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
Who Am I Now?
“O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?Who may dwell on Your holy hill?He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,And speaks truth in his heart.” (Psalm 15:1-2 NASB1995) I am a person who loves Jesus Christ with my whole heart and mindI am a follower of Jesus Christ and a servant of the LordI … Continue reading Who Am I Now?
The Fool Says in His Heart…
“The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds;There is no one who does good.The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of menTo see if there are any who understand,Who seek after God.They have all turned aside, together they have become corrupt;There is … Continue reading The Fool Says in His Heart…
Treasures on Earth and In Heaven
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” … Continue reading Treasures on Earth and In Heaven
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite
A Model Prayer
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way:‘Our Father who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your … Continue reading A Model Prayer
Despised and Forsaken
“He was despised and forsaken of men,A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;And like one from whom men hide their faceHe was despised, and we did not esteem Him.”(Isaiah 53:3 NASB1995) This passage of Scriptures in Isaiah 53 is about Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God (who is God), born to a … Continue reading Despised and Forsaken
Come Out From Their Midst
“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the … Continue reading Come Out From Their Midst
If We are In Christ
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting … Continue reading If We are In Christ
Be Reconciled to God
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20 NASB1995) What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? It means to be his representative, i.e. a trustworthy, loyal, respected, knowledgeable individual who represents … Continue reading Be Reconciled to God
Women in Ministry
“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness." (1 Timothy 2:9-10 NASB1995) I believe this is one of the most difficult passages … Continue reading Women in Ministry
Run With It 