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Rick John Mar 14, 2026

Cultivate True Virtues

Dear Ones, What did the work of the Holy Spirit look like in the life of Jesus on earth? In scripture, we observe Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit throughout His journey.  John 8:29 NIV“The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” If our Lord himself followed the Spirit’s leading, shouldn’t we? Of course! We ought to desire to be led by the Holy Spirit. We want to display His fruit, just as Jesus did! Galatians 5:22-25 NIVBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,…

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Rick John Oct 5, 2021

October 5 EncourageOgram

Dear Friends,  NIV  Colossians 1:28-29“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”  These words summarize the Apostle’s goal for his life and ministry.   First, we must proclaim Jesus Christ!  We dare not substitute anyone else.  He alone is our Lord and Savior.  No one can do what the Wonderful Counselor will do in a life who trusts in Him.  The good news of the gospel is used by God as the…

Rick John Jul 26, 2021

July 26 EncourageOgram

July 26, 2021  Dear Fellow-Worshippers!  Today I am thinking about the shout > Hallelujah!  Surprisingly, this cry only appears in Revelation 19 in the NIV translation!  Surely the announcement of the reign of our Lord Jesus deserves a long and loud shout of praise!  After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his…