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
What is a Mother?
A mother’s a womanwho gave birth to a childand ideally she’s onewho is meek and is mild. She nurtures her childrenAnd she puts them to bedShe feeds them their spinachMaking sure that they’re fed Making sure that they’re safeKeeps them under her careTeaches them what they needSo that sin they not dare Reads to them … Continue reading What is a Mother?
A Woman Who Fears the Lord
In the United States of America, which is where I live, today is Mother’s Day, which is a day of national celebration of all mothers. And in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, we have an example of an extraordinary woman of God who sets a godly example for all us women today, whether or … Continue reading A Woman Who Fears the Lord
Be Renewed in The Spirit
“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading Be Renewed in The Spirit
Put Off, Put On
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let … Continue reading Put Off, Put On
Evil May Not Dwell with God
“For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;evil may not dwell with you.The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;you hate all evildoers.You destroy those who speak lies;the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. “But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,will enter your house.I will bow down toward your holy … Continue reading Evil May Not Dwell with God
If You Would Enter Life
And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” … Continue reading If You Would Enter Life
If Your Eye Causes You to Sin
“Woe to the world for temptations to sin! For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the one by whom the temptation comes! And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than … Continue reading If Your Eye Causes You to Sin
What Happens When You “Tell it to The Church”?
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. … Continue reading What Happens When You “Tell it to The Church”?
Blessed are All Who Take Refuge in Him
“Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth set themselves,and the rulers take counsel together,against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,‘Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs;the Lord holds them in derision.Then he will speak to … Continue reading Blessed are All Who Take Refuge in Him
The Way of the Righteous
“Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night. “He is like a treeplanted by streams of waterthat yields its fruit in its … Continue reading The Way of the Righteous
Run With It 