Author: Pastor Quinn

Hello friends and family, I want to share on a topic of importance for every believer in Christ. Although we are of the Kingdom of our LORD Christ, we will experience spiritual warfare and attacks from the enemy of our soul.

So, how do we counteract those attacks? The Word of God tells us in:

John 10:10  The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 

2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. 

The Apostle Paul tells us something so profound in 2 Corinthians 2:11, “Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.”  This is so profound because Paul is giving us the wisdom that we need in order to overcome the devices of Satan.

This is somewhat of a confirmation of what Jesus, because the Lord told us in John 10:10, “That the thief does not come except to kill, steal and destroy….”

The Apostle Peter also tells us in 1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

When we put these scriptures together, we see that the enemy has a strategic plan and uses certain devices to hinder and hurt the people of God through sin and spiritual attacks.

This is why the Apostle Paul stated, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us, we are not ignorant of his devices.”

So, what is a device? Dictionary online literally defines it as: A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose. It is anything that has a specific use.

It might be a tool or object, or a plan that is devised to accomplish something, and if it has a purpose, it is a device.”

So, in other words, the devil has strategic plans, tools, objects that he specifically devises to cause us to sin, and will use them to kill, steal or destroy.

Many of the devices of the enemy are words that begin with the letter “D.”

The Devil uses devices that start with the letter “D” to try and destroy us! Let’s take a look at these devices~!

1. Division –   One of the most popular devices that the enemy uses against the believers is divide and conquer.

To be divided is to forget what the Bible says about unity.  Jesus said in Mat 12:25, And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

2. Disappointment – We have all been disappointed by not getting what we want at times. But to the knowledgeable Christian, Man’s disappointments are Gods appointments and must be viewed as such.

To be disappointed is to forget Romans 8: 28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.

3.  Discouragement – Discouragement is the second stage. Disappointment leads to discouragement.

(Deu 1:21)  Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

(Deu 1:28)  Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there.

The Lord always wants his people to he encouraged and not discouraged. To be discouraged, is to lose your courage.

4. Despair – Despair is the third stage of disappointment and discouragement. Unless checked, it can destroy your Christian life.

To despair is to forget (2 Cor 4:8)  [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair. To despair is to forget that God is working in our lives.

5. Doubt – Satan attacked Eve in the Garden of Eden with doubt, by getting her to doubt God’s word.

(Gen 3:1)  Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

To doubt is to forget to pray and to forget (1Tim 2:8)  which says, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”

6. Disbelief – Disbelief is  the final form of doubt. (Gen 3:6)  And when the woman saw that the tree [was] good for food, and that it [was] pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make [one] wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

To disbelieve is to forget (Heb 3:12)  Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

7. Distraction – One can be sidetracked from God’s perfect will by family,  job or life’s circumstances.

To be distracted is to forget what happened to Peter (Mat 14:22-30)  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Peter was walking on water looking unto Jesus, until he took his eyes off Jesus, which caused him to be distracted and he began to sink.

 8. Double minded – A “doubleminded” man in Greek means to be “double souled”. To be double minded is to forget James 1: 8, James 4: 8

(Jam 1:8) A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways. (Jam 4:8)  Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

9. Dishonesty – We can be dishonest by:  (a. lying or cheating (b. Holding back certain facts (c. Being less than what we should be which is honest and not to cheat people.

It is estimated that millions of dollars are deceived each year by false and dishonest preachers and people who use dishonesty for gain.

To be dishonest is to forget 2 Cor. 4: 2 , But we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

10. Deception –  (Mat 24:3) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

(Mat 24:4)  And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

(Mat 24:5) For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

(2Co 4:2)  But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

(2 John 1:7)  For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

To be deceived is to forget Jer 17:9. “The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?”

11. Dullness – Dullness means sleeping to the things of God. The readers of Hebrews suffered dullness. They needed sound Bible teachers to bring them to their senses. Because they were dull, they could not be used by God.

He states why: (Heb 5:11)  of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained since you are dull of hearing.

(Heb 5:12)  For indeed because of the time, you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again what are the first principles of the oracles of God. And you have become in need of milk, and not of solid food.

