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New IM Letter by: Inge
song:?Hallelujah Praise the Lamb
by: Talley Trio
Blessings and ((hugs))
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Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
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Faith to Faith - Daily Devotional
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Kenneth Copeland Ministries
FAITH TO FAITH – DAILY DEVOTIONAL
04/072025
Resurrection Life
-Gloria Copeland
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 24:1-3
Truly, it’s time for us to stop looking for the living among the dead. It’s time for us to stop wandering around in the cemetery of sin, sickness and failure and to step into resurrection life!
As a resurrected creature, you’re no accident going somewhere to happen. Your life isn’t just a loose web of events and circumstances. God has specific plans for you.
Maybe He intends for you to have the greatest healing ministry of this century. Or perhaps He wants to turn you into a tremendous preacher. Maybe He has a revelation prepared for you that will enable you to bless the whole world. But you’ll never know what He has in store for you until you put your attention on Him.
That’s why the devil works hard to keep you focusing on the problems of life. That’s why he tries to keep your attention turned away from the living Word of God. He doesn’t want you to know you’re full of the resurrection life of Jesus. In fact, the prospect of it terrifies him.
Why? Because once you truly understand that you have the life of God inside you, you’ll begin to act just like Jesus did. You’ll lay hands on the sick and they’ll recover. You’ll cast out demons. You’ll preach the gospel to every creature.
In short, you’ll be just what God intended you to be. You’ll be the Body of Christ on the earth.
Don’t let Satan bind you with the grave clothes of yesterday’s sin and defeat. You’re not dead anymore. You’ve been raised with Jesus. Come out from the tombs and start living resurrection life!
Scripture Reading:?
Acts 17:16-34
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IM Letter by: Elaine's Artistry
song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Hope you All enjoyed the IM Letters and music for today..
have a Blessed rest of the day and in the week to come.
Blessings and ((hugs))
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IM Letter by: MissDonna
song: I Serve A Saviour
by: Josh Turner
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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IM Letter by: Ms. Ruth
song: I Call Him
by: Johnny Cash
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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IM Letter by: Patty~J
song: Peaceful Harbor
by: Dallas Holmes
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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Good Afternoon.. and Welcome to the Christian Music Festival!
It's a beautiful sunny 43° here in west Michigan today. Hope this
finds you All doing well today. Here is our first IM Letter and music
for today..
IM Letter by: NDI Creations
song: His Love Endures Forever
by: Michael W. Smith
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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Devotional: No More Excuses—Fulfill Your Calling
2 Timothy 1:8-9
April 06, 3035
Today's Scripture
...share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began..
2 Timothy 1:8-9
Have you ever gone house hunting on a budget? Whenever you do anything on a budget, you know you are not looking for something perfect; you are looking for something “as is.” As is, it may look like a disaster, but a person who can see potential will call that chaotic mess “good bones.”
When God looks at you, He doesn’t see a hopeless cause; He sees potential. He loves you “as is,” but He loves you too much to leave you that way.
If God has given each of His children unlimited potential to do great things in this life, why isn’t everyone living joy-filled, successful, abundant lives? There are two main things I see hindering people’s potential: excuse making and instant gratification.
There are people who make good and there are people who make excuses.
Stop whining. Stop making excuses. Take charge of your life. Believe in the power of your potential. When you blame someone else for your inability to do something, you have empowered that person to control you. They are now in charge of your life. Take charge of your life or someone else will! No more excuses!
The second way people destroy their potential is by demanding instant gratification. They want microwave Christianity. They want love without commitment. They want benefits without responsibility. They want success without work. Well, the only place you’re going to find success before work is in the dictionary!
The goal is not to be an overnight success, or to be in the right place at the right time. The goal is hard work, never giving up, and learning to be patient with the process.
The greatest tragedy in life is not death. The greatest tragedy in life is to fail to fulfill your purpose and potential. The fact that you were born is proof that God has an assignment for you. God has something special planned for every believer. Don’t you dare go to your grave with unused God-given talent, with unfulfilled God-inspired dreams, and with missed God-ordained opportunities.
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Today, reach for your potential through patience, persistence and hard work. Stay connected to the Source and study the Word to discover a potential that is endless, limitless, exponential, infinite, and upward! In Jesus’ name we ask and receive, amen.
Today's Bible Reading:?
Old Testament
New Testament?
Psalms & Proverbs
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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Good afternoon everyone
Just a short note to check-in and say "hi" and to let you all
know I had a Dr appt yesterday with the liver specialist and
all is good. The meds are keeping the imflamation down, and
I don't need to see him again til next year.
We are going to dinner today with our friends Basil and Sharon
for their 50th Anniversary.
I will be on tomorrow.. Have a great Saturday!
