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
Out of a Pure Heart
2 Timothy 2:15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” When we believe in Jesus Christ and He delivers us from our bondage to sin, and He gives us new lives in Him, they are to be lived … Continue reading Out of a Pure Heart
Perseverance in The Faith
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. 4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of … Continue reading Perseverance in The Faith
Down for The Long Haul
When I last saw him he was hunkered downDown for the long haul, got nowhere to runClosed in his spaces, time is not his friendWhen will this be o’er? Will it ever end? Life is a changing, change from day to dayBack and forth it goes in so many waysFear and confusion, messages galoreKeeps us … Continue reading Down for The Long Haul
Putting on a Performance
1 Thessalonians 4:1,3-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us…” “3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; 4each of you must … Continue reading Putting on a Performance
In This Crazy World
Written during the time of the Covid Crisis of 2020 In this crazy world of ours,With emotions flying high,With fear mongers at their worstBlowing everything sky high, Can we trust in what they say?Do their words to us make sense?Is it logical to sayThat a few is an event? An agenda, do they have?Is it … Continue reading In This Crazy World
Judging Others Unjustly
Colossians 3:12-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which … Continue reading Judging Others Unjustly
The Sons of Disobedience
Colossians 3:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who … Continue reading The Sons of Disobedience
Following the Right Examples
Philippians 3:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. 18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is … Continue reading Following the Right Examples
Don’t Let the Raindrops
Don’t let the raindrops spoil your day.Don’t let the clamoring get in the way.Don’t let opinions and thoughts of the millionsImpact how you’re feeling. Trust God, bow and pray. Don’t let your feelings rule what you do.Don’t let misgivings affect your life, too.Don’t let the stages of life with its phasesLead you through the ages. … Continue reading Don’t Let the Raindrops
Run With It 