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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING ELEVEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2026
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Love In Action
by David G. Rose
Several years ago, I heard a quote from Mother Teresa that resonated. She said, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Active love helps others. While I have not always fulfilled that admonition, it remains a goal.
It was the Apostle John who said in 1 John 3:18 NLT, “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” Real love is active love. When you love someone, you want to do something for them. Therefore, we provide, share, comfort, protect, and honor those we love.
In like manner, God has shown His love for us in many ways. Consider Isaiah 38:17 NKJV, “Indeed it was for my own peace that I had great bitterness; But You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.” Because God loves us, He delivers us from destruction through Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:8 NKJV, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” It was the love of God that sent Jesus to the earth to suffer, die, and rise again from the grave. It is the most wonderful love story in all of Creation.
In response to God’s revelation of love to us, what should we BE in love to others? The Apostle Paul teaches three powerful responses Christian believers should be:
1. Be grounded in love - Ephesians 3:17 NKJV, “That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love.”
2. Be knit together in love - Colossians 2:2 NKJV, “That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ.”
3. Be holy and without blame before Him in love - Ephesians 1:14 NKJV, “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”
In response to God’s revelation of love to us, what should we DO in love for others? The Apostle Paul cites seven proper responses:
1. Forbear (endure) in love - Ephesians 4:2 NKJV, “With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.”
2. Speak the truth in love - Ephesians 4:15 NKJV, “But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ.”
3. Walk in love - Ephesians 5:2 NKJV, “And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”
4. Increase in love - 1 Thessalonians 3:12 NKJV, “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you.”
5. Edify the Body of Christ (the Church) in love - Ephesians 4:16 NKJV, “From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.”
6. Esteem God’s servants in love - 1 Thessalonians 5:13 NKJV, “And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.”
7. Hold fast the form of sounds words in love - 2 Timothy 1:13 NKJV, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.”
The love that God has shown to us, calls us to show love in action. May the Lord bless you as you fulfill His callings in your life.
Next week: Be still Gentlemen
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1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Saturday Devotional
June 13, 2026
Be one
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
John 17:11-12 ESV - And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
Prayer: Dear Lord, the scripture today reminds me that it is your desire that I be unified with you, even as you are unified with the Father. It is my prayer that I will be one with you, united by the Holy Spirit. The enemy tries to disrupt our relationship through temptation, perceived injustice, and misunderstandings. Please help me to not retreat from you but to always draw closer. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
8 Promises for
Hard Times
8 Promises that Jesus has made for Believers who are experiencing hard times
Study is based in John 16
The Comforter
by David G. Rose
In this series of brief articles, we will discuss 8 Promises for Hard Times that Jesus has pledged for His children. Our thoughts are based in John 16 where Jesus warns His disciples that they would soon be experiencing great trials and suffering. But Jesus offers hope and help.
The first promise is found in John 16:7 NKJV, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” Did you notice that Jesus did not say send it? Indeed, Jesus said that He would send HIM! Christ always honors the person of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit becomes our companion as we traverse the complexities of life. The fulfillment of this promise was in Acts 2. Since then, the Holy Spirit is available to those who seek His presence. As He walked the dusty roads with the Apostles as they established the Church, so the Holy Spirit will be with us in our every day lives. No matter the circumstance, the Holy Spirit will be our companion, advocate, teacher, helper, and comforter.
Next week: Guidance and Teaching
All-day Praise!
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep
for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
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GUEST ARTICLE
Guest Columnist: Carol Milder and husband Ken moved from Richmond, Texas, to their ranch in Buffalo, Texas, in 2008. In 2024, Carol retired after a 49 year career in the real estate industry, as a Realtor and a residential real estate appraiser. Her retirement plans include ranching, ministry, and writing.
Resist
by Carol Milder
Feelings lie, occasionally I get the “feeling” of impending dread, a dark foreshadowing, fear or doom … when it comes, it typically hits fast, like an allergic reaction that momentarily paralyzes me with fear and doom.
Discerning if the “feeling” is physical, mental, a call to pray from God regarding a situation, or an attack from demons to wreck my day and fill me with anxiety.
I go through the above list, typically this happens when I have been pushing myself physically and mentally, or I have made a fearless and bold decision for God’s Kingdom and the devil would like to stop me.
The devil uses his spirit of heaviness to take advantage of my weaken strength. Heaviness feels like doom.
For me, singing Scripture fight songs is the key. One that makes the devil flee is: 🎶 Put on the garments of praise for the spirit of heaviness, lift up your voice to God! Pray in the Spirit and with understanding, oh magnify the Lord!! 🎶
That is how I resist the devil, this is how I fight the battle and his agenda to kill, steal and destroy. I sing and resist until he flees.
And because the joy of the Lord is my strength, I sing 🎶 I got the JOY JOY JOY JOY down in my heart, down in my heart to stay!!! 🎶
I sing Joy songs until fear, dread and doom disappear.
James 4:7 - Therefore, submit to
God. Resist the Devil and he will
flee from you!
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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