Month: February 2026

Bible Verse of The Day – 2-28-26

2 Samuel 23:2 (NKJV) 2 “The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

God uses our tongue.

What happened to talking with people on the phone?

Does it take up too much time?

What have we become when we can’t make a phone call because we may actually have to have a conversation for more than 2 minutes?

Make the call.

Think of how much that means to someone that does not know how to type or use a smartphone; someone that is alone. Someone that needs encouragement. Someone who is ready to throw in the towel.

Words are powerful, and sometimes someone needs to hear our voice speak the very words that God puts on our tongue in that moment.

Your voice, not your text messages on your phone, not words on the screen. The sound of your voice sowing God’s seed is powerful!

Don’t lose that touch. Communication is very important. Reach out today. Let God use your tongue.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-27-26

Romans 8:35 (LSB) 35 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will affliction, turmoil, or persecution, famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

If there is one truth that the word of God establishes far and above all others, it is the faithfulness of God.

God is steadfast and faithful when we are not.

He is an ever-present helper in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:1-2 (LSB) 1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

He is our shade in the desert, and our light in the dark of night.

He is the lifter of our heads. And the healer of our diseases.

He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider.

He will never leave or forsake us.

So, in response to the question above, who can separate us from His love?

No one.

Accept, of course, ourselves.

We choose whether we will embrace and accept His love. We choose whether we run to, or away from Him.

But even if we choose to run away, it does not negate His incredible faithfulness and His love.

So let us not be concerned with whether God will be faithful or not. But let us fix our eyes squarely on Him and love Him with our whole heart, running the race as if to win the prize.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-26-26

Isaiah 40:29 (NKJV) 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.

Never give up.

Life is challenging and we all have gone, or will go, through something that may try to cause us to give up.

Don’t.

We can’t give in to things that try to take us out. It’s at that moment when we feel like this that we need to reach out and ask God to help us through it.

I remember one day when I was laying on my back on the floor in our living room. I was terribly scared of what was happening in my life. And I was tired of the fight.

I had been trying so hard to do everything possible to change the situation, and I could not see anything changing.

It is the worst place to be, ever.

As I laid there, I saw Jesus kneeling beside me with a smile on His face. He reached over and touched me and said, “it will be alright.”

I cried some more and then pulled myself up off the floor. I could not forget His smile and the look of peace on His face; it carried me through the last leg of that race.

That was all I needed to hear and see. Sometimes His touch is so gentle, but yet it’s everything we need.

I know you are reading this today and you are tired like me. You’ve done everything and you can not see any changes; you want to give up.

Let Him touch you, He will keep you moving forward, and you will finish the last leg of that race with His increased strength in you!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-25-26

Psalm 145:9 (NKJV) 9 The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.

Sweet tender mercy…thank you Lord!

How many of us needed His tender mercy and He delivered?!

We can all say, yes and amen to this today!

I praise Him for the gift of life today!

I praise Him for His faithfulness. For His provision for food, shelter, protection, and guidance!

I praise Him today for His mercy and how new it is every morning!

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV) 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.

Most importantly, I praise Him for salvation and eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ!

Today, know that we serve a good God; there is none like Him!

1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV) 2 “No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-24-26

Luke 1:20 (LSB) 20 And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”

Greetings! Let’s continue our investigation to help us better understand why Zechariah was punished, while Mary was not, despite both asking the angel Gabriel a question.

If we look a bit more closely, it becomes very clear as to why things happened the way they did. Check this out.

It’s clear that both Zechariah and Mary were stunned by the revelations from Gabriel. They both replied with a question. But only one was reprimanded. From this we can determine that asking a question was not wrong in and of itself.

But if we look more closely, we can see there was a marked difference in what their questions implied.

Mary simply asked, “how can this be since I am a virgin?”

This would be the normal response from anyone in her situation.

Gabriel understood this. And when he explained it to her, she humbly accepted his words and said, “let it be unto me as you have said”.

