DEVOTIONALS

REMINISCING AND REMEMBERING THE GOOD OLD DAYS?  

by Gerald Cumby 

 

REACH FOR THE FINISH LINE AND DON'T LOOK BACK!

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG, AMAZING GRACE

by Gerald Cumby 

 

EVERY EXIT IS AN ENTRY TO SOMEWHERE ELSE

by Gerald Cumby 

 

NEVER SAY NEVER!?

by Gerald Cumby 

 

LOOK IT UP!

A Devotion and Family History Lesson

by Gerald Cumby 

 

HEART MEDICATION FROM GOD'S WORD

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE "IFS" IN THE BOOK OF MATTHEW

by Gerald Cumby 

 

BE PREPARED

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE POWER BEHIND THE "BE" ATTITUDES

by Gerald Cumby 

 

HOLD HUMAN LIFE SACRED

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THAT'S WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE

by Gerald Cumby 

 

BRIDGE BUILDING...A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE HOUR OF ASSESSMENT

by Gerald Cumby 

 

GOD'S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES

by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE HANDOFF

by Gerald Cumby 

 

RESURRECTION

by Gerald Cumby 

 

"NO" IS AN IMPORTANT WORD IN OUR BIBLICAL VOCABULARY"

by Gerald Cumby 

 

"THE GREAT REUNION IN HEAVEN..."

by Gerald Cumby 

 

"GOD HAS NOT ANSWERED MY PRAYERS...WHY?"

by Gerald Cumby 

 

A PROPHECY COMING TRUE

by Gerald Cumby 

 

REFRESHING TIME WITH THE LORD

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

PAST, PRESENT AND THE PROSPECTIVE (FUTURE)

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

THE BLESSING OF GOD

Blessings...Blessings...Blessings to those who heed the Word of the Lord. 

 

CHRISTIAN PROGRESS AND OUR GOAL IN LIFE IS HAVING A PARTNERSHIP WITH JESUS!

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

CHRISTIAN JOY IS A CHOICE, NOT AN INHERITED TRAIT!

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

DISUNITY WITHIN THE BRIDE OF CHRIST BREAKS THE HEART OF GOD THE FATHER!

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

REMEMBERING FATHERS ON FATHER'S DAY

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING!

Presented by Gerald Cumby 

 

BREAKABLE...BUT, REPAIRABLE!

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases

by Gerald Cumby 

 

M&MS FOR LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX

An exercise in using the short reminders (bullets) to help you enjoy the M&Ms

By Gerald Cumby 

 

DOES THE END ALWAYS JUSTIFY THE MEANS?

Scripture not only justifies, but it testifies to God's gift of eternal life!'  

by Gerald Cumby 

 

INSTANTANEOUS AND PROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION

It is our belief that we are sanctified "instantly" when we accept Christ as Savior.

By Gerald Cumby 

 

ENLIGHTENED BY THE PAST; ENCOURAGED ABOUT THE PRESENT, ECSTATIC REGARDING THE FUTURE

"The Past Is Behind, Learn From It. The Future Is Ahead, Prepare For It. The Present Is Here, Live It" - Thomas S. Monson

By Gerald Cumby 

 

PARALLEL CONCEPTS BETWEEN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION & THE BIBLE

Opposing sides and differing opinions by American citizens as to the connection

By Gerald Cumby 

 

FAKE NEWS

Fake Fans, Fake Noise, Fake Nails, Fake Hair, and Fake News!

By Gerald Cumby 

 

YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM DRINK

By Gerald E. Cumby 

 

ALBERT EINSTEIN'S WORLD OF UNKNOWNS

I truly believe Albert Einstein could have come to know Christ if his intellect and reasoning would let him go beyond the veil to understand the aspect of faith. 

 

FORGET "THE OLD BALL GAMES!"

By Gerald E. Cumby 

 

USE EXPERIENCES TO GROW IN THE LORD!

