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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-3-18

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Ephesians 5:25 (NKJV) 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her…

I’ve been a husband for over 35 years. And I have loved every moment of it.

During those 35+ years I have learned a few things about the responsibilities of being a good husband and what God wants husbands to do. I didn’t learn these things by my own intelligence or wisdom. God has taught them to me.

First, anyone can be a husband. All they need to do is find a woman and marry them. That’s it. They are now a husband.

But, being a good husband is a whole other story. So, let’s talk about that.

God has told us that to be a good husband, we need to love our wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her. That’s a pretty tall order.

Loving our wife the way Christ loved the church means that we put her first, before ourselves. It means that we treat her with respect and honor. It means that we don’t treat them as a piece of property.

It also means that we don’t look at them as a prized possession or a trophy to be paraded before our friends and family. We treat them as a blessing from God, not as a showcase piece.

If our wife is beautiful, then we thank God for her beauty. We don’t flaunt it before others in inappropriate photos. We don’t parade them in front of other men as a status symbol. We don’t smile as other men ogle them, knowing that they can look but not touch.

We protect the sanctity of their love for us by acting as their covering. It’s hard to do this if we’re more concerned with impressing our friends than we are with the welfare of our wife.

In these days of social media, it’s important that we be careful with what we post when it comes to our wife. We may be awestruck with their beauty, but parading it before the world only makes them look like objects of our pride on display.

This might seem like a bit of an odd message to some, but it’s extremely relevant and timely for the day and age that we live in.

Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-2-18

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Isaiah 50:7 (NKJV) 7 “For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed.

We can never be sure what each new day will bring.

We get emails every day from people all around the world. My Bible Verse of The Day is far-reaching, praise be to God!

We are still in awe over the places, homes, businesses, ministries, etc. that it reaches. We love to watch God move in the countless lives of those who receive our emails. We are very honored to be able to serve in whatever way that we can.

Today we received a different kind of email. This one was from a woman that we know in a nearby city. We know her because about 7 years ago, she had booked a guided fishing trip for her husband with Pastor Curt. Every year since then he would look forward to that annual trip to catch some bass.

But the email we received today was that he would not be booking another trip because he had passed away on July 10. Instead, she was asking for help with selling her husband’s boat.

She told us that one of the last things he wanted to do before he passed away was to get out on the water again with Pastor Curt. Sadly, he wasn’t able to do so.

You see, we just don’t know from day to day what we will hear or be faced with. No one does. And, as we have said many times before, we never know when our last day will be.

But one thing for sure that we can hold onto is that the Lord God will help us in whatever we may be facing.

It’s important that we set our face like a flint and press into Him. He is our answer, no matter what we face. Set it on Him and move forward. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-1-18

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1 John 1:7 (NKJV) 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Before we put our faith in Christ, we are dirty, stained by our sin. At the very moment we put our faith in Christ, He washes us with His blood. We are made clean.

It would be really nice if we would stay clean. But as humans, we have a tendency to get dirty, over and over again.

How do we get clean and stay clean? Is it even possible for us?

Yes. It is possible. And here is how.

First, the verse above says that if we walk in the light (avoid darkness), the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin.

So, we need to avoid darkness and the things associated with it.

Second, God has told us that if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful to forgive those sins.

1 John 1:9 (NKJV) 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

So we see that we need to confess our sins to Him. When we do so, He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from them.

The thing is, if we continue in sin, we will also continue to get dirty. It’s like a vicious cycle. God cleanses us, we get dirty, we need a bath, God washes us as we confess our sins.

The key is to change that cycle and learn to avoid the darkness and the sin that abounds there. Once we do this, we will find ourselves less apt to get caught up in sin and much less likely to be constantly running to God for forgiveness.

Here is the secret, straight from God’s word:

Galatians 5:24-25 (NKJV) 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

We need to crucify the flesh and live by the Spirit. If we say that we are Christ’s, but we are repeatedly wallowing in sin, we need to check ourselves and let God put His finger on those things that keep causing us to fall and get dirty.

