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 Righteousness of God
“But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified … Continue reading The Righteousness of God
Listen To Him
Listen to the Savior calling,Calling you to follow Him.Let His Spirit dwell within youCounseling you to flee from sin. Follow Him where’er He leads you.Go with Him throughout your day.Know His purpose, His compassion.Do His will without delay. Don’t be caught in degradation.Don’t give in to sin’s deceit.Don’t let Satan’s lies deceive you,Lead you to … Continue reading Listen To Him
Hearing From God
I was on one of the Christian discussion sites today where I daily post what the Lord is teaching me from my times spent in his word each day. And the Lord led me to read a post by another poster by the name of Dave M. And he was speaking on the subject of … Continue reading Hearing From God
Taking Up Our Cross Daily
“And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what … Continue reading Taking Up Our Cross Daily
So We Might Die To Sin
Speaking here of Jesus Christ: “And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24 NASB1995) “Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in … Continue reading So We Might Die To Sin
Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable to God
“And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter … Continue reading Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable to God
In Action and Truth
Practicing Sin1 John 3:4-10 ESV "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him … Continue reading In Action and Truth
Tribulations for Our Good
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5 NASB1995) We, … Continue reading Tribulations for Our Good
While We Were Yet Sinners
“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. … Continue reading While We Were Yet Sinners
Run With It 