Psalms 94:3-7,21-22 ESV “O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. They crush your people, O Lord, and afflict your heritage. They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless; and they say, “The Lord does not see; … Continue reading They Band Together
Year: 2023
Whose Side are You On?
2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we … Continue reading Whose Side are You On?
Be Gracious to Me
Video Talk Psalms 119:129-136 ESV Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with … Continue reading Be Gracious to Me
Don’t Fret! Believe God!
Psalms 37:1-2,7 ESV Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out … Continue reading Don’t Fret! Believe God!
Straying Thoughts and Desires
2 Corinthians 11:1-4 ESV “I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his … Continue reading Straying Thoughts and Desires
The Schemes of the Devil
Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading The Schemes of the Devil
Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake
Matthew 10:16-22 ESV “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to … Continue reading Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake
Will You Follow Jesus?
Video Talk As believers in Jesus Christ we are to be his followers. And so I looked up this word “follow” on biblehub.com on its interlinear, and this is what it said: “To join one as a disciple.” “To cleave steadfastly to one, conform wholly to his example, in doing.” And in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary it … Continue reading Will You Follow Jesus?
Shoved Under the Rug
Ephesians 5:3-6 ESV “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who … Continue reading Shoved Under the Rug
Fixing People
The meme on social media reads this: “It’s not our job to fix people; it’s our job to love them even while they are broken.” DaveWillis.org. But is that true? I believe it is not. So, let’s look at some Scripture verses on that subject, shall we? Are We to Fix People? In Ephesians 4:1-16 … Continue reading Fixing People
Run With It 