A B C – VERSES OF THE BIBLE

By Anita Mondragon
 
Here’s some ABC’s we should all learn!  These would be great verses to teach our kids! Take a look…

A– Abide in Me, and I in you…

B– Be still, and know that I am God…

C– Come unto Me, all you who are burdened and heavy laden, and I will give you rest…

D– Do good to those who despitefully use you…

E– Even so, come Lord Jesus…

F– Forgive one another as I have forgiven you…

G– Give, and it shall be given unto you…

H– Happy is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly…

I– I come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly…

J– Jesus said unto them, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life…

K– Keep yourself from idols…

L– Love one another…

M– Magnify the Lord…

N- Narrow is the gate that leads to Life everlasting…

O– Obedience is better than sacrifice…

P– Peace…be still! …

Q– Quicken us together…

R– Run with patience, the race that is set before you…

S– Seek the Lord with your whole heart, and you will find Him…

T– This is true religion that our God our Father accepts as pure and faultless…

U–  Uphold me with Thy Spirt oh Lord…

V– Vengeance is Mine says the Lord, I will repay…

W– Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved!…

X– eXault the Lord…

Y– Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me!…

Z– your Zeal has provoked many to believe…



THE WHITE HORSE

By Anita Mondragon

“And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, “Come and see.”

And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.  Revelation 6:1-2

When I was fourteen years old, my dad pastored a church on the West side of Denver.  Every Summer, we had Vacation Bible School (VBS).  One year, all the lessons during that week, were about Jesus coming back on a white horse, leading the armies of Heaven.

I remember seeing four little boys in attendance, all about six years of age.  They had never been to VBS before, and were loving every minute of it!  One of the boys in particular, was especially enthralled with the white horse that Jesus is going to ride one day.  He kept telling everyone he’d meet, “I want to go Heaven and ride a white horse with Jesus when He goes into battle!”  One day, while at VBS, he knelt down on his knees, and asked Jesus to save him so that he could ride in the battle on that Great Day.

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BUT GOD…

By Anita Mondragon
 
I heard a statement the other day that totally changed my mind about myself….It was this:
 
“Don’t allow yourself to be defined by those who leave.”
 
I’ve had a lot of people leave in my life.  Left in a burning house when I was four years old, because a box of books seemed more important than me.  Left on an empty apartment floor after being raped.  Left alone for nine months while carrying a child-the result of that rape.  Left twice due to divorce.  All of their departures made me feel worthless, unloved, unwanted, unappreciated, alone.  I could use more words, but you get the picture.
 
I gave my all to these people, and they abandoned me in return for my loyalty to them.  Has that ever happened to you?  I’m pretty sure if we’re honest, it’s happened to all of us.  But God…

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JUST LIKE JESUS

By Anita Mondragon
 
As Believers, we are called to be like Jesus.  
 
I don’t know if I’m the only one who at times struggles with this, but sadly enough…I do!  I just told my husband the other day, “I’m so tired of being the forgiver and never the forgiven!  Everyone else seems to think they can have a human moment, and temporarily  ‘fall from grace,’ and I’m supposed to forgive them…but when I am guilty and do the wrong things, forgiveness from them is nowhere to be found!”
 
Did I really think that…and then voice it out loud???  Yes!  I did.
 
You see, my dad was a preacher for over forty years and my brother and I were always supposed to be the example.  There was always someone running to my dad to report on our failings and trespasses!  All the other kids in the church were forgiven when they made a mistake, but not my brother and I.  So…here I am, some sixty years later still having to be the example because I’m in ministry.  
 
I get it.  I KNOW I’m supposed to be like Jesus.  Not only because I’m in ministry…but most of all because I am a Believer, a follower of Jesus.  He’s my Savior and Lord!  
 
So I said all of that to say this…we are ALL human.  We all make mistakes and displease the Lord at times.  But let’s stop passing judgment and take the beam out of our own eye before we try to remove the splinter out of our brother’s eye!  
 
GOD FORGAVE US…AND WE SHOULD BE QUICK TO FORGIVE OTHERS!  Romans 5:8 says: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.  If we are truly going to be like Jesus, then we need to love those around us and forgive them as Jesus forgave and still forgives us!


AT THE END OF THE WAY…

By Anita Mondragon
 
I was watching a movie the other night that had the Crucifixion scene of Jesus in it.  As I heard the thief hanging next to Jesus say, “Lord!  Remember me when you come into your Kingdom…”  it struck me that perhaps that’s what a Believers heart cries out to our Heavenly Father in our last dying breaths.  Remember Jesus’ response to him? …”Today, you shall be with me in Paradise!”  And peace fell on the thief!
 
