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
Willfully Continuing in Sin
Jeremiah 18:11-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 11 Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’ … Continue reading Willfully Continuing in Sin
Wayward Children
Wayward children, wandering souls,Thoughtless people, varying roles,Walk in darkness, seeing no light,For from Jesus, taken their flight. Have no mercy, walking in sin,Self-indulgent, drinking their gin,All about them, not about God,But the many wear a façade. Put a mask on, others impress,Think they’re being such a success,But they’re not, for time they do waste,For the … Continue reading Wayward Children
Your Trust in God? Or in Man?
The Ones Who Trust in Humans Jeremiah 17:5-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) This is what the LORD says:“5Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind,who makes mere flesh his strengthand turns his heart from the LORD.6He will be like a shrub in the desert;he will not see when prosperity comes.He will dwell in the parched … Continue reading Your Trust in God? Or in Man?
The Pure in Heart
Jeremiah 17:9-10 ESV “The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?‘I the Lord search the heartand test the mind,to give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.’” I sometimes hear other people and some pastors quote Jeremiah 17:9, and they apply it to all people, including … Continue reading The Pure in Heart
The Prophets are Prophesying Lies
Jeremiah 14:13-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13“Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” 14“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them … Continue reading The Prophets are Prophesying Lies
The Ways of The Nations
Jeremiah 10:1-7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1 Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. 2This is what the LORD says:“Do not learn the ways of the nationsor be terrified by the signs in the heavens,though the nations themselves are terrified by them.3For the customs of the peoples are worthless;they … Continue reading The Ways of The Nations
An Ad Campaign
Introduction In the year 1970, Paul Williams and Roger Nichols wrote the song, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” famously recorded by the brother-sister duo, “The Carpenters.” It was originally written for an ad campaign, and it was written as a wedding song. And the Lord put this song in my mind this morning, which He will … Continue reading An Ad Campaign
I Want to Draw You a Picture
Based off Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22 I want to draw you a picture,Not for your mantel or fixture.It’s drawn with letters and numbers,Focused on those who do slumber. I know your works and endurance,How you’ve found in Me assurance.You’ve abandoned love had at first,So, for other things you do thirst. (1) I know now of … Continue reading I Want to Draw You a Picture
Walk in His Ways
Jeremiah 7:21-29 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “21This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! 22For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, 23but … Continue reading Walk in His Ways
