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
A People for God’s Own Possession
1 Peter 2:1-5,9-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. 2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected … Continue reading A People for God’s Own Possession
The Tapestry
Based off Romans 1:18-32 The tapestry was marvelous,Well done, and was not frivolous.All shown to fit together wellFor all who on the earth do dwell. For God had His design in mindIn hopes that Him the people find.He showed Himself to everyoneThrough His created works, well done. But humans have a different mind,And therefore not … Continue reading The Tapestry
Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
1 Peter 1:13-25 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. 15But just as He who called you is holy, so … Continue reading Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
The Proven Character of Your Faith
1 Peter 1:3-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading The Proven Character of Your Faith
Falsely Accused of Wrongdoing
Jeremiah 37:9-16 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will not! 10Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, … Continue reading Falsely Accused of Wrongdoing
In The Stillness of The Midnight
In the stillness of the midnightWhen all’s quiet and sereneAll the hustle bustle still nowAnd a person rarely seen You can hear a drop of waterHear the tinkle of a bellHear the ticking of an old clockAnd can say that all is well It is peaceful now, so quietAll that chitter chatter goneAll the noises … Continue reading In The Stillness of The Midnight
Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
Jeremiah 35:12-19 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 12Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: 13“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD. 14The words of Jonadab … Continue reading Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
The Shepherds Who Destroy
Jeremiah 23:1-2,11,14,16-18,21-22,30-31 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. 2Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. … Continue reading The Shepherds Who Destroy
What’s Your Purpose?
What’s Your Purpose? Why you be?Are you trapped? Or are you free?In and out is where you are?Sometimes nearer? Sometimes far? Broken record played each time?Nothing changes, not in time?Worn out efforts do not workSo you angry? So you irk? What’s the purpose, shrink from all?You no courage? You no gall?Run away is your escape?You’re … Continue reading What’s Your Purpose?
They Denounce The True Gospel
Jeremiah 18:18-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 18Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” 19Attend to me, O … Continue reading They Denounce The True Gospel
