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Overcoming Fear without Doubt
Too many times we think we know what we need, and that thing is something to be obtained, but in reality what we need is to not doubt. If we let fear take any place in our lives, it brings discouragement and makes us think we cannot overcome it. But the reality is that we have already overcome by the blood of the lamb and the Word of our testimony and what we really need is to just believe it! What does James say in chapter one, verse 6? “But let him ask in faith, never
Paula Averitt
Nov 252 min read


The Topic of Love
I want to speak today on the topic of love... What do you think love is? Our society has many definitions that are not at all in line with the biblical meaning of love and I think we can fall into a trap, so I want this to be a reminder for us all. Let's start with what (or Who) does God say love is. Let's get into it. 1 Cor 13:4-8 says, "Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not ea
Paula Averitt
Oct 132 min read


What does it mean to lay down your burdens?
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” (Revelation 22:13) The first thing we need to...
Paula Averitt
Sep 232 min read


Trust and Truth
Have you ever trusted God so much that you just laid down everything you were thinking and just started doing what He has designed you to...
Paula Averitt
Sep 42 min read


Where do you go when everything falls apart?
I am just going to get right down to it, no fluff… Jesus is our Father and our very best friend. He leads us and guides us into truth,...
Paula Averitt
Aug 293 min read


Raised Imperishable
What do you think of when you hear the word Creator? Do you think of how God said He created the heavens and the Earth in Genesis? Do...
Paula Averitt
Aug 242 min read


A Mustard Seed of Faith
And He said to them, “Because of your meager faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to...
Paula Averitt
Jul 82 min read


Who do you think you are?
Have you ever thought about this before? Who you really are? Some people think that what they do defines who they are, or they believe...
Paula Averitt
Jun 73 min read


You are Worth Dying for!
I want you to think about something with me...You are worth dying for. Now pause and reflect on that a minute. Have you ever heard the...
Paula Averitt
Jan 202 min read


Trusting the One Who Knows
So, who is it in your life that you trust? Maybe a spouse? Maybe a friend? It is good when we can trust people; perhaps the things they...
Paula Averitt
Jan 162 min read


Don't Make a Meal Out of It
So, are you thinking about what you are thinking about? I want to encourage you...you don't have to buy in to those elusive or crude or...
Paula Averitt
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Already Cleansed
How many of us ask God to cleanse us? Feeling like you need to be cleansed again from sin.... Let me tell you something God said to...
Paula Averitt
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Jesus - The Hope of Our Salvation
As I was reading the Word this morning about Jesus's yoke being easy and His burden light, I realized once again that Jesus is the hope...
Paula Averitt
Aug 31, 20241 min read


No Looking Back
How many times have you talked to someone and spoke to them about something that happened to you in the past? I want to encourage you...
Paula Averitt
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Accusations
Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? Maybe someone dislikes you at work and tried to get you in trouble with your...
Paula Averitt
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Freedom and Grace
What do you see when you look at the moon and stars? Do you see freedom and grace? God has done a wonderful thing. From beginning to...
Paula Averitt
Aug 22, 20241 min read


What are you Eating?
So, this morning I found myself thinking on something that I shouldn’t have been and heard inside, what is your diet? Do you realize yet...
Paula Averitt
Aug 15, 20243 min read


The Good News!
So, I woke up this morning and heard in my heart…”Tell someone the Good News!” I wonder, do you know the Good News? Have you heard? May...
Paula Averitt
Dec 9, 20233 min read


My Life in God's Hands
There is so much I want to say on this topic but let me start off by saying that God is forever true. He will not let you be tempted...
Paula Averitt
Sep 27, 20231 min read


I Live For the Cause of Christ
Have you said YES to God’s commands? Are you in fellowship with His people? Are you being sanctified by the Holy Spirit? God wants you...
Paula Averitt
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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