Has anyone had an experience this week that you would like to tell us? 

 

THE FALLACIES OF APPEASEMENT

"Appeasement is just feeding the crocodile in hopes that it will eat you last. You have to stand up." Winston Churchill 

 

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

Do we really THINK about how magnificent, scientifically exact, and proficiently perfect HE is? 

 

GIANTS IN THE LAND... NEPHILIM

Regarding "the sons of God" and giants from Genesis 6 

 

PARADISE - CAN IT BE LOST AND CAN IT BE GAINED?

The word "paradise" stirs our highest hopes. 

 

THE THIRD HEAVEN OF WHICH PAUL SPEAKS IN SECOND CORINTHIANS

Remember: Scripture first... Experience, feelings, and speculation a distant 2nd. 

 

DEFINITION OF THE SOUL

The soul consists of the mind (which includes the conscience), the will and the emotions. 

 

SING FOR JOY

God loves music! The Bible mentions music and singing hundreds of times. 

 

LUKEWARMNESS

What is a "Lukewarm" Heart for Christ? 

 

WORLDVIEW

By Sherry Cumby

The worldview for the skeptic or unbeliever is based on a foundation of the unbeliever's own wisdom and self-sufficient intellectual powers. 

 

CHAOTIC TIMES... A TIME FOR TRUTH

Is it the end of time... or is it just the beginning of the end? 

 

MESSIANIC PROPHECIES... MESSIAH FORETOLD

There is no finer teacher on prophecy than Jesus Himself 

 

HOLY BEFORE THE LORD!

Josiah... King of Judah

A King who Listened to the Words of God and Obeyed! (2 Chronicles 34:1-33) 

 

THE BIBLE

The Bible is an extraordinary book. 

 

THE GOG AND MAGOG WARS

The main truth to be gleaned from the prophecies is that just as God's people were delivered in ancient times, as predicted by Ezekiel, so will they be delivered again... fully and finally, as set forth by the imagery of John's vision on the island of Patmos. 

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS PERSONALITY... HE IS NOT JUST AN ABSTRACT FORCE OR POWER

Only a rational, emotional, and active person could do all that the Scriptures teach the Holy Spirit accomplishes. 

 

WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION: LIFE LESSONS FROM KING ASA

So often we begin our Christian journey with such enthusiasm, such zeal to see others saved, and such a dynamic force for giving our whole hearts to God.

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RED LETTER LIVING COMMENTS

Five (5) Great Truths/Promises Spoken by Jesus 

 

IDENTIFYING THE BAD GUYS

Who Are Those Guys? How to Identify False Teachers 

 

TAKING CARE OF THE ELDERLY - WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL?

Well, this is where "America is not so great!" 

 

IMPOSSIBLE BECOMING POSSIBLE

Let's talk a little bit about the impossible becoming possible. 

 

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES

Promises fulfilled... Promises kept... Promises assured! 

 

THE 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY

The Spiritually Mature Christian is an Anointed Christian 

 

THE BIBLE AND HOW IT WAS PUT TOGETHER

How did the sixty-six books (Old and New Testament) come to be called "The Bible" 

 

THE CHRISTIAN'S DNA

This is why you are holy, righteous and clean! 

 

HOW I SEE IT!

Jesus is not calling his followers to hate their families... 

 

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

By Sherry Cumby

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace... 

 

NO PAIN, NO GAIN!

Disciples of Jesus, we need to learn to use the pain that is upon us and the pain that will come for the glory of God! 

 

ISAAC - SON OF ABRAHAM

Profile of Isaac, Son of Abraham and Father of Esau and Jacob 

 

THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER

By Sherry Cumby

The calling of God upon individuals gave them the responsibility to read and study the Word of God that had been miraculously provided for them in their own language. 

 

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARMINIANISM AND CALVINISM

By Sherry Cumby

The Holy Spirit only extends an inward call to the elect and they are always brought to salvation. 

