Category Archives: God’s Scenery

My Eyes Are On You, Lord!!

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I Don’t Want To Gain The Whole World…

And Lose My Soul


For whosoever will save his life shall lose it;

but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s,

the same shall save it.

For what shall it profit a man,

if he shall gain the whole world,

and lose his own soul?” 

Mark 8:35-36

What will you gain???

If you lose your soul? 

Have we lost our souls while gaining the whole world?

Don’t want to walk away…

Not going to let material things get in my way…

I’m trying to get somewhere…

That’s real and pure and true and eternal!

Father God…

I am clay in Your hands…

Help me to stay that way through all life’s demands…

‘Cause they chip, and they nag, and they pull at me…

And every little thing I make up my mind to be…

The road that is wide and filled with self-love…

Everything that I see draws me…

Though it’s only in You that I can truly see…

That it’s a feast for the eyes…

A low blow to purpose…

And I’m a little kid at a three-ring circus!

Who I am…

Is not what I do…

But, where’s my heart?

The first thing to prosper…

Should be the inside of me.

We’re free!!

Christ came!

Now we’re changed!

Not the same…

Even though I made a fall…

Since I got that call…

No more Saul…

Now I’m Paul.!

 I sense the tide that’s rising…

De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity…

It’s hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity…

Lord, what we can we do?

We’re relying on you…

All eyes are on you, Lord!

 All eyes are on you, Jesus!

Don’t let me lose my soul…

This is my honesty…

Father, won’t You cover me?

Lord forgive us…

When we get consumed by the things of this world…

That fight for our love…

And our passion…

As our eyes are open wide…

And on You…

Grant us the privilege of Your world view…

And may Your kingdom be…

What wakes us up…

And lays us down!

Amen!!

Lord, I could sing of your Love forever!!

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“…keep thy soul diligently…”

Deuteronomy 4:9  KJV

Changed!! Oh Yeah, That’s What It Takes!

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“And He said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change

and become like little children,

you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Matthew 18:3

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Move On…

It’s time for a change!!

 

“Therefore if any man be in Christ,

he is a new creature:

old things are passed away;

behold, all things are become new.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

Have you come up, out of the water…

Raised your hands…

Up to the Father?

Given it all to Him one day…

Felt a new wind kiss your face?

Walked away…

Your eyes wide open…

Finally see where you’re going?

Doesn’t matter where you’ve been…

  You’ve gotten off track…

You’ve made mistakes…

Back slid your way into that place…

Where souls get lost…

Lines get crossed…

And the pain won’t go away…

Hit your knees…

Now where you stand…

There you were…

Now here you are…

Here you are…

Changed!!!!!!

Say a lot of “Hey, I’m sorry”s…”

For the things you’ve done…

Man, that was not you…

Wish that you could take it all back…

  Tell ’em that…

You’ve changed for the better!!!

More smiles…

Less bitter…

Even starting to forgive yourself!

Yes, you are!!

You’re changed!!!

Rejoice!

Thank God!

You’re changed!”

Don’t wait…

We’ve all been there…

To get to here!!!

This is what it takes!

Amen!

“And we all,

who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory,

are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory,

which comes from the Lord,

who is the Spirit.”

 2 Corinthians 3:18

Our God Is An Awesome God!!

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Especially when He shows up magnificently…

At the end of an ordinary day!!

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His return is very close and so you better be believing…
Our God is an Awesome God!

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He reigns from Heaven above!

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With wisdom, power, and love…

Our God is an Awesome God!

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And when the sky was starless in the void of the night…

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He spoke into the darkness and created the light…

Our God is an Awesome God!

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“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords,

the great, the mighty, and the awesome God…”

Deuteronomy 10:17  ESV

“You are the Lord, You alone.

You have made Heaven, the Heaven of heavens, with all their host,

the earth and all that is on it,

the seas and all that is in them;

and You preserve all of them;

and the host of Heaven worships You.”

Nehemiah 9:6  ESV

Who God Says You Are…

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In Christ…

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“…fearfully and wonderfully made.”  Psalm 139:14

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“…the apple of His eye.”  Psalm 17:8

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 “…His treasured possession.”  Deuteronomy 7:6

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“…a child of God.” John 1:12

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“…a friend of Jesus.”  John 15:15

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“…justified and redeemed.”  Romans 3:24

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“…no longer a slave to sin.”  Romans 6:6

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“…fellow heir with Christ.”  Romans 8:17

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“…accepted by Christ.”  Romans 15:7

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“…a new creature in Christ.”  2 Corinthians 5:17

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“…redeemed and forgiven by the grace of Christ.”  Ephesians 1:7

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“…set free in Christ.”  Galatians 5:1

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 “…holy and dearly loved.”  Colossians 3:12

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 “…chosen.”  Thessalonians 1:4

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“…a branch of the true vine…”  John 15:1.5

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“…called to be a saint.”  1 Corinthians 1:2

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“…a citizen of Heaven.”  Philippians 3:20

This is your identity in Christ!!

