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
Exhort One Another Daily
Hebrews 3:12-19 BSB 12See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. 13But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14We have come to share in Christ if … Continue reading Exhort One Another Daily
We are God’s House If We..
Hebrews 3:5-11 BSB 5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. 6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. 7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit … Continue reading We are God’s House If We..
I Have Fought the Good Fight
2 Timothy 4:1-2 BSB “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: 2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.” This … Continue reading I Have Fought the Good Fight
The USA
In 1776 my home became a nation.Today they celebrate with many jubilations.For many this seems good, believe what they were given;Believe their forefathers are living now in heaven. From early on in life we’re taught to vow to nationOur all undying love, our loyalty, devotion.We’re told we are one nation, it’s God who we do … Continue reading The USA
Terrible Times Have Come
2 Timothy 3:1-5 BSB “1But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. 2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, 4traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, … Continue reading Terrible Times Have Come
If We, Then We
2 Timothy 2:11-13 BSB “11This is a trustworthy saying:If we died with Him,we will also live with Him;12if we endure,we will also reign with Him;if we deny Him,He will also deny us;13if we are faithless,He remains faithful,for He cannot deny Himself.” The Gospel of our salvation is not a free ride to heaven based off … Continue reading If We, Then We
The Affairs of This Life
2 Timothy 2:3-7 BSB “3Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. 5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first … Continue reading The Affairs of This Life
Guard Your Hearts and Minds
2 Timothy 1:13-14 BSB “13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” I Pledge Allegiance to Whom? The “sound teaching” that Timothy heard … Continue reading Guard Your Hearts and Minds
Called to a Holy Calling
2 Timothy 1:8-11 BSB “So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. 9He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and … Continue reading Called to a Holy Calling
Guard What Has Been Entrusted
1 Timothy 6:20-21 BSB “O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.” Our Faith This was written by Paul to Timothy, but the instructions here are fitting … Continue reading Guard What Has Been Entrusted
Run With It 