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Inscribing Your ScrollFriday, March 7, 2025Every Bible is made up of black ink and white space. You need both. You can't read the word without the background. And there's a mystery there. The Word of God does not exist in a void, it has to exist in your life. It's got to be applied to a context. In ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: God our FatherTo all who are in Rome,beloved of God, called to be saints:Grace to you and peace from God our Fatherand the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7God our Father is your Heavenly Father—He is the One who knows...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Thank You for being my Father in Heaven, I draw near to you now as I pray...But it is good for me to draw near to God;I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,That I may declare all Your works.Psalms 73:28Each day when I wake up, I choose ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut it is good for me to draw near to God;I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,That I may declare all Your works.Psalms 73:28
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The Whispering of the Snake Serpent translated is Nahash this s the Hebrew word for serpent or snake. It sounds like someone is whispering, and it literally means, the whisperer. In the Bible, the serpent is the embodiment of the enemy. Thus, the enemy is a whisperer, to your mind... The Hebrew wo...
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The Whispering SnakeThursday, March 6, 2025Nahash is the Hebrew word for serpent or snake. It sounds like someone is whispering. And it literally means, the whisperer. In the Bible, the serpent is the embodiment of the enemy. Thus the enemy is a whisperer. He works in a subtleness. He begins with a ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Finisher of Our FaithLooking unto Jesus,the author and finisher of our faith,who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame,and has sat down at the right-handof the throne of God. Hebrews 12...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,You are God, our Protector, and our Healer...The name of the LORD is a strong tower,The righteous run to it and are safe.Proverbs 18:10Today I pray for the nations and peoples that are in the midst of war, struggling to recover f...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day'Though the mountains be shakenand the hills be removed,yet my unfailing love for you will not be shakennor my covenant of peace be removed,' says the Lord, who has compassion on you.Isaiah 54:10
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The Messiah of The Hidden ScrollsWednesday, March 5, 2025Most Jewish people don't believe in Yeshua, Jesus because they're taught it's not Jewish to believe in a Messiah who dies for sins. But in recent years, a text in one of the Dead Sea Scrolls kept hidden from the public, came to light. It's cal...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: Our High PriestSo also Christ did not glorify Himselfto become High Priest,but it was He who said to Him:"You are My Son, today I have begotten You."Hebrews 5:5There were many priests in the Old Testament assigned to small g...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,You are greater and higher than all leaders and rulers today...And He (Jesus) has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.Revelation 19:16You have authority over all leaders, nations, and governmen...
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For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6
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How to Open The Gates of GodTuesday, March 4, 2025It is written, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise." These words contain a secret and a key. To enter the gates of the Lord, you need the keys of the Lord. So, the Scripture can be understood as saying, "The only way you wil...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: The Lord Is There (Jehovah Shammah)The city from that day shall be:THE LORD IS THERE (Jehovah Shammah). Ezekiel 48:35 The name Jehovah Shammah means the Lord Is There. The Lord is already in Heaven, where you will spen...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Thank You for giving me the opportunity to live my life to the fullest through the price paid by Your Son Jesus on the cross.I want to cherish each day that I have with You here on earth.I lift up to You in prayer those who are heavy ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBe joyful in hope,patient in affliction,faithful in prayer.Romans 12:12
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Scripture: Matthew 4:17 (NIV) – "From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’" Introduction: A Turning Point in Time Matthew 4:17 is more than a simple statement—it’s a declaration that echoes throug...