Now…

Align your self-image…

With God’s image of you!

And be fully assured…

That if they don’t line up…

You must be the one in error!!

Because He’s never wrong!

Branch Out!!

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“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”

Proverb 11:28

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Stay Attached To The True Vine!

Bear Fruit!

Accept Pruning…

Be Even More Fruitful!

Remain!!

Be His Friend!

Love!

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John 15

The Vine and the Branches

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 “I Am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.

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He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,

while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes

so that it will be even more fruitful.

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You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

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 Remain in Me, as I also remain in you.

No branch can bear fruit by itself;

it must remain in the vine.

Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

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I Am the vine;

you are the branches.

If you remain in Me and I in you,

you will bear much fruit;

apart from Me you can do nothing.

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 If you do not remain in me,

you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers;

such branches are picked up,

thrown into the fire and burned.

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If you remain in Me and My words remain in you,

ask whatever you wish,

and it will be done for you.

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This is to my Father’s Glory,

that you bear much fruit,

showing yourselves to be my disciples.

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As the Father has loved Me,

so have I loved you.

Now remain in My love.

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If you keep my commands,

you will remain in My love,

just as I have kept my Father’s commands

and remain in His love.

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I have told you this so that My joy

may be in you

and that your joy may be complete.

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My command is this:

Love each other

as I have loved you.

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Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends

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You are My friends

if you do what I command

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I no longer call you servants,

because a servant does not know his master’s business.

Instead, I have called you friends,

for everything that I learned from My Father

I have made known to you. 

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You did not choose Me,

but I chose you and appointed you

so that you might go and bear fruit—

fruit that will last—

and so that whatever you ask in My Name the Father will give you.

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This is my command:

Love each other.”

You’re Branches!!!

Remain attached to The Vine!

Flourish

and

Branch Out!

Bear Fruit!

Love

He Wills It!

Reflections Of Christ Our King…

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Reflect Your King…

It’s Your Time To Shine…

Like Gold…

In Christ!

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“These trials will show that your faith is genuine.

It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold–

though your faith is far more precious than mere gold.

So when your faith remains strong through many trials,

it will bring you much praise and glory and honor

on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 

I Peter 1:7 NLV

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 “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament;

and they that turn many to righteousness

as the stars forever and ever.”

Daniel 12:3

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Wisdom is worth more than silver;

it brings more profit than gold. 

Wisdom is more precious than rubies;

nothing you could want is equal to it. 

With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life,

and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor. 

Wisdom will make your life pleasant and will bring you peace.

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As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,

and everyone who uses it will be happy. 

The Lord made the earth, using His wisdom.

He set the sky in place, using His understanding. 

With His knowledge, He made springs flow into rivers and the clouds drop rain on the earth. 

My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense.

Don’t let them out of your sight.

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 They will give you life and beauty like a necklace around your neck. 

Then you will go your way in safety, and you will not get hurt. 

When you lie down, you won’t be afraid;

when you lie down, you will sleep in peace.” 

Proverbs 3:14-24  NCV

Psalm 19

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

“The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night they reveal knowledge.

They have no speech, they use no words;

no sound is heard from them.

Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,

their words to the ends of the world.

In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.

It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,

like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

It rises at one end of the heavens

and makes its circuit to the other;

nothing is deprived of its warmth.

The law of the Lord is perfect,

refreshing the soul.

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

The precepts of the Lord are right,

giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are radiant,

giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever.

The decrees of the Lord are firm,

and all of them are righteous.

They are more precious than gold,

than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey,

than honey from the honeycomb.

By them your servant is warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.

But who can discern their own errors?

Forgive my hidden faults.

Keep your servant also from willful sins;

may they not rule over me.

Then I will be blameless,

innocent of great transgression.

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart

be pleasing in your sight,

Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

Are You A Reflection Of Christ our King??

You R. O. C. K.!!

Love With No Regrets!

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Life Lessons Learned:

Life Is Short!

It‘s okay to make mistakes…

Don‘t get stuck in yesterday…

Forgive, forget, and move ahead…

Because life is what you make of it…

Live with no excuses…

Love with no regrets…

Laugh a lot and leave this life…

With nothing left unsaid…

Make this world a better place…

Don‘t be afraid to cry…

And when it‘s finally time to say goodbye…

Nothing to prove, nothing to lose…

Nothing to hide…

You see, life can not be measured by…

The place you live, the car you drive…

The thing that counts the day you die…

Is who you are, and what‘s inside…

So tell the truth, don‘t ever lie…

Integrity at any price…

Your words, your bond, your highest price…

So guard it close, and live your life…

So many things, I learned from you…

‘Bout  life and love and play…

But I learned more by how you lived…

Then what I heard you say!!

Thank you for life’s lessons, Lord!

Through those I love…

Who love You deeply!

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,

let us throw off everything that hinders

and the sin that so easily entangles.

