“No More Tears” “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”~ Revelation 21:4 NIV Johnson’s Baby Shampoo introduced its iconic "No More Tears" formula in 1953, featuring the slogan "Johnson's can't burn eyes". The brand, recognized by its signature yellow formula, was advertised in magazines like Family Circle as early as 1956 and later dominated TV airwaves with ads highlighting the gentle, tear-free, and safe formula for babies. Have you ever thought about the incompleteness of Revelation 21:4? Our Heavenly Father tells us four things we’ll not have to endure in eternity; death, sorrow, crying, tears, and pain. Hallelujah for that! But that’s just a summary. There will be no more illness, no more crime, no more sin, no more separation, no more debt, no more anxiety. And there will be no more war among each other! It’s estimated right now the United States spends about a trillion dollars a year on its military services, followed by China with more than 300 billion, then Russia with 150 billion. These vast sums of finance arms and armies, and the weapons have never been more deadly in our life time from fighting with rocks to missiles and drones. When we look around the world today, we see armed conflicts everywhere. But God has promised that one day there will be no more wars. This should bring hope to our heart! We need to pray for peace on earth and for the armed forces of all the world’s nations. But we must not be so worried about today’s conflicts that we forget to thank God for His promises about tomorrow. Read and spend time this Monday to meditate on Revelations chapter 21. “Earth’s troubles fade in the light of heaven’s hope.” ~Billy Graham “he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.” ~ Isaiah 25:8 NIV Amen…

“Our Need For Transformation” “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 NIV Transformation is a profound, fundamental change in form, nature, or appearance. It involves realizing adaptation, a full structural rearrangement, and improvement, often leading to a new state that cannot return to its original form. Our Heavenly Father, God and Creator Word is transformative. This transformation is not a sudden, dramatic shift, but a gradual, continuous process. It's like to a single seed that, when planted in fertile soil and nurtured with care, grows into a strong, sturdy plant. This growth, this transformation, is what we are called to pursue in our spiritual walk with Jesus Christ. The Scriptures remind us of this call in 2 Peter 3:18, where we are urged to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." This growth, is not merely about acquiring knowledge. It's about allowing this knowledge to permeate our hearts and minds, to shape our thoughts, words, and actions, and to guide us in our daily lives. It's about growing in grace, in the love and mercy of Jesus Christ, and allowing this growth to reflect in our daily interactions with other human beings. We all must be willing to be taught by our Heavenly Father. When we look to Him for guidance, He will transform our adversities into times of learning. Such was the case with Mary and Martha when their brother Lazarus died (John 11:17-27). We need willing spirits if we are to learn what God wants to teach us. But remember in our pursuit of spiritual progress, we must also be mindful of the challenges that we may encounter. The path to spiritual growth is not always smooth. There will be obstacles, trials, and tribulations. But, dear family and friends, let us not be disheartened. For these challenges are not meant to deter us, but to strengthen us. They are opportunities for us to demonstrate our transformation of our faith, to practice perseverance, and to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

“Waiting For Our April Showers” “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19 NIV Even an April light rain can release thousands of gallons of water in an hour, amounting to millions of individual rain drops! That’s also the way our Heavenly Father showers us with His blessings. He sends countless small mercies into our lives, meeting our needs according to His riches. Philippians 4:19 is a vivid promise, but don’t forget the context. In this passage, the apostle Paul was thanking the Philippians for financially supporting his work. In return he promised God would meet all their needs. We need the rain of truth in our lives. The truth and the revelation that we receive from God our Creator will bring freedom and deliverance to us. Just as rain causes the crops to grow and yeild a harvest, the word that comes from God will accomplish His purpose in our lives. When we are obedient to the word of God , we will be on a firm foundation and can withstand any storm that we may face. Take time today and meditate on 2 Timothy 2:19. "There shall be showers of blessing: This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, Sent from the Savior above." ~Daniel W. Whittle/Hymn “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.” ~Psalms 40:4 NIV Amen…

“Good Or Evil Hearted?” “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” ~ Luke 6:45 NIV As earthly humans we can be heartbreakers, coldhearted, stonehearted, give you heartburn, be halfhearted, and even greenhearted (generally refers to having an eco-conscious mindset, supporting sustainability, and nurturing a love for nature), but we need daily sweethearted and kindhearted individuals in our life at all times. Take time today to read these Bible scriptures; Romans 12:9-12, Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 23:7, and James 4:11. Also meditating and pray for clarity for you. Think about it. If someone would simply invest a little love, a measure of truth, and a generous degree of faith in people trying to do good, that person may not have such a hard time. God despises the proud but gives grace to the humble of heart. He uses the people who realize they’re small, to do things that are great. The line between good and evil runs through the heart of every human, often representing a constant inner battle between light and darkness. “I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.” ~Charles Dickens “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” ~ Romans 12:21 NIV Amen…

“The Last Days Are Coming” “I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”” 2 Peter 3:2-4 NIV The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. In these last days the proliferation of man’s wickedness and defiance against God our only Heavenly Father will demand that the believers in Jesus Christ must stand strong in His truth. In His sermon about the Last Days, Jesus made two seemingly contradictory statements: The world will be filled with war; we are to be filled with peace. See that you are not troubled. How do we do that? By trusting Him with the future. We may not know all that is to come, but we do know that whatever happens Jesus is on His throne and in control. The throne of heaven governs the affairs of earth and the pathway of God’s children. So don’t be troubled. Ask Him today to give you and keep you in the courage to trust only in Him. Be confident that God is our perfect source of hope for this life and for the eternal life to come. “To say that God is sovereign is to declare that He is the almighty and the owner of all power in heaven and earth. No one can defeat His plans, prevent His purposes, or resist His will.” ~A. W. Pink “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” ~ 1 Timothy 4:1 NIV Amen…