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The Music of The WordMonday, March 3, 2025In Synagogues all over the world, there is a person called the Cantor. His job is to sing the Scriptures. He spends years learning exactly how the Hebrew Scriptures are to be sung. His entire job is to sing the Word of God. It is not enough just to know the ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Son of MaryIs this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary,and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon?And are not His sisters here with us?Mark 6:3Jesus is the Son of Mary, born as a human baby; yet Mary was a virgin. Jesus...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,Thank You for calling me to follow Jesus as His disciple.I will follow Jesus all the days of my life...My sheep hear My voice,and I know them,and they follow Me.John 10:27Thank You for adopting me into Your eternal family.Thank Y...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayMy sheep hear My voice,and I know them,and they follow Me.John 10:27
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Monopoly GO Monopoly GO, a modern twist on the classic board game, introduces a fun sticker collection feature that allows players to collect and trade stickers with friends. This article will guide you through the process of exchanging stickers in Monopoly GO, highlighting the benefits and saf...
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The Spirit led where shadows reign, A forty-day and forty-night, Through hunger’s grip and silence plain, The Son prepared for coming fight. No bread to break, no stream to sip, Yet in His soul, a wellspring grew, The tempter watched with eager lip, A clash of wills the desert knew.&nbs...
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Grace and peace be to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to walk in faithfulness and victory through the power of His Word and Spirit. Today, I invite you to reflect deeply with me on a moment in the life of our Savior that reveals both His divine authority and the path ...
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Scripture: Matthew 4:10 (NIV) “Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”’” Context and Background Matthew 4:10 occurs during the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, a pivotal moment f...
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In desert wild, where winds deceive, The Tempter wove his web to weave, “Cast thyself from pinnacle high, Let angels swoop from boundless sky. If Son thou art, as thou dost claim, Prove now thy God, exalt thy name.” But Jesus stood, His spirit bright, A beacon pierci...
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Grace, peace, and strength be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who endured all things for our sake and left us an example that we might follow in His steps. Today, I write to you concerning a powerful word from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 7, where our Lord declares...
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Scripture: “Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”’” (Matthew 4:7, ESV) Reflection: In Matthew 4, we find Jesus in the wilderness, facing temptation from the devil. After fasting for forty days, He is...
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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the righteous judge and the source of all justice. As I write to you today, my heart is moved by the cries of the world—cries for justice amid suffering, division, and inequity. In every age, the people of God are cal...
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In desert sands where hunger gnaws, The Savior stood with steadfast cause. Not bread alone sustains the soul, But words divine that make us whole. The Tempter whispered, "Turn this stone, To fill your need, to claim your own." Yet Jesus spoke with gentle might, "God’s voic...
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Grace, peace, and the boundless love of God be with you all. As I sit to write to you today, my heart turns to a moment in the Gospel that feels both timeless and timely—a moment when Jesus, weary and hungry in the wilderness, speaks a truth that echoes through the ages: “Man shall not l...
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Scripture: “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4 Reflection: In this moment, Jesus is in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting. The tempter comes, ur...
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The Festival of The Brave & The FreeFriday, February 28, 2025The Feast of Chanukah is a Hebrew holy day based on the courage of God's people. In the second century B.C., Antiochus Epiphanes, the ruler of the Greek-Syrian Empire, defiled God's Temple in Jerusalem by erecting a statue of Zeus. He then...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Lamb of GodBehold! The Lamb of Godwho takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29On the banks of the Jordan River, John the Baptist announced to the world, “Behold! The Lamb of God.” For hundreds of years, thou...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Thank You for Your Word, The Bible, and for the guidance and truth it speaks into my life.I want to know You more with each day, as I set aside time to read my Bible and to let Your words rest upon my lips, in my mind, and in my heart...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts."Isaiah 55:8-9
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Grace and peace to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I invite you to reflect with me on a moment in Scripture that speaks to the heart of who we are called to be as God’s people—a moment of humility, obedience, and purpose. Picture the scene: the J...
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Beneath the Jordan’s gentle flow, The Savior stooped, His heart aglow, To John He spoke with tender plea, “Let it be so, this task for Me.” No sin to wash, no guilt to bear, Yet humbly bowed in waters there, The sinless One, God’s holy Lamb, Fulfilled the...
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Scripture: “Jesus replied, ‘Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then John consented.” (Matthew 3:15, NIV)When John the Baptist stood at the Jordan River, preparing to baptize Jesus, he hesitated. John knew who Jesus was—the si...
