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
God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 ESV) In context, … Continue reading God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Willing or Not?
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until … Continue reading Willing or Not?
A Prayer of One Afflicted
“Hear my prayer, O Lord;let my cry come to you!Do not hide your face from mein the day of my distress!Incline your ear to me;answer me speedily in the day when I call!” (Psalms 102:1-2 ESV) Do you want to know the main thing that I pray for daily? It is for the salvation of … Continue reading A Prayer of One Afflicted
Take ‘Em Seriously
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold … Continue reading Take ‘Em Seriously
My Delight
Your Word, Lord,Is my delight.By it I learnDay and night. WatchfullyI pray to You,Now abidingIn Your truth. Gently You speakWords to me,Open my eyesSo I see, Tell me whatI need to hear,Help me know thatYou are near, Comfort me whenI am down,Help me smile andNot to frown. Thank You, Jesus,You’re my friend.Life with YouWill never … Continue reading My Delight
But I Press On
“…that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, … Continue reading But I Press On
God’s Words in Our Mouths
Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,and before you were born I consecrated you;I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” But the … Continue reading God’s Words in Our Mouths
Get Rid of the Cockroaches
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set … Continue reading Get Rid of the Cockroaches
An Appalling and Horrible Thing
I am reading in Jeremiah 4-5 about God’s people in Jeremiah’s day who were largely living in rebellion against the Lord. They were foolish people who were ‘wise’ in doing evil, who did not do good. They were those who swore falsely of faith in God, who gave lip service only to the Lord. But … Continue reading An Appalling and Horrible Thing
Run With It 