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In the End, God Wins!

One Day the Evil One Will Be No More

Much has been said, and more will be said, regarding the horrific evil act that happened last Tuesday in Utah. 

This morning, on my His Word podcast, I shared some of my personal perspective. I mentioned in that podcast the teaching I did this past Sunday, at our Westbrook Fellowship.  In that teaching, I shared some insight, from the Scriptures, concerning what happened, and why, along with what we, as Christians, can do.

There are links below to both of those; the podcast is about 41/2 minutes, and the Sunday teaching around 34 minutes. Feel free to share those links with someone that you think might benefit from them. 

I take great comfort and get great encouragement from what the Scriptures teach. God’s Word declares there is a day coming when God will send His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ back to gather together all those who are born again. (Those who have confessed or acknowledged that Jesus is lord and believe in the heart that God raised him from the dead.) God’s Word says we will meet Jesus Christ in the clouds and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 

Scriptures also say that after a period of time Jesus Christ will return to the Earth with his saints. Concerning that time, Jesus Christ spoke openly in the Gospels that the Father has authorized all judgment to be done by His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. 

In the end, God wins!

And according to the Bible, when all is said and done,  “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.(Revelation 21:4)

In the end, God wins!

Until God sends His Son back, there will be evil in this world. But in the end, according to the Scriptures, both the evil one, God’s arch enemy, the devil, as well as death itself will be destroyed. 

In the end, God wins! 

What a great message we have to share with people, that if they acknowledge and accept that Jesus Christ is lord of all people and that God raised him from the dead, the Bible says,  “Thou shalt be saved.” They will meet Jesus Christ in the clouds and so shall they ever be with the Lord. And Scripture is clear that for those who are born again, they will not go through the judgment. 

In the end, God wins! 

And because of the completed work of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, we win! 

Until then, Speak God’s Word!

→ His Word Podcast – 199  – Charlie

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1901959/episodes/17854821 

→ Westbrook Fellowship, Sunday, ,9/14/2025 – Speak God’s Word

https://confidenceandjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9-14-2025-Speak-Gods-Word.mp3

 

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Independence Day 2025!

By God’s grace we celebrate 249 years

This July 4th, we celebrate 249 years of independence.  A government was instituted “in order to form a more perfect union,”  and we’re still working at it.  But despite our human frailty and mistakes,  God has indeed poured out His Grace on this nation.

In recent years there have been those who endeavor to criticize and degrade many of those who literally gave up everything trying to ensure life, liberty and justice for all.  Regardless of what people may say, our beloved country was founded by many who had great respect and reverence for Almighty God.

One of George Washington’s many prayers is printed below. Also, a few quotes that are indeed inspiring. God in His Word directs us to pray for those in authority.  I encourage you to continue to pray for our country.  May God be kind and gracious to help our country through these difficult days.  And most importantly, may those who hunger and thirst for the Truth, hear the good news of the Gospel of God concerning His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. For, no matter what country one lives in, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8

One of many prayers by George Washington:
“O eternal and everlasting God, I presume to present myself this morning before thy Divine majesty, beseeching thee to accept of my humble and hearty thanks, that it hath pleased thy great goodness to keep and preserve me the night past from all the dangers poor mortals are subject to, and hast given me sweet and pleasant sleep, whereby I find my body refreshed and comforted for performing the duties of this day, in which I beseech thee to defend me from all perils of body & soul. Direct my thoughts, words and work, wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb, and purge my heart by thy holy spirit, from the dross of my natural corruption, that I may with more freedom of mind and liberty of will serve thee, the ever living God, in righteousness and holiness this day, and all the days of my life. Increase my faith in the sweet promises of the gospel; give me repentance from dead works; pardon my wanderings & direct my thoughts unto thyself, the God of my salvation; teach me how to live in thy fear, labour in thy service, and ever to run in the ways of thy commandments, make me always watchful over my heart, that neither the terrors of the conscience, the loathing of holy duties, the love of sin, nor an unwillingness to depart this life, may cast me into a spiritual slumber, but daily frame me more & more into the likeness of thy son Jesus Christ, that living in thy fear, and dying in thy favour, I may in thy appointed time attain the resurrection of the just unto eternal life. Bless my family, friends & kindred, unite us all in praising & glorifying thee in all our. works begun, continued, and ended when we shall come to make our last account before thee blessed saviour, who hath taught us thus to pray, Our Father…”
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“God Who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever.”.
Thomas Jefferson
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“Suppose a nation in some distant Region should take the Bible for their only law Book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness, and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God … What a Eutopia, what a Paradise would this region be. ”
John Adams