And let us run with perseverance

the race marked out for us,

fixing our eyes on Jesus,

the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

For the joy set before him He endured the cross,

scorning its shame,

and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:1-2  NIV

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I’m Really Beautiful When I’m In Full Bloom!

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I may start out small, in God’s Kingdom…

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,

and all these things will be added to you.”

Matthew 6:33  ESV

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Struggling to open up, and be all He wants me to be…

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But, soon I get going with His strength…

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And really start to blossom…

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Amazing everyone!

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Even me!!  But, I feel at home here now…

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I’m fragrant…

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And pleasing to the eye of God…

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I’m adding to the scenery, changing the atmosphere around me…

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Steppin’ out, with my Lord!

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Ready to be part of a sweet bouquet!

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In the Kingdom of God!

Gorgeous!!

God loves watching us grow and bloom, too!

“Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God…”

2 Corinthians 2:15  ESV

If It Takes A Leap Of Faith…Dive In!!

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Thirsty for more of God???

Go find God’s wild, rushing, flowing river…

Even if your heart is racing…

And your knees are weak…

Walk to the edge…

Don’t  turn back!

When your feet have left the ledge …

 You’ll hear His voice…

 “It’s time to take that leap of faith!”

Yes, Yes, Yes…So here I go!

I’m diving in!

I’m going deep!

In over my head!

I feel alive!!

So sink or swim I’m diving in!

With God’s supernatural power…

The mighty river flows…

 Bringing the dead to life…

Fills my empty soul…

And gives my heart the only thing…

Worth living and worth dying for!

His awesome power…

The grace of God…

Let’s let ourselves get swept away…

Into this holy flood…

Take my hand…

 Close your eyes and count to three…

And take that leap of faith with me!

Come on let’s go…

Don’t know what that scary leap looks like to you, but…

Get ready to dive!!!

I promise you…

Have faith!

He won’t let you sink!!

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 “Lord, if it is You,

command me to come to You on the water.”

So Jesus said,

“Come.”

Matthew 14:28-29

Are You On The Right Path???

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Where Is Your Path Leading You?

 “‘…Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’

And they said, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,

and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.'”

Acts 16:30-31

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“Jesus answered,

‘I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me.’”

John 14:6

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“Then know this, you and all the people of Israel:

It is by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead,

that this man stands before you healed….

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other Name under Heaven

given to men by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4:10,12

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Are Obstacles Blocking All Your Path?

 “He came and preached peace to you who were far away

and peace to those who were near.

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”

Ephesians 2:17-18

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Are You Stuck In A Sand Trap?

“When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom

as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you

except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

1 Corinthians 2:1-2

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 Is There Debris On Your Path That Needs To Be Swept Away?

 “For no one can lay any foundation

other than the one already laid,

which is Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 3:11

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Are There Too Many Stains?

 “For it is by grace you have been saved,

through faith —

and this not from yourselves,

it is the gift of God —

not by works,

so that no one can boast.”

Ephesians 2:8-9

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Are There Too Many Dead Ends?

 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done,

but according to His mercy He saved us.”

 Titus 3:5

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Are There Too Many Big Rocks Along Your Path?

 “This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men,

the man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself as a ransom for all men…”

1 Timothy 2:3-6

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Are There Too Many Patched Up Places?

 “But He continued, ‘You are from below;

I am from above.

You are of this world; I am not of this world.

I told you that you would die in your sins;

if you do not believe that I am,

you will indeed die in your sins.’”

John 8:23-24

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Is Your Path Crooked, And Filled With Large Obstacles??

 “And we have seen and testify that the Father

has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.”

1 John 4:14

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Is Your Pathway Just Dirt?

“No one who denies the Son has the Father;

whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.”

1 John 2:23

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Are You Going Around In Circles?

 “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels,

now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death,

so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.”

Hebrews 2:9  

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Are You Fenced In?

“Jesus said ‘Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it.'”

Matthew 7:13

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Go Ahead!  Open The Door!!!

 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin.

But if anybody does sin,

we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense — Jesus Christ,

the Righteous One. 

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,

and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 2:1

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There’s Only One Way!

“For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son,

that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,

but to save the world through Him.

Whoever believes in Him is not condemned,

but whoever does not believe stands condemned already

because he has not believed in the Name of God’s One and Only Son….

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,

but whoever rejects the Son will not see life,

for God’s wrath remains on him.”

John 3:16-18, 36

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 There’s Only One Path!

“From this time many of his disciples turned back

and no longer followed Him.

‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’

Jesus asked the Twelve.

Simon Peter answered Him,

‘Lord, to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.’”

John 6:66-68

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The Path That Leads You To Eternal Life!

“And this is the testimony:

God has given us eternal life,

and this life is in His Son.

He who has the Son has life;

he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

1 John 5:11-12

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Who’s Lighting Your Path?

“Just as man is destined to die once

and after that to face judgment,

so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people;

and He will appear a second time,

not to bear sin,

but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him.”

Hebrews 9:27

Are You Going Down The Right Path?

Going The Right Way?

Who’s Leading You?