Obedience and Truth

By Kerry Skinner / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Obedience and Truth

How would you define truth? Is it a concept? Is truth a group of methods? Can you discover all truth in the world’s greatest library? And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.  John 8:32 Focus on Christ Knowing truth does not set you free. Knowledge does not set you…

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What Is My Problem?

By Kerry Skinner / April 27, 2023 / Comments Off on What Is My Problem?

“What is my problem? Why can’t I change to be better? I need help! If I could just find out what the issue is, then I would know how to get better!” Ever had these questions and thoughts? All of us need a refresher on this subject. In fact, this article is essential reading for…

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Standing In God’s Counsel

By Kerry Skinner / April 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Standing In God’s Counsel

Burning Thought #2 Focus on Christ But if they had stood in My counsel, and had caused My people to hear My words, then they would have turned them from their evil way and from the evil of their doings.  Jeremiah 23:22 Can you imagine standing in God’s counseling room and having God as your…

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God’s Promises Bring Hope!

By Kerry Skinner / March 10, 2022 / Comments Off on God’s Promises Bring Hope!

 God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Behold, I have received a command to bless; He [GOD] has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. (Numbers 23:19-20)…

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Controlled by Christ

By Kerry Skinner / February 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Controlled by Christ

How is a person controlled by Christ? It really is rather simple, but not easy as a human being. Exalting Christ in your life means to surrender yourself to the ways of God. Many though, hinder the Spirit of Christ within by relying on self instead of relying on Christ. It is so easy to get out…

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Peace and Satisfaction In This World?

By Kerry Skinner / June 5, 2021 / Comments Off on Peace and Satisfaction In This World?

Why are Christians not in the least embarrassed over the absence of peace and rest in their lives? Jesus clearly tells us that it is His intention for us to move through this world peacefully and cheerfully, untroubled and unafraid as long as we look to Him to enable us. With such a resource readily…

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Desires of Your Heart

By Kerry Skinner / December 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Desires of Your Heart

And you have done worse than your fathers, for behold, each one follows the dictates of his own evil heart, so that no one listens to Me. Jeremiah 16:12 Focus on Christ Though we can do what we want, our ways are not hidden from the Lord! What does it mean to follow the dictates…

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My Word is Like a Fire

By Kerry Skinner / November 22, 2019 / Comments Off on My Word is Like a Fire

Burning Thought #1 But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. Jeremiah 20:9 God told Jeremiah that His Word was like a fire. Fire was used to heat up a rock in order to release its…

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Salvation from Fire!

By Kerry Skinner / November 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Salvation from Fire!

As I wake up I hear my mom screaming and think to myself, “Why is my mom screaming?” I know I must get up and check on her. As I round the corner of the hall, I cannot believe what I am seeing. Flames–large engulfing flames–are taking residence in my living room. The living room…

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What is My Problem?

By Kerry Skinner / July 22, 2019 / Comments Off on What is My Problem?

What is my problem? I hear this question asked over and over by sincere people looking for solutions to difficulties in life. Most often the issue is about overcoming anxiety, stress, and frustration. Let’s first set the context by considering this passage from Proverbs: Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord…

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