But when we examine Zechariah’s question, we can see a different intent.

Zechariah’s question was, “How can I be sure this will happen?”

He was not simply asking how this could happen. He was questioning the legitimacy and truth of Gabriel’s words, insinuating that he had no way to know whether it was true or not.

Zechariah did not trust the angel, and he questioned his intent.

You see, sometimes the smallest details can make a big difference in the outcome of something.

And it’s important for us to realize that those small details can help us better understand God’s word, and why certain things play out the way they do.

What seems contradictory on the surface suddenly becomes very clear, and much easier to understand.

Mary trusted. Zechariah did not.

Mary was told she had found favor with God. Zechariah lost his ability to speak because of his failure to trust and believe Gabriel.

There is a reason for everything God does. We may not always understand it. And there may be times when we don’t comprehend why He does it.

But if we take the time and make the effort to look at the smaller details, He is faithful to give us understanding and clarity 🙏🏻

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-23-26

Luke 1:18 (LSB) 18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know this? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.”

In the verse above, Zechariah was speaking to an angel, Gabriel, who had appeared in the Temple where he was performing his priestly duties.

Gabriel told him he was sent by God for the specific purpose of giving Zechariah a message; that his wife would conceive and give birth to a son who would be called John.

Gabriel delivered that message to Zechariah. But Zechariah questioned him. And he was punished for doing so by losing his ability to speak.

Fast forward six months (timespan given in Luke 1:5-25), and Gabriel greets a young girl with a message announcing that she is favored by God and will conceive and give birth to a son, despite being a virgin. And that Son will be called “the Son of the Most High”.

Mary was baffled and shocked by this message. And she asked the angel how this could be since she was a virgin (Luke 1:34).

It is important to note here what happened next. Did Gabriel scold Mary and punish her for asking how this could be, as he did with Zechariah??

Let’s see what happened.

Luke 1:35 (LSB) 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.

As you can see, Mary received a very different response from Gabriel than Zechariah did.

Why is this. What was it that Zechariah said to elicit such a vastly different response?

Let’s dig into this tomorrow and see what we find!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-22-26 – The Fear of God – Not What You Think

Please click to watch the video nowGreetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ! 

We have received several questions recently about fearing God. 

So, to make sure that this topic is clearly understood, we have recorded a new video where we teach about the fear of God; what it is, and what it is not. 

We trust that it will help bring clarity and understanding and will answer the questions that many have had. 

The video is called, The Fear of God – It’s Not What You Think. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all very much! 

Enjoy your day. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

401-439-3780 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-21-26

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

We hear this question asked a lot from believers; “what is the will of God for my life?”

This very simple but profound verse give us the answer to this question for all of us.

Walking in these three things, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks, is putting us right where we need to be in God’s will.

When we are rejoicing in Him, we are showing our gratitude and appreciation to Him no matter what our circumstances are. Our joy abides in Him regardless of any challenges we are up against.

When we are praying without ceasing, we are maintaining an ongoing conversation with Him. Our heart is open to His will and our discernment is sharp.

When we are giving thanks, we are expressing to Him how thankful we are, and we are glorifying Him and His work in our lives.

We are not insinuating here that we are to ignore hardship and pretend it doesn’t happen to believers. But that while we see what is in front of us, we can rejoice in knowing that He is faithful! That as we leave it at His feet and trust Him, we can be sure and give Him thanks in everything. For He is God!

Let us walk in His will today.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-20-26

Matthew 22:37 (NKJV) 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Of all the commands, this is the most important; to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

There is nothing above it. And this should be our priority every day that we live; putting God above all else.

As we were recently traveling, God dropped some questions into my spirit.

Let’s discuss them so we can learn and grow.

What is our walk with God built on?

It’s important for us to understand what the foundation is that’s supporting our relationship with God.

Is it built on routine or ritual?

Many times, our relationship with Him can fall into nothing more than a series of routines, habits, and rituals. We repeat the same behaviors daily, never stopping to ask ourselves why we’re doing what we do.

