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
Hypocritical Liars and Abusers
Revelation 3:7-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: “These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. 8I know your deeds. Behold, I have … Continue reading Hypocritical Liars and Abusers
Not According to Expectations
At the top of her lungsShe cried out in exasperation.Nothing was working outAccording to her expectations. Life was not giving herWhat she thought life was all about.Life was giving to herWhat she had hoped that it would not. So her expectations,She learned, were not to be realized.And all that she hoped forWas now only to … Continue reading Not According to Expectations
Are You Dead or Alive?
Revelation 3:1-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead. 2Wake up and strengthen what remains, which … Continue reading Are You Dead or Alive?
I Asked the Lord in Prayer
Today I asked the Lord in prayerIf life on earth should not be fair,Should everyone get what’s deservedFor all they’ve done, for all they’ve served. I contemplated that in mind,In hoping that the truth I’d find.And as I gave it some deep thought,The truth of all, it surely brought. For life, you see, it isn’t … Continue reading I Asked the Lord in Prayer
To The Ones Who Overcome
She is Unwilling Revelation 2:18-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “18To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. 19I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds … Continue reading To The Ones Who Overcome
Then You Have True Hope
The Sharp, Double-Edged Sword Revelation 2:12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.” We read this in Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even … Continue reading Then You Have True Hope
No Matter What
No matter what your circumstances,You can trust in Jesus Christ.So, in all of your happenstances,Please don’t give up now to strife. I understand in life is hardship,Pain to bear as part of life.Now Jesus suffered much for freedomFrom our sin, for sin is rife. So trust Him as your Lord and Savior.Turn from sin and … Continue reading No Matter What
Be Faithful Even Unto Death
Revelation 2:8-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “8To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life. 9I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be … Continue reading Be Faithful Even Unto Death
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Introduction to the Book of Revelation Revelation 1:1-3,9-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, 2who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word … Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Those Who Cause Divisions
I am reading in the book of Jude. And it is talking about ungodly men among us who have turned the grace of God into a license for immorality, and who deny Jesus Christ as Lord. For they teach that God does not require that we die to sin and that we obey His commands … Continue reading Those Who Cause Divisions