Blessings and ((hugs))
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Devotional:Forget the Past—Press Toward the Goal
Philippians 3:13-14
April 05, 2025
Today's Scripture
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
God never consults your past to determine your future. Your potential is not what you have done. That is your history, and there is no such thing as potential history. Your yesterdays are not nearly as important as your tomorrows.
Some destroy their potential by living in the glow of some shining moment in the past. If you are in sales, did you break all sales records last year? Forget it. You can starve to death remembering how great you used to be. Did your business have its finest year last year? Forget it. The economy could plummet this year, and you’ll be looking for a job in the next twelve months. Students, did you make the honor roll last year? Forget it. Go home and do your homework and do it with excellence. The challenge is still in front of you. You didn’t learn all there is to know. Athletes, did you make the all-star team last year? Forget it. That was last year. Turn off the TV, get off the couch, go exercise, lift weights, run and improve your athletic skills or next year you could be sitting on the bench.
Your potential is in the business you can do but haven’t done yet. Your potential is in the grades you can make but haven’t made yet. Your potential is in the souls you can win but haven’t won yet. If you’ve won a soul to Christ, win two. If you’ve won two, win four. If you’ve won four, win eight. If you’ve won eight, win sixteen and thirty-two and sixty-four. Let those multiples run because nothing is impossible with God.
Do you know how quickly America could turn around if we would just realize the power of multiplication? If every Christian won just one soul to Christ each year, in four years we would dominate this country with the glory of God. That’s a fact! But we’ve got to get Jesus out of the church buildings and into people’s homes. The unchurched are suffering. They need to hear the Gospel message of faith, hope and love.
Are you tormented about your past? Out of the pages of Scripture pours joy unspeakable and full of glory, peace in the midst of the storm, and the love of God that heals and unifies. Hope that is unshakeable and unbreakable can be found in the pages of Scripture. With the Lord as your Savior, your sin is made whiter than snow. Your past is buried in the deepest sea, never to be remembered against you anymore.
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May we as Christians live to our spiritual potential. May we cause a spiritual revival around us. May God’s name be exalted in every corner of the world. Amen and amen!
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Devotional: When Events Are Shocking, Think
When Events Are Shocking, Think
2 Kings 2:23-25 (NLT?)
As [Elisha] was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. “Get out of here, baldy!” they said. … He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And he went on to Mount Carmel and from there returned to Samaria.
This account of the prophet Elisha is a bit shocking, isn’t it? As he was walking along, minding his own business, a pack of boys with an attitude called him a name and got mauled by bears. It’s stories like this that cause some to argue that there is a difference between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament. How many times have you heard someone say, “A loving God wouldn’t do that”? The God of the Old Testament is exactly the same God of the New Testament. God does love everyone, but He doesn’t love every thought, attitude, and behavior. He is a God of love and a God of judgment, and it is only the blood of Jesus that saves us from His wrath.
THINK ABOUT IT
When we see unusual events in the Bible, it’s worth asking what thought, attitude, or behavior led to those circumstances. Were they godly or ungodly?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word—all of it. Help me to see Your character, Your love, Your judgment, and Your truth as I read through the Scriptures. Give me a heart that’s ready to receive Your Word so I can follow You with more steadfast obedience each day. In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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Good Afternoon - April 02,2025
Good afternoon everyone
43° with rain and some storms off and on.. we didn't get any
of the freezing rain or snow over night.. PTL! Just thought I
would check-in with everyone before I shut down for the day.
I hope this finds you All doing well, and praying for safty for
everyone who may be in the midst of the bad weather.
Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
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Devotional: You Have the Power to Overcome
Acts 1:8
April 02, 2025
Today's Scripture
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.
Acts 1:8
It’s dark out there.
If you had any doubt that our world is broken and fallen, a glance around should relieve you of all uncertainty.
Thus, it’s no surprise that many of God’s people are overwhelmed, pessimistic, and despondent. Some have lost hope and given in to despair. But that is not the appropriate mindset for a child of God. Believers have been given the power to turn things around — for ourselves, for our families, for our communities, and for our country.
I’m talking about heavenly power. Divine power. Supernatural power that changes circumstances and destinies. Power that turns the fate of nations.
Two-thousand years ago, Jesus lived on Earth. He raised the dead, He healed the blind, the lame, and the deaf; He touched the rotting flesh of lepers and healed them. Jesus calmed the violent winds and waves and walked on the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
He ordered demons to come out with a word. He did not interview them or scream at them all night. He spoke a word and they obeyed. He fed multitudes with a boy’s sack lunch and there was enough left over to start a Jewish delicatessen. He turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Jesus spoke with such authority that the politically correct crowd was stunned with silence.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the Gospel of Power. There is power in His Word. There is power in His Blood. There is power in His name. There is power in His presence and in His presence is fullness of joy.
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. It is God’s will for believers to walk in power. You have the power to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Harness His Power as you walk victorious. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.
Today's Bible Reading:?
Old Testament
New Testament?
Psalms & Proverbs
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
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