I’ve been at the side of dying loved ones twice.  They were in much agony and pain.  Tears and loud cries were heard as they begged death to come quickly; but in the last few moments, when they came to the end of the way, a perfect peace came over them as a smile crossed their face and arms went up to greet the One unseen-the Prince of Peace!  A quietness filled the room and peace was tangible. Jesus Himself was there!
 
The folks I was with KNEW Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  He was there with them, carrying them through the valley of death.  They were not alone!  He assured them that they would shortly be in Paradise with him where all suffering and pain would come to an end.
 
Do you have a fear of death?  Does the thought of coming to the end of the way frighten you?  Then call on Jesus.  You won’t have to go alone.  He’ll be carrying you as you go from this life to the next.
 
Anita Mondragon


Saturday Salvation: Shall Be…

By Art Herrera
 
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord Shall Be Saved” (Acts 2:21).
 
There are three important truths in this verse. The first is that “whosoever” shall call on the Lord and be saved.
 
The second thing the verse tells us is that we don’t have to have perfect faith or the faith of a Daniel—our faith in Jesus must be simple enough to “call upon” Jesus and then we are saved. BUT please note that the verse does not tell us that we must call upon Jesus in addition to other things.
 
Lastly, God is telling us that when we call upon the Lord, we “SHALL be saved,” not that we might be saved or may be saved. And He’s not saying that we will be saved if we do enough good works. Praise God, this verse tells us that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord SHALL be saved!
 
Have you invited Jesus Christ into your heart, if not what’s stopping you? You could pray this simple yet sincere prayer inviting Jesus into your heart.  “Jesus, the door of my heart is open and I invite you to come in, forgive me of all my sins and wash me clean in Jesus Mighty Name.”
 
If you prayed that prayer, I welcome you to the family of God. You can also contact us to speak with a counselor/pastor


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By Debbe Block
 
We are not so removed
from the first Garden
Sin has followed us here
It found us just as foolish
Just as human
Just as flawed
Just as hopeless
But God
Rich in mercy
Loved us in our sorry state
And embraced the pain of death required
To bring us home again
 


The Quick and the Dead

By Clem Fitzsimmons
 
The return of Jesus Christ is imminent. It’s gonna happen.
 

But this time it won’t be as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes. “He shall come again in glory to judge the quick and the dead, and His kingdom shall have no end” (1 Corinthians 15:23). Jesus is coming back as Judge and this is sobering. Are you ready?

 

A good place to start would be to know that you are truly saved. I know that when I stand before Him on that great day I want to hear “well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:23). No one wants to hear those horrifying words “I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity” (Matt. 7:23).

 

It’s important to remember that God’s kingdom, Christ’s kingdom, is one of power and not pretense. It is one of righteousness and obedience and not a mere profession of fruitless words and empty show. For Jesus said, “Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit” (Matt. 7:17). Read more…



All Things

By Anita Mondragon
 
I have a few things I’ve been praying about for sometime now, but I don’t see any progress on the horizon.  I have my moments of doubt, but in my heart, I KNOW that God hears me and will answer in His time.
 
I awoke this morning with a heavy heart, again bringing my petitions before the throne of God Almighty.  He directed me towards my Promise Box.  As I stood before the box, I silently prayed that God would reassure me that He was indeed listening to my pleas.  Here is the promise He gave me….
 
 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.-Romans 8:28 Read more…


AN OPEN BOOK

By Anita Mondragon
 
Have you ever heard that old saying, “You think you’re pulling the wool over my eyes, but it’s 99 % cotton!” ?  
 
Most of us walk around every day, wearing a fake smile, ‘doing good things’ but with wrong intentions and motives, acting holy…but not even close, etc.  And be sure…I’m not just preaching to you!  I’m preaching to myself as well!  So today, I want to be transparent…an open book, and confess to you what God already knows.
 
The Bible says Galatians 6:9, NIV: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” … Galatians 6:9, KJV: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
 
Here’s the deal…I’m weary!  I admit it!  I’m ready to faint!  I’m tired.  In fact, for the last two Sundays, I’ve had to make myself climb out of bed, get dressed, and go to church.  Sad… but true!  Am I angry at God?  Hardly!  Read more…