 

THE CURRENT STATE OF EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANITY

By Sherry Cumby

Evangelicals continue to hold high the banner of God's love for mankind by lifting Jesus Christ up for all the world to see. 

 

THE PERSONALITY OF GOD, THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT

Since we all have personality, the next question we might ask, "Does God have a personality?" 

 

GOD IS IN CONTROL, MR. C.

From dodging rattle snakes in West Texas to dodging drunk drivers on the Interstate, I have seen God's hand at work 

 

GETTING READY FOR JESUS!

The Proclamation Promotes Anticipation 

 

JESUS TALKS TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

There was a great deal of subtle information packed into a seemingly ordinary statement. 

 

JESUS RISES FROM THE DEAD!

Is this a joke? Is it real? Was it/Is it a total con game? 

 

LISTEN AND LEARN!

Lasso the Listening Trait When You Teach God's Word 

 

WINNERS AND LOSERS IN THE GAME OF LIFE!

"You don't win the silver, you lose the gold." Nike ad 

 

GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE

Should I Ask God for Help or Should I Do It On my Own? 

 

20 TRAITS SEEN IN A PERSON WITH A "JEZEBEL SPIRIT"

Jezebel is a spirit, but it finds access through uncrucified flesh and sin in the camp (church/home).

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ATTITUDES AND GRATITUDES

Maybe the following poems will help provide a look into the heart of a person. 

 

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

By Sherry Cumby

Bright Lights and Hungry Hearts for Truth Brings Joy and Harmony in the Camp 

 

CONTRAST LITERAL WITH ALLEGORICAL, SPIRITUALIZATION, AND GENRE HERMENEUTICS

I know that the subject matter caught your attention! 

 

WORKING TOGETHER FOR GOOD

"Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others" (Philippians 2:4). 

 

THE MARVELOUS WORKS OF GOD

What a wonderful and great God we know and appreciate. 

 

RUNNING THE RACE TO ACHIEVE ULTIMATE VICTORY

Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? 

 

RESTING ON "THE REST OF THE STORY" TO TAKE US HOME

Do any of you remember going to the movies and watching a serial? 

 

THE ABC'S FOR LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST

Action, Belief, and Confession takes us into heavenly realms. 

 

MEMORIAL DAY FOR THE CHRISTIAN

For Sure... Without a Doubt... Certainties for the Christian Believer 

 

THE FINER APPROACH TO BIBLE STUDY

By Sherry Cumby

The synthetic Bible study method includes the view of placing various parts of the Bible that relate to one another in order to constitute the whole. 

 

THE KINGDOM OF GOD

By Sherry Cumby

Based on the Full text: Matthew 5:1-14 

 

GIVING GOD'S WAY

Matthew 6:2-4, "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. (NIV) 

 

PETER THE APOSTLE

Peter was one of the three main apostles. 

 

WHAT IS MEANT BY THE "SABBATH REST"?

When God tells us to enter into the "Sabbath Rest'. 

 

QUALITIES FOUND IN A TRUE SERVANT OF GOD

True and dedicated servants of God are in the minority today. 

 

WHAT WAS THE CASTING OF LOTS?

The practice of casting lots is mentioned 77 times in the Bible. 

 

THE BLOOD - A DEEPER MEANING

"Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!" 

 

STRATEGIES FOR PROACTIVE LIVING

Commit Yourself to Proactive Living. 

 

THE BASIC INTERPRETIVE APPROACHES TO REVELATION

Readers, hearers, and those who heed the Words of the Book of Revelation are promised a blessing. 

 

IMPROVE YOUR SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE

Ten changes to a different YOU. 

 

THE VALIDITY OF THE BIBLE

The Word Of God 

 

BAPTISM... A SYMBOL OF CHANGE

What Significance was it then... and today? 

 

TELLING OUR STORY OF SALVATION

Write out your conversion experience... it will help you to remember the details! 