This leads to a dead relationship that is built only on rote, mechanical actions that involve only reflexive behavior, not our heart. There is no fruit in it.

Is our relationship built on what we’ve seen others do (mimicry)? Is it based only on what we have heard others tell us it should be?

If we’re not careful, we may tend to imitate what we have seen in the lives of other believers, mimicking their behavior. This often happens because we don’t spend the necessary time growing our own relationship. So, we simply imitate what we see in others.

Do we just fly by the seat of our pants, doing what we think is right?

If we fail to spend time in God’s word, learning of Him and maturing as a believer, we can wander aimlessly, having no firm footing and no direction. We lack understanding and wisdom that would be gained if we would only open His word and feed on it.

Our relationship with God is what we make it. It will grow to the extent that we want it to.

We must put forth the effort. We will see growth when we put in the work.

And in the end, it comes down to one factor; our heart.

Do we love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, putting Him above all else, even when that means laying down our old habits, routines, and rituals?

Only we can answer that question.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-19-26

Proverbs 8:13 (NKJV) 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.

To continue from yesterdays study…

Regarding walking in the fear of the Lord, let us look at how we shall conduct such a walk.

The first thing we must do is to hate evil. And we must practice doing what is right.

We must walk in moral integrity and avoid compromising ourselves with sinful behavior.

We are going to touch on just a few of these things today.

We may not even notice that we are doing many of these things. These things are often hidden on the inside.

What are some of these behaviors that try to get us?

Pride is a big one. And it will take us out if we are not careful.

Pride is something that will creep in nonchalantly. And before we know it. it’s got a grip on us.

If we notice that we have become a prideful person, we need to address it immediately. Spend time with God and repent; ask for help. He will guide us as to how to change our hearts in this area and get free from it.

We must also be aware of how we handle various situations, being careful that we are not dabbling in dishonesty, but being truthful in our actions.

This includes everything, whether it is something little or big.

We must be truthful and honest in the way we deal with them all. We can’t think that God does not notice the very small things. He will surely prompt us and convict us if we are being the least bit dishonest.

The last one we will touch on is paying attention to how we treat people.

Are we treating them fairly?

We should not lift one up because of their success, workplace promotions, or their wealth and material possessions. Whether rich or poor, we must give everyone the same love, the same treatment.

The Holy Spirit has a way of showing us if we are doing any of these things. Pay attention to that still small voice.

How do we walk in the fear of the Lord?

It does not mean to be afraid to go to Him at any given time. In the book of Hebrews it says that we may come boldly to the throne and find grace and help in times of need.

Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

We walk in the fear of the Lord by rejecting evil and choosing God’s righteousness!

Praise be to Him today. Amen.

We love you all.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-18-26

Proverbs 14:26-27 (NKJV) 26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

I’ve always wondered how we must fear the Lord.

A God that is kind, caring, and full of love; how do we fear Someone like Him?

The verses above say that as we fear Him, there is confidence, a place of refuge, and a fountain of life.

How do we walk in this type of fear that these verses talk about, wanting to go to Him for help, while also not being afraid of Him?

This fear is not a type of fear that pulls us away from Him, but that draws us to Him.

It is a walk that we choose.

We can despise it if we wish to. But if we do, we are saying no to God’s knowledge, wisdom and instructions; the very things that will guide us into the life and relationship that He has for us.

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

To despise something means to feel intense dislike, contempt, or loathing for it, viewing it as worthless, distasteful, or beneath you, often stemming from a strong sense of aversion or moral judgment.

This is why many today who call themselves believers, pastors, prophets, teachers, worship leaders, etc., produce only bad fruit. It is rotten.

There is no fear of the Lord, thus there is no good fruit.

Matthew 7:20 (NKJV) 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

And when you see that there is no fruit, you will also notice there is no fountain of life moving through them to bear such fruit.

Let’s talk more about this tomorrow.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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