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
If You Do What is Right
1 Peter 3:1-7 BSB (Berean Study Bible) “1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives 2when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. “3Your beauty should not come from outward … Continue reading If You Do What is Right
Following in Christ’s Footsteps
1 Peter 2:21-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: 22“He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in His mouth.”23When they heaped abuse on Him,He did not retaliate;when He suffered, He made no threats,but … Continue reading Following in Christ’s Footsteps
Life Has Its Trials
Life has its trials, sometimes they are many,And sometimes it feels as some folks not got any.We never do know, though, what others go through,For we don’t live with them, don’t know what they do. But many are those filled with heartaches galore,While so many others their pain they ignore.So many weep silently now on … Continue reading Life Has Its Trials
Chosen for Obedience to God
1 Peter 2:9-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of … Continue reading Chosen for Obedience to God
Redeemed From the Empty Way of Life
1 Peter 1:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you … Continue reading Redeemed From the Empty Way of Life
With the Testing of Time
With the testing of time, not are all on God’s side.Many counterfeits here who of God unaware.Not like they didn’t know, but refused to Him bow,And they put on a show which was really quite low. They pretend to be His, but His word not their Biz.After flesh they do go, and the world they … Continue reading With the Testing of Time
Who Through Faith
1 Peter 1:3-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading Who Through Faith
When Teardrops Fall
When the teardrops fall, I do call on my Lord.He is my support as I walk through the storm.In the womb of my mother, my life He did form,All that was for me He had planned ‘fore I was born. God never promised us a life without tears,A life without misery, a life without fears.Our … Continue reading When Teardrops Fall
If One of You Should Wander
James 5:19-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “19My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” Christian, if one of you In context, … Continue reading If One of You Should Wander
The Prayer of Faith
James 5:13-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “13Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered … Continue reading The Prayer of Faith