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“The Bible … is a book worth more than all the other books that were ever printed.”
Patrick Henry
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“By conveying the Bible to people thus circumstanced, we certainly do them a most interesting kindness.  We thereby enable them to learn that man was originally created and placed in a state of happiness, but, becoming disobedient, was subjected to the degradation and evils which he and his posterity have since experienced.

The Bible will also inform them that our gracious Creator has provided for us a Redeemer, in whom all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; that this Redeemer has made atonement ‘for the sins of the whole world,’ and thereby reconciling the Divine justice with the Divine mercy has opened a way for our redemption and salvation; and that these inestimable benefits are of the free gift and grace of God, not of our deserving, nor in our power to deserve.
John Jay. one of the framers of the Constitution, author of five of The Federalist Papers, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.”

May the Gospel of God concerning His Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ, spread across the USA,
and around the whole world!, and, may God bless the USA

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FATHER’S DAY 2025

Happy Father's Day, Dads!

Happy Father’s Day, Dads!  Isn’t it awesome, and honestly quite stunning, that the Creator of the heavens and the earth, because of Jesus Christ, is our Father; our heavenly Father.  In that regard, every day, to and for Him, is Father’s Day.

My two children are grown and have children of their own.  As a dad, I will cherish many fond memories as they were growing up.

Below is a short video by Andy Andrews.  He shares one of his special moments with one of his boys. And in doing so, communicates a great lesson for dads.

Happy Father’s Day, Dads, and God bless you!

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MEMPRIAL DAY 2025

They Paid The Ultimate Price

Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day. Once again, I am reposting 3 very moving videos.

Sometimes people get confused. Veterans Day, which is in November, is when we remember every military person who served our country, at any time, in any capacity.  Memorial Day, however, formerly known as, “Decoration Day,” commemorates the men and women who died while in military service to the United States of America.

It began as a way to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers following the devastating and bloody American Civil War.  After World War I it was extended,  to honor all American military who died in all wars; we remember those who gave their life in service to our country.

Congress actually established an exact minute of remembrance. The National Moment of Remembrance Act, adopted in December of 2000, encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m. local time to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country.

Thank God for the freedoms and liberty we still have in this country, because over the years so many gave their lives.  But it is still up to each generation to protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy.  Pray for our country, for those in government positions, to make godly decisions that which will insure our liberties and freedoms to continue.

If you don’t live here in the United States, take some time to pause and pray for God’s help and blessings on your country.

And, regardless of where we live, how very, very thankful we are for the greatest ultimate sacrifice ever;  our Lord Jesus Christ gave his life so we could have eternal life – the ultimate freedom – freedom from death itself!

Below are 3 very moving videos that help put this remembrance into perspective.

 THANK YOU!

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Happy Mother’s Day!

This year I am re-posting something I wrote a number of years ago about “mother’s.” If you’re a mom, I hope it blesses you to read this.  Feel free to share it with other moms!

                                                                     MOMS

Some governments use the word “ministry” to describe various functions, like ministry of finance, or ministry of education. The word “ministry” means service. Therefore, the minister of education would be one who serves the country with regards to education.

I believe being a mom is a ministry, a very, very unique service.

No woman can ever study hard enough or prepare long enough to be

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Jesus Christ Is Alive (Repost)

What Did Peter See?

On April 20th, Christians around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Jesus Christ is alive!  God raised him from the dead!

