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 Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Philippians 2:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition … Continue reading If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Test and Prove What is Best
The Context The apostle Paul was writing to the church (to the saints in Christ Jesus) in Philippi. And he was writing to encourage them in their walks of faith in obedience to the Lord because of their partnership in the gospel of Christ. And what was the gospel message that Paul preached? He preached … Continue reading Test and Prove What is Best
The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Ephesians 5:11-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “11Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. 14So it is said: “’Wake up, … Continue reading The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
His Gentle Whisper
In the stillness of the moment,As I sit here in the silence,I am talking with my Savior,And I’m listening for His kindness. I can hear His gentle whisper,As He breaks through all the hush,And He tells me that He loves me,Which He does, so very much. As He tenderly instructs me,In what He is all … Continue reading His Gentle Whisper
Deceivers Among Us
Ephesians 5:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, 2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. 3But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, … Continue reading Deceivers Among Us
Hard Hearts or Renewed Minds?
Ephesians 4:17-19 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them … Continue reading Hard Hearts or Renewed Minds?
Churning, Burning
Heartless, callous, given to pride,Cruel masters side by side,Churning, burning, inside out,Leading people, God to doubt. Winsome lovers of the flesh,Oh, their sins they do caress.Given to mockery, for a laugh,Then, on purpose, make a gaffe. Hiding all their sins in pride,They take people for a ride.Big deceivers, known for tricks,They hurt people just for … Continue reading Churning, Burning
Don’t Believe The Lies!
Ephesians 2:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. 3All of us … Continue reading Don’t Believe The Lies!
Our Faith in The Lord Jesus
Ephesians 1:15-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a … Continue reading Our Faith in The Lord Jesus
Run With It 