Once we do that, and we pay attention to what He shows us and tells us, obeying His instructions, we will then begin to get a handle on our sinful ways and start to see a decline in the number of times we find ourselves “getting dirty”.

Walk in the light as He is in the light.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-31-18

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Matthew 19:14 (NKJV) 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Children are very special to Jesus. He says in this verse, let them come to Me, do not forbid them.

As parents, one thing we know is that when kids are little we can help them in so many ways. They will look up to us and listen. And most of the time they will obey what we say.

They stand by every word Mommy and Daddy say as being true.

This is the time to help them by molding them and teaching them truth. Kids want the truth!

It doesn’t mean they won’t stray at times throughout their lives. They may try different things, but our voices will remain in their ears as authorities.

Direct our children to Jesus and His truth. Take time out of our busyness and theirs. Don’t let them run us around causing us to be too tired to sit with them. Talk, share and show them how to get to Jesus.

They will follow.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-30-18

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Ephesians 5:2 (NKJV) 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Walk in love. How well do we do this?

Love is more than an emotion. It’s an action. It’s a way of life.

Jesus was the epitome of love. His life showed love in everything He said and did. Even when correcting those whose lives were steeped in sin, He did so lovingly. He didn’t use harsh words or stinging rebukes. He saved those for the religious leaders who claimed to love, yet operated in divisiveness and hypocrisy.

When Jesus encountered people in dire situations, He showed them love like they had never seen before. And He wants us to do the same.

Can we honestly say that we do this? Do we love those around us, even when they are unlovable? Do we empathize with people, or do we lash out at them?

Lashing out at people and treating them with anger is easy. It takes no effort. But loving people takes deliberate effort and humility to tame our tongue and see them through the eyes of God, tempered by the Holy Spirit.

Loving others as Christ loved us is a sacrifice to God. It shows Him that we are willing to set ourselves aside and serve others, just as Jesus did.

Mark 10:45 (NKJV) 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-29-18 – Are We Tying God’s Hands?

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Please click to watch the video.Greetings in Jesus’ name! 

Our God is all-powerful, able to do anything He wants to do. He created us. And He created everything we see around us. 

But did you know that it’s possible for us to tie God’s hands? Even as we ask Him to do things for us, we can also prevent Him from doing those very things that we’re asking Him to do. This is the topic of our latest video. 

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The actions that we take, or fail to take, can limit what God will do for us. This happens when we fail to obey Him. But many people don’t realize this, which causes them to fail to get the breakthrough they’re looking for, time after time. 

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So, it’s important that we hear what God tells us to do and then we actually do it! 

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We hope you enjoy this new video and it helps you get your breakthrough. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-28-18

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John 15:7 (NKJV) 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

To abide means to continue in one place. In this scripture, Jesus says to abide where? In Him.

We must continue each day in Him. His word must be in us. That means that we stick to Him like glue and we don’t move away from Him. No matter what comes against us, no matter what we are facing or going through, none of it should move us or separate us from Him.

The devil would love for us to be distracted. Look what we could do if we remained in our walk with Jesus, with no distractions. We would be getting the desires of our heart answered because our desires and focus would be on the things of God.

Let’s start focusing on the things that God says are important and let go of the things that are not. For instance, Jesus healed, delivered and saved the sick. He said the well didn’t need a doctor, so He went to the sick. Don’t be too quick to run away from those that have issues. Those are the very ones that need us and Who we have in us. They are the sick and they need help.

Luke 5:31 (NKJV) 31 Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Jesus didn’t waste time. He went to those who were ready; ready to receive what He wanted to do in them or in their situation. Being ready is being willing to listen and take action, by faith.

James 1:22 (NKJV) 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-27-18

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Matthew 6:27 (NKJV) 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

We teach about worrying pretty frequently. Why? Because understanding this is a critical component of our walk with God.

As we’ve walked through various trials over the years, God has shown us what worrying does, and what it is.

First, worrying wastes precious time and energy. It’s also bad for our health, causing high blood pressure, stress, headaches and numerous other ill benefits.

