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
The Whole Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-13 NKJV “10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers … Continue reading The Whole Armor of God
Be Careful How You Live
Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV “15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Verse 15 in other translations: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise” (ESV). … Continue reading Be Careful How You Live
Are You Spiritually AWOL?
Ephesians 5:3-13 NKJV “But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an … Continue reading Are You Spiritually AWOL?
Put Off, Put On
Ephesians 4:17-19 NKJV “17This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of … Continue reading Put Off, Put On
Grace, Salvation, Faith, Works
Ephesians 2:8-10 NKV “8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Grace What is … Continue reading Grace, Salvation, Faith, Works
Saying, “Speak to Us Pleasant Words”
Galatians 6:7-10 NKJV “7Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9And let us not grow weary while … Continue reading Saying, “Speak to Us Pleasant Words”
Carry Each Other’s Burdens
Galatians 6:1-2 NIV 1978 “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” The Family of God Another word for “brothers” is brethren, which, … Continue reading Carry Each Other’s Burdens
Led By The Spirit
Galatians 5:16-21 NKJV “16I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18But if you are … Continue reading Led By The Spirit
Don’t Go Backwards!
Galatians 4:8-20 NKJV “8But then, indeed, when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods. 9But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in … Continue reading Don’t Go Backwards!
Run With It 