For By Grace

January 14, 2018 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, forgiveness, gospel, grace, obedience, original songs, repentance, Salvation, truth, walk of faith

This song is based off Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV 1984): “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Salvation is a free gift from God. We do nothing to earn it or to deserve … Continue reading For By Grace

Journal Entry 1/13/18

January 13, 2018 Sue Love My Walk of Faith abuse, addiction, anxiety, Christianity, doubts, Encouragement, Faith, fears, Healing, Journal, original songs, peace, recovery, spiritual warfare, trust, truth

Journal Entry 1/13/18, 2:10 p.m. Five days ago my husband professed to me that he had trusted Jesus Christ to be Lord of his life, and that he had given his life over to the Lord. The following day I was battling fear in my mind and heart. What if this is not the real … Continue reading Journal Entry 1/13/18

They Heap Abuse

January 13, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional abuse, Christianity, deception, Encouragement, Faith, false gospel, false teachers, heresies, hypocrites, judgment, lies, original songs, sin addicted, truth

The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV). But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their depraved conduct … Continue reading They Heap Abuse

Follow Him

January 13, 2018 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, crucified life, crucifixion, Encouragement, eternal life, Faith, Jesus Christ, obedience, original songs, poetry, repentance, scripture, self-denial

Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, i.e. if he would be one of his followers, he (or she) must first of all deny (disallow; repudiate; forbid) himself, i.e. renounce his life of sin, of selfishness, and of following his own will and way for his life. He must take up his cross … Continue reading Follow Him

Of the Same Kind

January 12, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, crucified life, Encouragement, eternal life with God, Faith, freedom, godliness, gospel, grace, holiness, honesty, integrity, morality, original songs, purity, righteousness, Salvation

Does everyone who has faith in God have the same kind of faith? Does it matter if we don’t? Do all types of faith lead to the same end result? The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Peter 1 (Select vv. NASB). Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who … Continue reading Of the Same Kind

Battle for the Mind

January 12, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional armor of God, battle, Christianity, discernment, Encouragement, Faith, fear, God, humility, Jesus Christ, resist Satan, Satan, Songs, spiritual warfare, suffering, trust

We are in a battle, and the battle is for our minds and our hearts. Satan is our foe, and he is out to destroy us. So, he will come at us from all different angles to try to break us down, to try to discourage us, to try to get us to give in … Continue reading Battle for the Mind

Fit for Service

January 12, 2018 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, holiness, holy vessels, humility, hypocrisy, original songs, peace, poetry, purity, servants, service, testing, transformation, truth, unity, walk of faith, witnesses

Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.” But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Lu. 9:61-62) “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to … Continue reading Fit for Service

Call on Him

January 11, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional addiction, Christianity, confidence, deliverance, distress, Encouragement, endurance, Faith, Healing, hope, Love, Praise, rest, Salvation, singing, Songs, Thanks, trust, wounds

Our God, the One and Only True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is absolutely amazing! His grace is amazing! He loves us so much that he, Jesus Christ, God the Son, died on a cross for our sins. He died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. He died, … Continue reading Call on Him

First Things First

January 11, 2018 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, darkness, Encouragement, Faith, Jesus follower, kingdom of God, light, Lordship of Christ, Love, order, original songs, priorities, righteousness, witnessing

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matt 6:33). “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am … Continue reading First Things First

Fully Ready

January 10, 2018 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, darkness, Encouragement, Faith, forgiveness, gospel, Jesus Christ, light, original songs, Persecution, poetry, Salvation, suffering, weeping, witness

Paul said that he was compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, not knowing what would happen to him there. He said, “I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is … Continue reading Fully Ready

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

Year: 2018