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
We Need to Persevere
Hebrews 10:30-39 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 30For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” 31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured … Continue reading We Need to Persevere
God’s Double-Edged Sword
In Context In Hebrews 3-4 we are instructed in the ways of the Lord and in what it looks like to be people of genuine faith in the Lord Jesus and in what it looks like if our faith is not of God, but is of human flesh. And we are warned against hardening our … Continue reading God’s Double-Edged Sword
Rest for The Weary
Hebrews 4:1-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. 2For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since … Continue reading Rest for The Weary
Our Focus on Jesus Christ
Hebrews 3:1,6-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess… 6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of … Continue reading Our Focus on Jesus Christ
So We Would Worship Him
Jesus Christ, He died for all,Not so we could have a ball.Jesus in that manger lay,So we’d worship Him and pray. Jesus Christ, He came to earth,So in Him we’d have new birth.Jesus sacrificed for sin,So that we could live in Him. Jesus Christ, our only Lord,Gave us grace we can’t afford.Gift of God, God … Continue reading So We Would Worship Him
True Grace vs False Grace
Titus 2:15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.” I, as a woman of God, have no authority over any man, yet I can still speak with the authority of the Scriptures the truths of what the Scriptures teach. And I can … Continue reading True Grace vs False Grace
Behind The Curtain
Elders and Overseers Titus 1:6-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. 7As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not … Continue reading Behind The Curtain
Be So Aware
Of Satan’s snare be so aware,And do not live without a care.He’ll wipe you right off of your feetAnd kick you down in deep defeat.He’s tricky, he is, there’s no doubt,He’ll give a one, two, then you’re out. So, put on armor that’s of God,Remain awake, without a nod.Walk in the light, and not the … Continue reading Be So Aware
The Lord Stood By Me
The apostle Paul was writing to Timothy, and here he asked him to make every effort to come to him quickly because Demas, in his love of this world, had deserted him. And he mentioned Alexander, who did great harm to him, for he had vigorously opposed the message Paul was teaching to the people. … Continue reading The Lord Stood By Me
Ministers of The Gospel
Ministers of The GospelTake heed, just so you know,You work for God, not for self.He’s the one who makes things grow. The church is not of yourselves.She is not your creation.You didn’t make her, God did.She is His holy nation. The plans for her are of God,Not of the will of man.Forget those marketing schemes.Surrender … Continue reading Ministers of The Gospel