:30

Good morning, yes I'm talking about pictures today. We all take pictures, some of us more than others. When we look at pictures of ourselves or others, we sometimes talk about who we/they look like. I'm a blend of my Mother and Father. Most say I look like my Mama. The most important reflection I want others to see is my creator. Sure I'm created with a blend of both my parents, but it was by a miracle of God. We're all miracles created to worship Him and reflect His image.

To Be More Like Him

20 Apr 2024 11:01

Good morning,