But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 ESV) Do you feel that you seek God above all else?  Do you consider Him to be your ‘first love’? The word ‘seek’ is an action word.  We are to actively pursue God, His will, and His plans for our lives more than anything else. When my husband, Bruce, and I were preparing to be wed, we were like…..

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The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare. (Psalm 25:14-15 NIV) Do you feel fearful about the future? In today’s world, media reporting is filled with stories of events that can give us grounds for fear and concern. Between natural disasters, accidental occurrences, human behaviors and inadequate living conditions, there are many things that grab our attention……

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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 NKJV) Several weeks ago, I wrote “Healing for ALL!”  I referenced, Acts 5:16 (NIV), which says, “Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and ALL of them were healed.” (Emphasis mine) While awaiting a healing touch from the Lord, we can be so focused on that need that we miss other things He has done, and is presently…..

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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners (Isaiah 63:1 NIV) What is breaking your heart, or keeping you from living in freedom today? Heavenly Father, May we all find freedom from anything in our lives that holds us captive. Please make us healthy…..

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My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.” (Job 42:5 NIV) During the challenging times in life, it can be easy to question the Lord.  “Why?”  “Where are You?”  “Do You really care?”  “How can You possibly be working all of THIS out for my good, like Your Word says you will?”  Regardless of how strong a person’s faith may be, these are all likely questions we ask God when we are facing seemingly endless,…..

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At “John 6 Ministries,” (formerly “Bread of Life Ministries”), we are preparing to distribute the Summer 2015 edition of our quarterly newsletter, within the next couple of months. We distribute four editions of the newsletter yearly; spring, summer, fall and winter, via e-mail to anyone requesting it, regardless of geographical location. There will be many interesting features, including; three regular articles that will address the topics of nurturing a love for God and His Word in children, Coping with Loss,…..

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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.  We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5-6 NIV) After the Apostles’ were filled with the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:16 (NIV) tells us, “Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem,…..

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