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The Measure of Your LifeThursday, February 27, 2025Carpentry teaches us a simple but true lesson. If you want to build something the right way, you need a straight measure. That's true for woodworking and for life. You might not know anything about wood, but you are still a builder - you are buildin...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Today is a fresh new start from You.Thank You for Your unending mercy and new beginnings...Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,he is a new creation,old things have passed away,behold, all things have become new.2 Corinthians 5:17Lord, I n...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayTherefore, if anyone is in Christ,he is a new creation,old things have passed away,behold, all things have become new.2 Corinthians 5:17
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In the stillness of the morning, where the dew begins to gleam,There whispers a gentle calling, a wisdom in a dream.It speaks not with thunder, nor with a tempest’s roar,But in the quiet moments, its truths begin to pour. From the heart of God, it flows like a river pure and wide,A gi...
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Grace and peace be with you all. As we journey through life together, I find myself drawn to a beautiful piece of wisdom tucked away in the book of Proverbs—a verse that speaks to the heart of who we’re called to be. It’s Proverbs 19:17, which says, “Whoever is kind to the po...
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“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) Have you ever noticed how a small act of kindness can ripple out in ways you never expect? Maybe it’s dropping a few coins into a stranger&r...
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God Doesn't Work at McDonald'sWednesday, February 26, 2025Today, the drive-thru has become a modern cultural phenomenon used by banks, restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, car washes, and even zoos. We're able to get what we want, when we want it without taking much time or having a real i...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: PropitiationMy little children, these things I write to you,so that you may not sin.And if anyone sins,we have an Advocate with the Father,Jesus Christ the righteous.And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins,and not for...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord Jesus,There are challenging relationships and conflicts that I am struggling with. Please forgive me.I have let some of these issues grow into resentment and bitterness and my heart has become hard in these areas.Please forgive me.I look to...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut God demonstrates His love toward us in that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.Romans 5:8
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Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne today with reverence and gratitude, lifting our voices to You, the God of all creation. You are the One who lifts up the lowly, who sees every tear, and who knows every need before we even speak it. Your Word in Proverbs 19:17 reminds us of Your t...
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A day unfolds, a fleeting breath, To us, a span from birth to death, Yet in His eyes, so vast, so grand, A thousand years slip through His hand. The ticking clock, our earthly guide, Marks every tear, each prayer we’ve cried, But God, unbound by time’s swift stream, ...
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The Bystander EffectTuesday, February 25, 2025Back when many of us were growing up, we knew our next-door neighbors and the people who lived in our community. Today, if we know just the people next door, it's impressive. In 1964, Kitty Genovese was raped and murdered. It was reported that many peopl...
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Time is something we often feel we can’t control. We check our watches, mark our calendars, and grow impatient when things don’t happen as quickly as we’d like. Yet, in 2 Peter 3:8, we’re reminded that God’s perspective on time is vastly different from ours. What feels ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The True VineI am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.John 15:1Jesus is the True Vine. In the Old Testament, Israel was called God’s vine, but the nation was an unfaithful vine (Isaiah 5:1-7). In contrast, J...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,Your ways are higher than my ways...“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,So are My ways higher than your ways,And My thou...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day‘I will go before youAnd make the crooked places straight...'Isaiah 45:2
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As I write to you today, my heart is filled with gratitude for the family of believers we share—a tapestry woven together by the unshakable thread of faith. It is this faith, ...
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In the silence of the morning light,A whisper calls us, pure and bright, To walk the path of love and grace, Reflect the beauty of His face. For in the heart where love abides, God’s gentle spirit ever guides, A beacon in the darkest night, A hand to hold, a source of light. ...
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In a world that often celebrates power, dominance, and self-assertion, the gentle spirit of meekness shines as a beacon of Christ-like humility and grace. What is meekness? It is not weakness or timidity, as the world might mistakenly believe. Rather, meekness is a quiet strength, a gentle ...
