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
Foot Washing
By Sue LoveSaturday, October 13, 2007 I spent the day today in VA/WV. My husband Rick’s employer, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, sponsors regular mission trips to Bradshaw, WV. This was their big annual mission trip and it was my first mission trip ever, I think. So, I had no expectations. I just wanted to serve … Continue reading Foot Washing
Be Discerning What You Pray
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading Be Discerning What You Pray
According to Our Works
“Once God has spoken; Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God; And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, For You recompense a man according to his work.” (Psalm 62:11-12 NASB1995) This is taken from the Old Testament, but the New Testament also teaches the power and the lovingkindness of God, and that God … Continue reading According to Our Works
The Rock of My Strength
“On God my salvation and my glory rest;The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.Trust in Him at all times, O people;Pour out your heart before Him;God is a refuge for us. Selah.” (Psalm 62:7-8 NASB1995) Whatever we are going through in life, if God is the one who we serve, if Jesus … Continue reading The Rock of My Strength
For the Greater Progress of The Gospel
“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my … Continue reading For the Greater Progress of The Gospel
Approving the Things that are Excellent
“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to … Continue reading Approving the Things that are Excellent
A Manner Worthy of The Gospel
The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi giving them some words of encouragement as well as exhortation. And he shared with them some of his experiences of being persecuted for the sake of the name of Jesus and for the sake of the gospel of our salvation. And he shared with … Continue reading A Manner Worthy of The Gospel
Whoever Keeps His Word
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.” (1 John … Continue reading Whoever Keeps His Word
Make Straight Paths for Your Walk
“All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is … Continue reading Make Straight Paths for Your Walk
In God There is No Darkness
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NASB1995) This verse, taken from the Scriptures, is another that is largely being taught out of context, and it is being used to teach that all you have to do … Continue reading In God There is No Darkness
Run With It 