Posted by Gordon Vick on Saturday, August 28, 2010,
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
THE PROMISE
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:33,34 (Also, see James 4:13-15)
THE TEACHINGJesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Revelations 19:16
His kingdom has come, is already here, and is yet to come. Jesus warned, “Repent, for the k... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Saturday, August 28, 2010,
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? Luke 12:24
Recently, Gordon purchased a hummingbird feeder and hung it on a shepherd’s rod close to our front porch. It has been very entertaining and educational watching the birds as they feed.
The hummingbird is the smallest of birds. Their wings beat up to eighty times a second and because they can rotate their wings in a circle they... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Saturday, July 31, 2010,
HELP
THE PROMISE
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
THE TEACHING I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Who or what shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.
Romans 8:37
THE PLANGod is the source of our help in everything. He will never let us down... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Saturday, July 31, 2010,
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.
For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14
Recently, my sixty-seven year old cousin was killed in a car accident. He retired several years ago from a large pharmaceutical company but was working part-time as a driver for an eye specialist. He was on a run when he went through a stop sign and a semi hit him broadside.
Witnesses said, he stopped at the sign but then the vehic... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Friday, July 2, 2010,
STRESS
Paul and Timothy: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed (burdened) out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead. 2nd Corinthians 1:8,9
THE PROMISE Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver, in whom we trust that He will yet deliver us.
2nd Corinthians 1... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Friday, July 2, 2010,
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24
I am quoting this same passage of scripture as last month because I am reminded, again, how the Lord takes care of our families.
We had just gotten on 465, the interstate that circles the city of Indianapolis, when I received a call on my cell phone from our grandson.
He was stranded on the highway just about a mile from where we were, another few seconds and we would hav... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Tuesday, June 1, 2010,
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
DISCIPLESHIP
A disciple is someone who submits himself to the discipline (or teaching) of someone else.
A disciple of the Lord Jesus is someone who submits themselves to Him (Jesus) and is willing to follow His instructions.
One trait of a disciple according to Jesus is "love." John 13 : 34,35
THE PROMISE
A new commandment I give unto you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one anot... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Tuesday, June 1, 2010,
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24
The last of May we made our maiden voyage in our new travel trailer. It rained three of the four days that we camped. The positive side to that fact is we discovered our traveling home doesn't leak! Another positive....the falling rain brought back memories of my childhood and our house that had a tin roof; such a calming sound that puts a body right to sleep.
The L... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Sunday, May 2, 2010,
A Word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11
FORGIVENESS
There are three kinds of forgiveness that are necessary.
1. Forgiveness from God, needed for salvation, which is everlasting life.
2. Our forgiveness of others who have wronged us, so we can be free from the control of the enemy, who wants us to be controlled by bitterness.
3. Forgiveness of ourselves, for the past, let it go and rejoice in Jesus.
Jesus paid the full price for all our sins at Calvary. Pr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Saturday, May 1, 2010,
Proverbs 31:10-31
This passage is often used, for a Mother's Day message. The twenty-two verses were written in the form of an acrostic in the original Hebrew language-,each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in its proper order. These verses are a tribute to the virtuous women, praising her deeds and character.
I am using the acrostic, WOMEN, to list five characteristics of the virtuous woman I feel all ladies could use as a pattern for their lives.
W- WISDOM. Proverbs 31... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Friday, April 2, 2010,
He that goeth forth and weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:6
March 20th, the first day of Spring, Gordon and I celebrated our fifty-first wedding anniversary. This season (Spring) is special to me for that reason and I am always in awe of the new life popping up everywhere in the form of flowers, budding trees and green grass. A glorious sight after record breaking snowfalls for the Midwest in February.
We were ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Friday, April 2, 2010,
A Word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
TROUBLE
Trouble: That which causes concern or distress.
The Cause
1. It can be our mouth. Proverbs 21:23
2. Sometimes it's trials we go through. 2nd Corinthians 7:5
3. Sometimes it's persecution. 2nd Thessalonians 1:7
Job says, "Man that is born of a women is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1
The Promise
There is trouble for the wicked (Isaiah 57:20) and the righteous (2nd Corinthians 4:8; 7:5; Proverbs ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
A WORD fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
APPOINTMENT
THE PROMISE
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
Hebrews 9:27
In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Genesis 3:19
THE TEACHING
Death is inevitable; it is an appointment that we all will keep. Between birth and death we have opportunity to prepare fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment
Hebrews 9:2
In the KJV, "and he died," in some form is written seventy-six times. Last month a former, well known, military leader died. His passing was well publicized and his accomplishments in this life were many. His eulogy reminded me of the obituary of an acquaintance who died several years ago. His obituary covered almost a full page in the newspaper. He, too, accomplished much in his life time, some of which we... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Friday, January 29, 2010,
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11
This past week our niece lost a baby prematurely. The realization we will not have the privilege of knowing that baby girl is painful but we are comforted in the knowledge that she is in the Father's house .
As the minister blessed us with a message at the grave side service on a bitter, cold winter day and we saw the tiny casket lowered into... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Friday, January 29, 2010,
A WORD fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
THE TONGUE: The PROMISE
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21
THE TEACHING
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all ma...
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Posted by Gordon Vick on Thursday, December 31, 2009,
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11
FOCUS: The Promise
But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost (Spirit) is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8
THE TEACHING: Jesus said...
1. Ye shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost has come upon you.
2. Ye shall be witnesses unto me, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Many c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Thursday, December 31, 2009,
A land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
Deuteronomy 11:12
As I reflect back on the past year, I praise the Lord He cares for us and His eyes are upon this land!
May you have a blessed and prosperous New Year. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dorothy Vick on Monday, December 21, 2009,
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Christmas is such a special time of the year. I love all the festivities with the gifts, lights and tinsel, and I especially enjoy all the food! But, foremost, I am thankful it is our Savior's birthday. Praise the Lord he came as a babe, grew into a man, and gave His life to pay a debt he didn't owe to redeem mankind from a debt they couldn't pay. That is the ulti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gordon Vick on Monday, December 21, 2009,
THE WORD FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009
A WORD fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11
THE GIFT OF GOD-
THE PROMISE
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
THE TEACHING
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation (sacrifice) for our sins.
I John... Continue reading ...
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About Us
| Gordon and Dorothy Vick |
| Indianapolis, In |
We have been in the ministry since 1977. Our calling to the ministry has included pastoring, evangelism and disciple work, as well as missions. We have been married over 50 years and have three children who have blessed us with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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