(Heb 5:13)  For everyone partaking of milk is unskillful in the Word of Righteousness, for he is an infant.

The dullness was also infecting the church of Corinth. Listen to Paul’s stern admonition to them;

(1Co 3:1)  And I, brothers, could not speak to you as to spiritual ones, but as to fleshly, as to babes in Christ.

(1Co 3:2)  I have fed you with milk and not with solid food, for you were not yet able to bear it; nor are you able even now.

(1Co 3:3)  For you are yet carnal. For in that there is among you envying’s and strife and divisions, are you not carnal, and do you not walk according to men?

To suffer dullness is to forget Hebrews 5:11 (Heb 5:11)  Concerning whom we have much discourse, and hard to interpret, or to speak, since you have come to be dull in the hearings.

 12. Deadness – Deadness means unchecked dullness. Don’t be dead like the Sardis Church.

(Rev 3:1)  And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things. I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and are dead.

(Rev 3:2)  Be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die. For I have not found your works being fulfilled before God.

(Eph 5:14)  Therefore he says, “Awake, sleeping ones! And arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.”

13. Delay – Delay is a slothful tactic used by the enemy to:

(a. Postpone salvation and         (b. Postpone service to God.

But according to the Word in (Psa 119:60) King David said, ” I made haste and did not delay to keep Your Commandments.”

14. Defame – How often are Christians guilty of criticizing or belittling other believers. If we have something against a believer, tell him to his face.

To defame someone is to forget  (Psa 101:5)  Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, I will cut him off; I will not endure him who has high eyes and a proud heart.

15. Discord – Far more Bible believing churches have been split over discord than doctrine.

Some trouble maker begins his or her deadly gossip in a local church, raising questions and doubts in the minds of people, doubts that otherwise would never have been entertained.

How effectively Satan uses this tool, and how painful it will be at the BEMA judgement seat of Christ for the carnal sowers  of discord.

To sow discord is to forget Prov : 6:16-19. (Pro 6:16)  These six Jehovah hates; yea, seven are hateful to his soul:

(Pro 6:16)  There are six things which Jehovah hates; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

(Pro 6:17)  Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood;

(Pro 6:18)  A heart that devises wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

(Pro 6:19)  A false witness that utters lies, And he that sows discord among brethren.

16. Defilement – Defilement with the things of the world. God insists upon clean vessels.

A believer who defiles himself with the things of this world can never be fully used by God.  Regardless of his education, ability, energy, or experience.

 To become defiled is to forget    1 Cor 3:  16-17(1Co 3:16)  Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

(1Co 3:17)  If any man destroys the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

17. Discontent – One of Satan’s favorite lies is to tell people that things will be better if they go elsewhere: For example, if they: a.) change marriage partners.   b.) change churches

Sometimes people complain and  because they are discontent in some ways. God says:

(Heb 13:5)  Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

(1Ti 6:6)  But godliness with contentment is great gain:

(1Ti 6:7)  for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;

(1Ti 6:8)  but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

(Phi 4:11)  Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

18. Disobedience – There are two famous men in the Bible named Saul.

a. Both were from the tribe of Benjamin, one is in the Old Testament and the other in the New Testament.

(1 Sam 9:2 and Phil 3: 5).

b. One was tall and impressive, the other short and unimpressive.

c. OT Saul began as Gods friend and ended up as Gods enemy. NT Saul began as Gods enemy and ended up as Gods friend.

d. OT Saul went to the witch of Endor for divination in his hour of death. NT Saul turned to God and  the Word of God in his hour of death.

e. What made the difference between these two men. OT Saul was disobedient, NT Saul was obedient.

(1Sa 15:22)  And Samuel said, Does Jehovah delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold! Obeying is better than sacrifice; to give attention is better than the fat of rams.

(1Sa 15:23)  For the sin of divination is rebellion; insolence is both iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the Word of Jehovah, so He has rejected you from being king.

(Rom 6:16)  Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to whom you obey, whether of sin to death, or obedience to righteousness?

(Rom 6:17) But thanks be to God that you were slaves of sin, but you obeyed from the heart the form of doctrine to which you were delivered.