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The Strength of MeeknessBeneath the shadow of the cross so dear,A whisper calls through storm and fear,Not with the clang of pride’s loud boast,But meekness, gift of the Holy Ghost.The Savior knelt, a servant low,With hands that washed where love would grow,No crown of gold adorned His brow,Ye...
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The Energy of MessiahMonday, February 24, 2025Are you tired and overwhelmed? Do you lack the energy to do what God is calling you to do? Let me tell you a secret. In the physical realm, if you don't eat, you won't have energy; bread, when eaten, is converted into energy so you can do what you need t...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Coffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Trinity: The Unknown GodAs I was passing throughand considering the object of your worship,I even found an altar with the inscription:TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Acts 17:23God is the Unknown God. He is the real God, who is the prototyp...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God,Thank You for Your gift of Christian covenant marriage, as Jesus taught..."But from the beginning of the creation,God ‘made them male and female.’‘For this reason, a man shall leavehis father and motherand be joined to...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day"But from the beginning of the creation,God ‘made them male and female.’‘For this reason, a man shall leavehis father and motherand be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh, so then they are no longer two, but o...
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Unclouding The GloryFriday, February 21, 2025In the days of the Temple, the glory of God appeared in the Holy of Holies. The high priest was allowed to enter the sacred chamber only once a year. He was instructed to burn incense that created a cloud because God's Glory was too great to behold. The A...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of the Lord God The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,because the LORD has anointed Meto preach good tidings to the poor;He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and th...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I worship You each day and I lift up my praise to You now...I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Psalms 146:2Thank You for covering me with Your love and grace...The grace of our Lord was ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayI will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Psalms 146:2
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Your Greatest BattleThursday, February 20, 2025David was a great warrior who fought many battles. But his greatest battle was fought after having fallen into sin with Bathsheba. When the prophet Nathan exposed his two great sins, David wept in remorse and his battle began. In that battle, he had to ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Please let me fully experience Your love and share Your love with others...Beloved, let us love one another,for love is of God,and everyone who lovesis born of God and knows God.1 John 4:7I want to know You more, much more than I do.Y...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayAnd I prayed to the Lord my God,and made confession, and said,“O Lord, great and awesome God,who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him,and with those who keep His commandments...Daniel 9:4
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His Work When You Don’t See ItWednesday, February 19, 2025As I was about to graduate from college, my life was dramatically interrupted by a call to ministry. When I graduated, I searched for the right ministry. I didn't find it. Finally, I said, "Lord give me a job You would do." Soon after t...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Shadow of a Great RockA man will be a hiding place from the wind,and a cover from the tempest,as rivers of water in a dry place,as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.Isaiah 32:2Just as a person struggling through ...
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Dear Lord God,I thank you for Your beautiful creation of everything in the world around me...In the beginningGod created the heavensand the earth.Genesis 1:1Thank you for creating all girls and boys and women and men in Your Image... So God created mankind in his own image,in the image of God he cre...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayNevertheless we, according to His promise,look for new heavens and a new earthin which righteousness dwells.2 Peter 3:13
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The True ResistanceTuesday, February 18, 2025In the beginning of WWII, the French defensive lines collapsed. A war hero from WWI, Marshall Pétain, became Prime Minister, surrendered to the Nazis, and led a collaborationist government. Convinced that Germany had won the war, the government saw...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)The Father: CreatorHave you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the LORD,the Creator of the ends of the earth,neither faints nor is weary.His understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28The Lord is the Creator; without...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God, There is nothing better than being known and loved by You... O Lord, You have searched me and known me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thought afar off.Psalm 139:1-2 I praise You and thank You for alway...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayAnd let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,as is the manner of some,but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 10:24-25
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In the quiet chambers of the heart, Lies empathy, a gentle art. A bridge of kindness, pure and true, Where I reach out to walk with you. Through joy and sorrow, smiles and tears, Empathy whispers, “I am here.” It binds our souls in tender grace, A mirror of the human race....
