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
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
Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
Philippians 3:2-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “2Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh! 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4though I myself could have such … Continue reading Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Philippians 2:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition … Continue reading If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Test and Prove What is Best
The Context The apostle Paul was writing to the church (to the saints in Christ Jesus) in Philippi. And he was writing to encourage them in their walks of faith in obedience to the Lord because of their partnership in the gospel of Christ. And what was the gospel message that Paul preached? He preached … Continue reading Test and Prove What is Best
The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Ephesians 5:11-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “11Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. 14So it is said: “’Wake up, … Continue reading The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Run With It 