There are many more “D” words which are devices of the devil, which we could add to this list. But the point is, the Devil uses these devices to cause us to sin or disobey God, and his goal is to steal, kill and destroy.

But remember the second part of this verse is, “I have come that they may have life, and life more abundantly! “

Satan wants to get us out of the will of God, and his ultimate goal is to destroy us, but Jesus desires to bless his people with life, and life more abundantly~!

So, what must we do? Well, the Apostle James gives us a word of wisdom in James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

The wise thing that we can do to overcome the devices of Satan is to DRAW near to God, and he will DRAW near to us!

In other words, seek the face of God and get closer to God, to hear from God!

We must always draw near to God and put on the full armor of God when we are attacked by Satan according to Ephesians 6:10-18

Because when we draw near to God, he will cover us and protect us!

Psalm 91:1-2 tells us:

Psa 91:1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 
Psa 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 

Brothers and Sisters, let us remember the words of scripture to not be ignorant, but to be wise, sober, and vigilant, so that the deceptive devices of the enemy will not destroy us!

Be encouraged and God bless!

Pastor Quinn

Hello friends and family! A Word of encouragement from ML Excellence Devotional and Books entitled: Have faith in God

Mark 11:19-22
19 And when evening was come, he went out of the city.
20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
21 And Peter calling to remembrance said unto him, Teacher, behold, the fig tree which you cursed is withered away.
22 And Jesus answering said unto them, Have faith in God.

One of the most profound chapters in the book of Mark is chapter 11, where Jesus teaches the disciples the power of faith.

In the text of Mark 11:11, Jesus goes to Jerusalem and enters into the temple and looks around the  temple checking things out.

After that the Lord and the  disciples go to Bethany, and as they return they are hungry. Jesus sees a fig tree looking for figs to eat and finds none.

After that something interesting takes place in Mark 11:12-14.

12 And on the next day, when they had come from Bethany, he was hungry:
13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if perhaps he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, no man eat fruit of you hereafter forever. And his disciples heard it.

He then goes back to Jerusalem, goes into the temple, sees the money changers and everything else going on in the temple besides worship, and cleanses the temple.

Mar 11:15  So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 
Mar 11:16  And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple. 

He then leaves the temple and the following occurs:

Mar 11:19  When evening had come, He went out of the city. 
Mar 11:20  Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 
Mar 11:21  And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” 
Mar 11:22  So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. 

This story has some profound interpretation about the nation of Israel, and their lack of faith to do God’s will, but the main thing I want to share about is the faith that Jesus told his disciples about.

When Jesus went into the temple the first time and observed what was going on in the temple, (Mark 11:11) he didn’t say anything.

As they leave Bethany he curses a fig tree that wasn’t bearing fruit. He then cleanses the temple and gives them a lesson on faith.

I submit to you that Jesus saw something he did not like in the temple and his actions show us the same.

And because he did not see any fruit bearing among the people of God, spiritually and symbolically, he curses the fig tree, because it was not producing fruit and neither were the people of God.

But the greater revelation I want to share is that he spoke to the fig tree that was not producing fruit, and when Peter saw it, he was surprised and said in Mark 11:21  “And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” 

The LORD then said, “Mar 11:22  So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. ”

I want to use this short verse to encourage everyone under the sound of my voice to have faith in God!

No matter what you are going through, or what situation is before you. Remember to have faith in God!!

If you need a healing, have faith in God.

If you need a financial blessing, have faith in God.

If you have a personal situation, have faith in God.

If you have a family situation, have faith in God.

Jesus did something so profound and he spoke to the fig tree and it withered!

I encourage you to follow the example of Christ and to speak life and have faith in God!

These are two important things you need to see the hand of God move in your life.

Which means you have to trust God, and believe God no matter what you are going through.

Remember to always speak life because your words and testimony of faith must line up with what you believe.

Sometimes we have faith, but we cancel out the blessing of God in our lives because of what we say out of our mouths!

Jesus spoke to that fig tree and it withered!  The scripture says that life and death are in the power of the tongue according to the Word of God, (Proverbs 18:21), and what we believe and  say, has a direct impact on what we receive and accomplish in the earth and spiritual realm.