The video below is from Casting Crowns singing, Glorious Day. Below the video is an article I posted in 2018.  When Peter looked into the tomb he saw two very significant items.

What Did Peter See?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is without question the greatest event in the history of mankind thus far. A detail, often overlooked in John’s Gospel account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, sets there like a sparkling gem if you understand the burial customs in the time of Jesus.

Over the centuries, and even today, different cultures have practiced various burial customs. There were a number of Jewish burial customs in the first century. One of those was to wrap or wind the body “in fine linen, putting spices in the folds.” The napkin was “a handkerchief which was employed

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A DAY IN THE WORD – 2025

Teachings and photos from January 4, 2025

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, we had “A Day in the Word” here at Westbrook Village in Peoria Arizona.

Our theme was, Moving Forward. Rev. Steve Armstrong from Spokane Washington joined me for the teachings of God’s Word. The links below are the teachings.

A New Day – Mike Verdicchio

Second Chances – Steve Armstrong

The Christian Life – Steve Armstrong

Faithful – Mike Verdicchio

     

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025!

There Is Something That Will Not Change In 2025

A New Year has begun!

And whether you have plans or resolutions for a better year, whether you anticipate changes in your life, there’s one thing that will not change in 2025:  Our God will not change. The Scriptures say, “I am the Lord I change not.” Every new day in this New Year, God and His Word will not change.

What that means for you and me is that every day God’s promises are still true, and God is still faithful to bring His promises to pass.  And every day, all the rights, privileges and abilities God has graciously given to those who are born again are still true and valid.

In this New Year, it would be a great benefit to us to continue to consistently remind ourselves and thank God for His promises, and consistently remind ourselves and thank God for what He has freely given each and every believer in the New Birth.

May you enjoy the blessings from God greater this year than any previous year!

Ephesians 3:20 and 21:
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

 

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024

Two Very Special Links For You In This Post!

As many have said in the past, and continue to say during this time of year, “Christ is the reason for the season.” There are two very special links for you in this post regarding the birth of Jesus Christ.

His Word podcasts are all under 5 minutes, BUT, I have combined four past podcasts into one, and six others into another one. (In these compilations I have taken out the openings and closings appropriately.) Clicking on either of the two blue links below will take you to a different page.

LINK 1: This includes, “Those Shepherds,” “Swaddling Clothes,” “Mary Had A Baby Boy,” (the most downloaded His Word podcast), and, “The Song O Holy Night.”(The history of this song is absolutely amazing!)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1901959/episodes/16215721

LINK 2: This includes all six podcasts regarding “The Magi.” Who were they? What did they see in the sky? Why did they go to Jerusalem? When did they see the savior of the world?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1901959/episodes/16215989 

Share these links with someone! You might be very familiar with this material, but find it helpful in sending these links to someone who might not be as familiar as you are. For ease in sending the links to someone via email or text, just copy/paste the https: links above. 

Enjoy this holiday season, manifesting God’s love to all, and praying for open doors to share God’s wonderful Word!

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THANKSGIVING 2024

Thankful Every Day!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We have so much to be thankful for!  At the top of my list, and  probably yours too, is great gratitude for eternal life.  What greater blessing could there be than having everlasting life?  God promised us eternal life and when Jesus Christ returns we will begin enjoying what He freely gave each and every born again believer.

This past Sunday we considered some of the Scriptures regarding our promised eternal life.  The teaching is entitled, Forever! There’s a link below to that teaching – the link takes you to another page with an audio player.

Thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!  Victory over death – eternal life, everlasting life – we are going to live forever!!  I Corinthians 15:57

Forever!

Below are some links from previous posts.

Some forgotten history of the pilgrims 

A Psalm for Thanksgiving 

What Washington and Lincoln said

Lots of history related to the pilgrims and Thanksgiving

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Check out His Word podcasts, all under 5 minutes!  You can access all of them right here. And, you’ll find links to share individual ones you think might bless someone.  There’s also a list of platforms you can use to subscribe, and it’s free.