_ “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” (Prov. 29:2) ESV Whether we believe voting is a right or a privilege, it is our responsibility. The way of life that we as Americans have enjoyed was secured by the sacrifices of our forefathers. Our vote is […]
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_ “To him that overcomes, will I give to eat of the tree of life.” (Rev. 2:7) The Kingdom of God has a reward and punishment system based on God’s principles, commandments, statutes, decrees and laws. If we are obedient to the voice of the Spirit of the LORD and His Word, we will
_ “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light” (Rom. 13:12) “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ep. 6:11). It is
_ “And through His creative inspiration this Living Expression made all things, for nothing has existence apart from Him” (John 1:3). TPT Today’s message is actually a prayer for the restoration of creativity in our lives. Not all, but some of us have lost our creativity. There are many reasons for and indications of
“But now are they many members, yet but one body” (I Cor. 12:20) We can learn much about the Kingdom of God and the structure of the church by looking at the human body. First the natural, then the spiritual. There are 12 physical systems in the human body designed to work together in unity to keep
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“Observe the month of Aviv/Abib, and keep the Passover to the LORD your God: for in the month of Aviv/Abib, the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night” – (Deut. 16:1) (NKJ) Today is the biblical New Year’s Day, Nisan 1 in the Hebrew calendar -religious calendar. Before the first Passover,
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“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways; and according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jer. 17:10) The heart of every man is searched by the LORD Himself. When He searches, He examines intimately and thoroughly. He is an investigator. He also tries
“But God’s wisdom will be visibly seen living in those who embrace it” (Matt. 11:19)(TPT) One of the recurring themes at Olive Tree Connections is that of WISDOM. Wisdom begins with the deep reverential fear/respect for the Lord. Wisdom is acquired by searching for it and is granted to those who ask for it.
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“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Prov. 23:7) NKJV Because our thoughts are words, these thoughts are also seeds that will ALWAYS bear fruit. It’s God’s law. Our thoughts and words are affecting us daily (every moment) and influencing ALL of our decisions. Our present harvest is a direct result of
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“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52) Favor is only able to grow and increase in our lives in proportion to our obedience to the voice of the LORD. We qualify for favor by our acts of obedience to His Word. In Hebrew, “favor” and