So today, have faith in God and make sure your words line up with what you say in Jesus name!

God bless, Pastor Quinn

Good day family and friends, A Word of encouragement from ML Excellence devotional and books entitled: Overflowing Love.

Song of Songs 8:7 says, Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, it would utterly be rejected.

The great commandment in Matthew 22:37-40 is to love God first, and love your neighbor as you love yourself according to Christ.

The Bible even says in John 3:16, that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but will have everlasting life!

So in scripture we see that love is a powerful virtue, and when it is exercised it can break down the hardest hearts!

Solomon, the wise man said that many waters cannot quench love, or even flood it.

This is amazing, because water is a powerful source and force that can destroy, flood, cleanse, wash and refresh us!

Water in a tsunami can destroy a whole town. Hurricane waters have destroyed thousands of  homes in Florida as well. But Solomon said many waters cannot quench love, or even flood it.

This is the power of love! God loved us so much that he gave his beloved Son, Yeshua to die for the sins of the world.

Isn’t that something? A world that doesn’t believe. A world that hates others because of skin color, but God’s love surpasses hate, animosity, bitterness and even misunderstanding.

This is the kind of love America and the world needs, but it will only receive it when it turns back to the source of love, which is God Almighty.

Our prayer for the church, communities, cities and country should be, that all people turn back to LORD, who is the source of grace, mercy, peace, unity and love.

Without it, we have only hate, in which we are headed for destruction and judgment from the one who said, love God first, and love your neighbor as you love yourself!

God bless, Pastor Quinn

Good day, a Word of Encouragement from ML Excellence devotional and books:

Sometimes in life, trying to balance everything seems crazy. But when we inject God into all that we do, and our daily lives. He gives us peace and wisdom to balance it all!

The Biblical Israelites understood this. God was not someone to pray to when they had a need, or to serve on certain religious or spiritual days.

God is in everything we do. Work, family, business, rest and even pleasure.

If we separate God from daily life, we become religious vessels only giving him our time on certain days of the week.

The Apostle Paul said in “Act 17:28 KJ2000, For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.”

Remember to include the Lord in all you do, because God is everything we need and desire to be!!

Be encouraged and have a blessed day!

Pastor Quinn

Exo 12:12  ‘For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. 
Exo 12:13  Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. 

Rev 12:11  And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. 

On this Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Someone may be asking, “Why do we call it Resurrection Sunday?” This is the term that the Body of Christ uses to identify the day we celebrate our Resurrected LORD, who died on the cross for the sins of the world.

Resurrection Sunday is remembered and celebrated on the same day of the traditional Easter holiday, and the timeframe of the feast of Passover.

I will explain all of them, because they have significance for many people all over the world.

Let’s talk about Easter Sunday first! “So, what is Easter all about?” Well, Easter is not a biblical holiday in the Bible.

It is a Western pagan holiday that has been celebrated for hundreds of years by many people all over the world, and many people don’t fully understand or know the full truth about it.

Easter is synonymous with chocolate, bunnies and rabbits, but Resurrection Sunday commemorates and remembers the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ!

The Biblical feast Passover predates them both and is found in the Bible! Let me explain!

In the Old Testament of Exodus chapters 12 and 13, when the children of Israel were being delivered out of Egypt by Moses, the LORD gave Moses’s instructions to every family to kill a perfect tender, young lamb.

They were to take the blood of that Lamb and spread it upon the doorposts of their door on their home. This blood upon the doorposts would be symbolize the protection of the LORD over every family that had the Lamb’s blood.

When the judgment of the LORD came through the destroyer to kill the firstborn of every man and creature, The LORD said to the people of God, “When I see the blood I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. (Exo 12:13)

This is very prophetic and symbolic, because that Passover Lamb’s blood in the Old Testament pointed to the Lamb of God’s blood who was Jesus Christ in the New testament!

Today, many people celebrate the Biblical Feast of Passover, some do not, and others recognize its significance.

As a believer in Christ, although you may not celebrate Passover, we must recognize in the New Testament, that Jesus Christ was that Passover Lamb whose blood was slain for the sins of the world.