 

3RD COMMANDMENT

Dishonoring the Name that is Above Every Name! 

 

SALVATION SCRIPTURES

How To Be Saved And Receive Eternal Life. 

 

THE TONGUE

The Tongue Can Be One of the Greatest Tools for Blessing that God Ever Gave to Man. 

 

SEEING JESUS

A Day of Joyful Amazement...Praise to the King of Kings! 

 

WHY STUDY THE FEASTS OF GOD?

By Sherry Cumby

Some of the major scriptural reasons why the Feasts should be studied. 

 

THE WOMEN IN GOD'S PLAN FOR SPREADING THE GOSPEL

What does Paul Say About Women...and Why Did He Say It? 

 

WIND AND FIRE ON PENTECOST

When the fire fell down on the disciples at Pentecost...it wasn't judgment, nor an example of what the eternal fire will be for those that don't give their hearts to God. 

 

THE FAITH PRINCIPLE IN ACTION

Stephen...a deacon that was full of faith, the Holy Spirit, grace and power (Acts 6:5, 8) 

 

THE REST OF THE STORY

Where Paul drives home the greatest story that was ever told! 

 

TEARS OF LIFE

The Ministry of Tears. 

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EARLY CHURCH

Acts 2:42-47 Real Christianity is a Lovely Thing 

 

SALT AND LIGHT

Are you wanting to be salt and light in an unflavorable (spelling is right) and dark world?. 

 

JEHOSHAPHAT TRUSTS GOD

Have you ever had a problem or been in trouble that you did not know how to solve or get out of? 

 

THE GOOD SAMARITAN

What is the greatest attribute a Christian can possess? 

 

WHAT IS LIFE ALL ABOUT?

I don't know about you; but, I know I can't live this life without knowing something about where I am going after I give up this earthly body! 

 

ISAIAH'S CALL

God's Holiness is Beyond Description! 

 

THE PRE-DETERMINED PLAN OF GOD

The Bible explains the pre-determined plan of God for mankind. 

 

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN PREACHING

Acts 2:14-42...the account of the first Christian Sermon ever preached. 

 

HOW DO YOU PRAY IN THE SPIRIT?

Praying in the Spirit is a wonderful experience that comes from having a relationship with God's Holy Spirit. 

 

PRAY FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST

By Sherry Cumby

We choose life and deliverance in the name of Jesus Christ. 

 

SEVEN THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY!

As most of you know, the number seven is the symbol of completeness in God's vocabulary. 

 

THE LOVE CHAPTER

The ministry of the Spirit is a most important ministry. 

 

THE BREATH OF GOD

The Signs/Symbols of the Holy Spirit 

 

LISTENING TO GOD FOR SAFETY SAKE

Joseph Takes His Family to Safety in Egypt 

 

JONAH AND THE WHALE...A TALE TO TELL!

Is it hard for you to follow God's directions? 

 

A CHALLENGE TO ARMS AND A CHALLENGE TO LOVE

Exhortations and Salutations...1 Corinthians 16:13-21 

 

GRACE GREATER THAN ALL OUR SIN!

There will be a Day of Permanent Pardon 

 

THE RECLAIMING...THE RAPTURE...THE RETURN!

Our Jesus Will Make Sure His Promises Come True! 

 

HOPE

Hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless! 

 

HOW DO YOU HEAL A WOUND?

If you are wounded, how do you get it to heal? 

 

CHRIST IS LORD

Now, We Have the Privilege of Making Him Lord of Our Lives! 

 

FOCUS: ABRAHAMIC COVENANT

God's activities demonstrate His nature and purpose, and provide guidance to His people. 

 

FAITH

According to the Word of God, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1) 

 

MINISTRY OF ANGELS

At the end of our lives there will be angels, whether at death or at the coming of Christ. 

