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 Right Thing to Do
James 4:13-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” 14You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little … Continue reading The Right Thing to Do
Draw Near to God
James 4:7-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to … Continue reading Draw Near to God
The Pain So Deep
The pain inside you Are you hurting deep inside,The pain so deep, and so you hideFrom others what is hurting you,Perhaps, because their love not true? You’ve been down this road beforeOf trusting others with your sore,And then to have them turn their backs,Since love for you they surely lack. Trusting others, it is hard,When … Continue reading The Pain So Deep
The Wisdom From Above
James 3:13-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. 15Such wisdom does … Continue reading The Wisdom From Above
It Was to Save Lives
Genesis 37,39-45 Summary Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac was the father of Jacob, and Jacob was the father of Joseph. And Joseph had 11 brothers. But Jacob favored Joseph, and Joseph told his dreams to his brothers, and his brothers hated him on both accounts. For he was the favored son of their … Continue reading It Was to Save Lives
Your Desire is My Desire
Your desire is my desire.You have set my heart on fire.Your love leads me, follow You,Faithful be, my witness true. Give all of I have to You,Loyalty to You is due.Walk with You throughout the dayAs I bow my heart and pray. Need Your grace to give me powerTo walk with You in this hour.Troubles … Continue reading Your Desire is My Desire
Be An Effective Doer!
James 1:19-25 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in … Continue reading Be An Effective Doer!
Choosing the Flesh Over God
Isaac was the firstborn son of Abraham and Sarah. He married Rebekah, and Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons, Esau and Jacob, in that order. Genesis 25:29-34 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 27When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at … Continue reading Choosing the Flesh Over God
Called of God to Go
Hebrews 11:8-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. 9By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and … Continue reading Called of God to Go
Danger’s Lurking
Danger’s lurking, humans squirreling,Minds are filled with garbage hurling,Life’s disaster going faster,Sin is now their Lord and Master. Open letter to the hurting,Sin is danger, don’t be flirting.Don’t escape in what is magicOr life can turn and be tragic. Time on earth not without limits,Time is ticking hours and minutes,No one knows the final hourWhen … Continue reading Danger’s Lurking