The most important thing for us to remember is this is a time of celebration! Because Jesus Christ is the Messiah, and he is that precious Lamb of God who was crucified, shed his blood, died, buried and resurrected on the third day, and took all of our sins, at the cross at Calvary! 

If it were not for the sacrifice of the Lamb of God, there would be no Passover or Resurrection Sunday!

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday or the Feast of Passover, let us always  remember these are holy days unto the Lord, and they are all about Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who died and shed his blood for the sins of the world!  

For additional information read this article!  https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/articles/yes-or-no-should-christians-celebrate-passover.aspx

God Bless you all! Pastor Quinn

2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 

This is a very powerful scripture indeed! Because the Apostle Paul tells us that once we are in Christ, we have become a new creature or new creation. Old things have passed away, and all things have become new!

This scripture is for every believer in Christ, whether you are young, old, new believer, mature believer, recommitted believer or a person who is desiring to be all they can be in Christ.

If you just accepted Christ, got baptized or recommitted your life to Christ. It is even more important!~

So, lets explain this powerful change in our lives, once we are born again through salvation in Christ, and baptized in Jesus name!

Jesus told a religious leader named Nicodemus, in the book of John, that he must be born again in order to see the Kingdom of God and to enter into the Kingdom of God!

Joh 3:3  Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 
Joh 3:4  Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 
Joh 3:5  Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 
Joh 3:6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

So, literally Jesus told him that he was born into this world via flesh, but in order to be born again, he must born of the spirit in order to enter into God’s kingdom.

This is what is referred to as being born again! This time, not of natural flesh, water and blood (via mama and daddy), but through (salvation in Christ) by the spirit, water and blood!

The only way this can be accomplished is via repentance, confession of sin, receiving Christ as LORD and Savior, then baptism! This is how we become new creatures in Christ! (Read Acts 2:38)

Paul then tells us, that if any man or woman be in Christ, (through salvation and being born again of the spirit) old things which are the old nature, thoughts, deeds, words and actions are passed away, and all things have become new!

Which means you are a new creature, washed clean through the water and blood of Christ, and you have the new birth in Christ spiritually!

So, if you have been born again in Christ! Just got baptized, or recommitted your life to Christ! The question is what do I do now?

Well, in order to grow, you must eat the right things spiritually!

When a new baby comes into this world, we don’t give them meat, we give them milk and we support them. So in order to grow you must:

1. Read and study the Word of God! Jesus said in Mat 4:4,  But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of God.
2. In other words, you need a healthy diet from the Word of God. Don’t just get the sweets and goodies of the word, which is the feel good stuff. But partake of everything that helps you grow strong in Christ! Which are the vegetables of the Word as well!
3. How do you do that? Get a daily devotional of your choice, or get a daily bread devotional where you can read a scripture and word of encouragement each day or read it online at https://www.odbm.org/devotionals  or do a personal bible study.
4. You can also read the Proverbs for wisdom, or read the Psalms for praise and worship related things.
5. To learn more about Christ, read the Gospels for the life of Christ, and all that Christ taught the disciples about the Kingdom of God. Especially the book of John.
6. You can also read the letters also called Epistles from the Apostles. Some good ones to start with are Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and James. There are many more, but these are a start.
7. There are some things to remember when reading and studying: 1. Remember to ask the Holy Spirit to give you clarity and understanding  2. Read often and 3. Read slowly.
8. Listen to the Word of God. The Bible says that in Rom 10:17,  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 
9. Listen to the Word of God from your Pastors and other leaders who are preaching and teaching good biblically inspired sermons and teachings.
10. Take good notes from what you read and hear! Just like a student in a college class would take notes. So should you! There is no way a person can remember every word from the sermon and Bible study all the time. So taking notes enables you to go back and read and get a confirmation to remember all you heard.
11. Ask Questions. Sometimes, no matter how much we hear, read or study, we need someone to show us or teach us so we can understand it!
12. This is confirmed in the book of Act 8:30, “So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” Act 8:31  “And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. 
13. You can also talk to your Pastor, a leader in the church, or someone you trust!
14. Last but not least, stay connected to Christ and the Body of Christ! Go to church, go to Bible study,  and participate in corporate prayer and church ministries!