 

"BEARING FRUIT" THROUGH A CALL TO PRAYER

WOMEN'S MEETING/SEMINAR

By Sherry Cumby

Brimming baskets: A Call to Prayer for Christian Women 

 

NAMES OF GOD...IMPORTANCE TO THE CHRISTIAN!

There are several names of God in the Old Testament (Hebrew). 

 

GOD, THE HEALER...HEALS NAAMAN'S LEPROSY

What is your testimony as to what the Lord has done? Are you willing to share it with total strangers? 

 

THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST

By Sherry Cumby

Because we have been drawn to Jesus by His Holy Spirit, our lives have been changed forever because we were Born Again. 

 

ALLOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT TO USE US

Because we have been drawn to Jesus by His Holy Spirit, our lives have been changed forever because we were Born Again. 

 

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT #1

The ministry of the Spirit is a most important ministry.All services, all sermons and all songs are valueless unless He (the Spirit of God) is in them.

 

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT #2

The ministry of the Spirit is a most important ministry. 

 

JESUS, THE FAMILY'S SAVIOR!

If Jesus is truly Lord in your family, it will influence everything from the way you decorate your house to the way you spend your summer vacation. 

 

DEBORAH AND BARAK...A TEAM TO LEAD GOD'S PEOPLE TO VICTORY!

We will be using two (2) people in the Word of God to show us what revelations and requirements God desires of us to know to help us fulfill our life's destiny. 

 

AN ANGEL APPEARS TO JOSEPH

What is your plan for life? What do you feel God's plan is for your life? 

 

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG, AMAZING GRACE

Amazing Grace, Written by John Newton 

 

GOD'S MORAL LAW

God's Moral Law was from the beginning, not just with the input of the Ten Commandments. 

 

SEXUAL PURITY

Sexual Purity: Subject Matter Is Off-Base to Me 

 

ATTITUDE OF THE CHURCH TOWARD HOMOSEXUALS

What should be the attitude of the church toward homosexuals and homosexuality? 

 

CROWNS FOR THE BELIEVER

The Ultimate Victory...The Cherished Crowns! 

 

JEWISH MARRIAGE

A Picture of Jesus and the Church 

 

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

An explanation of what it means to be "Born Again". 

 

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE

Church discipline is a very difficult area of doctrine and one that is hard to practice. 

 

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE NEW AGE VIEW OF REALITY & THE CHRISTIAN VIEW

The New Age View of Reality compared to The Christian View. 

 

UNITED HEARTS: REMEMBER AND BELIEVE!

By Sherry Cumby

Rainbows & Butterflies; Branches and Promises. 

 

A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS

The first commandment with promise is to honor father and mother. 

 

PRAISE - A SPIRITUAL AND SCRIPTURAL WAY TO HONOR GOD

Phrases and Praises Worth Repeating 

 

HOW CAN WE KNOW WE HAVE BEEN SAVED?

Some real personal questions. 

 

CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY

Every Christian should be ready to acknowledge and faithfully give an account of their salvation experience. 

 

WHAT IS TRUE "BIBLICAL HUMILITY?"

"Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; showing submissive respect for those in authority...especially God, His Son, or the Holy Spirit." 

 

7 POWERFUL BIBLE NAMES OF GOD

God has many names mentioned in the Bible. Each one has a particular meaning. What are some of the most powerful names of God and their associated meaning? 

 

7 WAYS GOD USES TROUBLES

Psalm 46, "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!" (1-3) 

 

FAITH...DOUBT...UNBELIEF!

Many people believe doubt is the opposite of faith. That is not true! The opposite of faith is unbelief. 

 

WHAT IS BIBLICAL DISCERNMENT?

Where do you have the most difficulty in making wise choices in life? How hard is it to discern what is right and wrong? 

 

WHY DO WE NEED HERMENEUTICS?

Incidentally, Hermeneutics is a fancy word for "interpretation of Scripture." 

 

IF FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

What is success? 

 

FATHER, MAY I?

There it is...Scripture answering every question we could ever ask.

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