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Scripture: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." - Romans 12:15 (NIV) Reflection: Empathy is at the heart of Christ's teachings. When we embrace empathy, we align ourselves with Jesus' example, who continually reached out to others with compassion and understanding. ...
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Heavenly Father, As the dawn breaks and a new day unfolds before us, we come to You with hearts seeking to reflect Your love and compassion. You, O Lord, are the God of all comfort, who knows every sorrow and every joy that dwells within us. This morning, we ask for the gift of empathy&mdas...
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Dear Lord, As we come to the close of this day, we gather our hearts in Your presence, thankful for the moments we've lived and the kindness we've shared. We ask for Your grace to reflect on our actions, to cherish the kindness we've given, and to learn from where we might have fallen short...
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In the vast tapestry of human experience, each thread of kindness you weave into the fabric of life adds a vibrant color of hope, warmth, and connection. Kindness is not merely an act but a way of being, a lens through which the world can be seen and transformed. When you choose kindness, y...
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In a world where the rapid pace of life often pulls us in different directions, it's easy to forget the simple, yet transformative, power of kindness. Kindness, in its purest form, is an act of selflessness, an offering of the heart that seeks nothing in return. It is the bridge that connects us, tr...
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In a world of rush and hustle, Where hearts can often harden, There lies a gentle, subtle touch— The art of kindness, golden. Kindness, not in grand displays, But in the quiet act of seeing, A smile to one who's lost their way, A moment of true being. It's in the hand that helps to lift, The e...
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Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Reflection: Kindness is more than a simple act; it is a reflection of the heart, an outpouring of love that mirrors the character of Christ. In our ...
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Heavenly Father, As we awaken to this new day, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude for the gift of life. Today, we seek Your guidance to embody kindness in all that we do. Lord, let kindness be the first word on our lips and the guiding force behind our a...
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Trouble At The CemeteryFriday, February 14, 2025There are many ways of ruining an occasion. We're normally taught that it is wrong to ruin special occasions, but is that Biblical? There was this one occasion that everybody had prepared for, dressed up, brought food, and made a big deal of it. But th...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The RockAnd I also say to you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build My church,and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18Jesus is the Rock on which the Church is built. Some have mistakenly t...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,Your great love is everlasting and far-reaching...Because of the LORD’s great lovewe are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning,great is your faithfulness.I say to myself,“The LORD is my por...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBecause of the LORD’s great lovewe are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.I say to myself,“The LORD is my portion;therefore I will wait for him.”The LORD is good to ...
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The Gap and Your MantleThursday, February 13, 2025If we're honest with ourselves, we'll admit that there's a gap between the everyday life we live and the life we know we should live in God's Word, between the always victorious saint, pure, holy, loving, and light to the world and the person we see ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse MinistriesCoffee Time with Jesus (Yeshua)Jesus: The Son of JosephPhilip found Nathanael and said to him,"We have found Him of whom Moses in the law,and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."John 1:45Jesus is called the Son of Joseph because J...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God,I praise You for this new day.You are the Creator of the universe and you know all things...Have you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the Lord,The Creator of the ends of the earth,Neither faints nor is weary.His unde...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayHave you not known? Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the Lord,The Creator of the ends of the earth,Neither faints nor is weary.His understanding is unsearchable.Isaiah 40:28
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The Redemption of MessesWednesday, February 12, 2025A teenage girl from a traditional Jewish home finds herself scandalously pregnant and unwed, thereby bringing shame on her family and the possibility of being stoned to death. Meanwhile, her fiancée must travel to his ancestral hometown for ...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Heavenly Father,I often ask You for help with my plans.Please teach me to wait upon You my Lord and to seek You and Your plans for my life...But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength,They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They...
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House of Israel/Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayBut those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.Isaiah 40:31