War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Pride Comes Before a Fall
Summary 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 God was not pleased with most of the Israelites who wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, because they refused to obey God and his commandments, and they chose their own ways and their sins, instead. Therefore, they were overthrown in the wilderness, i.e. they were put to death because they … Continue reading Pride Comes Before a Fall
Work Out Your Own Salvation
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13 NASB1995) Obviously this was … Continue reading Work Out Your Own Salvation
Among a Crooked Generation
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud … Continue reading Among a Crooked Generation
If We Live By The Spirit
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” (Galatians 5:25-26 NASB1995) Today I got word that the pastor I had from 1967 to 1977, from when I was 17 years old to 27 years old, went home … Continue reading If We Live By The Spirit
The Fruit of The Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:22-24 NASB1995) What is “fruit”? Yes, it is something that we eat, which is supposed … Continue reading The Fruit of The Spirit
Walk By The Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. … Continue reading Walk By The Spirit
But Because I Tell The Truth
I am going to repeat a little bit of the Scripture passage from the previous writing, but with additional Scriptures, with a slightly different emphasis: John 8:42-47 NASB1995: Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my … Continue reading But Because I Tell The Truth
If God Were Your Father
So, I am going to tell you a little parable here, but it is a true story. I was wearing old and worn out shoes which were too big for my feet. So, for my birthday, my husband bought me some new shoes which fit my feet much better. And I was excited to have … Continue reading If God Were Your Father
If We Continue In His Word
John 8:30-36 NASB1995: As He spoke these things, many came to believe in Him. So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered Him, “We … Continue reading If We Continue In His Word
Run With It 