More importantly, though, worrying is an outward sign of inward doubting. And that doubting stems from not having complete trust in God and His ability to care for us.

Matthew 6:26 (NKJV) 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Some might say that telling people that worrying shows a lack of faith is too harsh. But even Jesus taught that worrying shows a lack of faith in our heavenly Father, and His ability to care for us.

Matthew 6:30 (NKJV) 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

So it would benefit us greatly if we would heed His words and learn to trust God when storms and trials come our way.

Is it easy? No. Especially not at first. But as we begin to trust Him with little things, then we can learn to trust Him with bigger things. And before we know it, we will find ourselves pushing through some pretty tough seasons with barely a concern on our mind, because we know that He is ultimately in control.

So we encourage you today to trust Him in everything; the little things and the big things.

He will never, ever let you down.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-26-18

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Matthew 18:15 (NKJV) 15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

Have you ever tried to fix a problem with someone, and they are just not getting it?

They just don’t understand what we are trying to tell them. And they continue to do what they are doing, over and over again.

After a while we are thinking, “What is wrong? Why doesn’t this one thing ever change? Why do we keep revisiting this? Are they even hearing what I am saying to them?”.

No, they are not hearing. They’re not getting it. They’re not listening. They’re not letting it in or letting it penetrate. But it’s not always because they don’t understand. Sometimes it is simply because they just don’t want to hear it.

They don’t agree. And if they don’t agree, they stop listening. They may nod their head like they are listening, but they’re not letting it in. Our opinion at that moment, on that particular topic, means nothing to them.

It’s an awful feeling when this happens. It can be very stressful and frustrating. But it is the truth.

If they don’t hear us, we can’t keep pushing our opinion on that subject to them. It’s not going to fix anything if their ears are stopped up. We can waste a lot of time.

Pray and ask God for His guidance and timing. God will let us know when and if they are ready. When He gives us the open door, that is when we can talk and share what is on our hearts. And when we will see progress, because now they have hearing ears.

​​​​​​​Proverbs 20:12 (NKJV) 12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made them both.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-25-18

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Psalm 119:7 (NKJV) 7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments.

The Lord has His way of helping us to see things correctly when we listen and let Him teach us.

Our judgements of things and of people are off because our judgement is tainted. We are not perfect like Jesus and our Heavenly Father. They have righteous judgement. They are not wrong in their judgement. They are to the point and on target. They know exactly what is wrong in any given person or situation. And they know what it will take to fix the problem.

We can never reach a point in our walk with God where we think we can judge someone righteously and accurately, as God can. This is dangerous because we don’t see the whole picture; only bits and pieces.

God sees it all and He knows from start to finish how things will turn out. We have no place in playing God’s role.

Matthew 7:1 (NKJV) 1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.

Judge no one.

Let’s work on ourselves and praise God for all of His help in guiding us to a straight and narrow path. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-24-18

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James 1:21 (NKJV) 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

As frail human beings we constantly battle our flesh and its desire to sin.

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect and sinless. But He does expect us to live by the Spirit and not by the flesh. It is only by His spirit that we can live in a way that’s pleasing to Him.

And if we truly want to live, and not just exist, we need to put to death the deeds of the body.

Romans 8:13 (NKJV) 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

It’s not a battle that’s easily won. And if we try to win it by our own strength, we will fail every single time. But God has not called us to fight this battle and win it on our own. He has given us every tool and every weapon needed to fight and win!

We have His word, the sword. And we have His spirit, our helper. The important thing is that we utilize all of the tools that He has supplied us with, so we don’t just exist, but thrive in Him and live each day to its fullest.

Does this mean that every day will be perfect? Far from it. We will have days when we feel like we have failed for the thousandth time, falling so short of the mark. And we will have days when we feel like we can’t take one more step, let alone fight another battle.

But if we let Him lead us and we count on His strength, instead of our own, we will absolutely always be way ahead of where we would be if we tried to do it on our own.

So, we want to encourage you today not to give up. Don’t grow weary in the battle. We have His promise that if we don’t give up, in due season we will reap a harvest.

Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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