These are some of the things that a new believer, a recommitted believer, or even a mature believer can do to grow strong in the LORD!

Remember putting on Christ or being in Christ, is like a seat belt in a car on a journey. On this Christian journey, there can be dangers, toils, and snares.

While you are on this spiritual journey, if you have a situation, accident, trial, or tribulation, you have the blessed assurance of Christ, who is your salvation seat belt of protection.

The Lord will protect you in the midst of anything you go through in this journey of life so you don’t crash out!

So, be encouraged in your spiritual growth and life in Christ, and always be all you can be in the LORD!

God bless, Pastor Quinn

Good day family and friends, blessings! Today’s devotional focus is on the eternal words of Christ that bring life!

Read John 6:60-69

Sometimes Christ would say hard things to his followers not to hurt them but to challenge them!

The Lord Jesus recognized that words touch our hearts and challenge us spiritually and personally.

When Jesus challenged the 70 disciples, with the words, “Eat my flesh and drink my blood, many followed him no more!” John 6:66

Always remember that revelational and truthful words may hurt us in the moment, but they will also change us and help us, if we receive them by faith!

God Bless, Pastor Quinn

Friday Word of Encouragement from ML Excellence Devotional and books entitled:

Using your gifts and talents for the glory of God!

Exo 31:1  Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 
Exo 31:2  “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 
Exo 31:3  And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 
Exo 31:4  to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, 
Exo 31:5  in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship. 
Exo 31:6  “And I, indeed I, have appointed with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have put wisdom in the hearts of all the gifted artisans, that they may make all that I have commanded you: 
Exo 31:7  the tabernacle of meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle.

What has God called you to do?

God is the one who graces us with gifts, talents and abilities!

As Moses was building the Tabernacle by the commandment of the LORD, God gave him individuals who could work the work with excellence!

These individuals were graced with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding and knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship!

As it was then, so it is now. God has graced each and every one of us with gifts, talents and abilities to bless your life and the Kingdom of God.

The Apostle Paul tells us in Eph 4:8, “Wherefore he saith, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”

James tells us in Jas 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

Jesus told a parable in Matthew 25 about the parable of the talents, where three servants, where given talents, and the owner told them to do something with them.

In those days it was a weighted sum of money. Today we call them talents, because it equates to what God has gifted and graced us with in abilities, gifts and talents!

One servant was given five, another two, and another one, according to their own ability. This is profound! God gave them what they could handle and nothing more!

This is important to note, because whatever you have, be content in the abilities you have, without looking at what others have, but understand God will give you the ability to multiply it and add to it!

So, whatever you have, you don’t have to look at others, just stay focused in what God has called us to do with what we have!

Likewise, whatever gifts, talents and abilities we have, use it for the glory of God! Whether you have five, two or one gift. It came from God, and when we use it for his glory, God blesses us to be a blessing and increases us with much more!

Lastly, when we are good stewards as unto the LORD, we are commended as two of the servants were, and we will hear:

“Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.”

God bless,

Pastor Quinn

Five Biblical ways to strengthen your walk and relationship with the Lord! Do these daily or as often as you can!

1. Pray the Word of God! Jer 1:9 and 1 Thess 5:17

2. Study the Word of God! 2 Tim 2:15 and 2 Tim 3:16-17

3. Thank the Lord daily! Psalm 107:1

4. Praise the Lord at all times! Psalm 34:1

5. Worship the Lord in spirit and truth! Psalm 96:9 and John 4:24

God bless!

Pastor Quinn

Good day all,

Prov 22:29 KJ2000 See you a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

The wise man Solomon tells us that a man or woman who is faithful and diligent in their work shall do great things.

They will be noticed, they will stand out from the crowd. They will ascend, and they will stand before great men!

On the contrary, those who are the opposite will fade into mediocrity and obscurity. They will be like sand blown into the wind, landing some where, but nowhere.

The Bible tells us that a faithful man shall abound with blessings. (Prov 28:20).

Endeavor to be faithful and diligent in your work according to scripture, which has the potential to propel and promote you to greatness!

The Lord Jesus is our great example, who said, “I must be about my fathers business.” (Luke 2:49)

God bless, Pastor Quinn