Now Jesus paid it all one day, And so my sins He took away. He pardoned me of all my sin So I would now live just for Him. For in His death He ransomed me So from my sin I’d be set free, So I would walk with Him each day And kneel to … Continue reading Jesus Paid it All
Year: 2023
Called of God to His Service
Before We Were Born Jeremiah 1:4-5 ESV Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Now this was the calling of God on the life of Jeremiah … Continue reading Called of God to His Service
All Worshipers of Images
Psalms 97:6-7 ESV “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” This reminds me a little bit of Romans 1:18-32 where we read that what can be known about God is … Continue reading All Worshipers of Images
Receiving Jesus Christ
Video Talk John 1:9-13 ESV “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did … Continue reading Receiving Jesus Christ
Abusers and the Abused
Psalms 62:3-4 ESV “How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah” This passage of Scripture is somewhat open … Continue reading Abusers and the Abused
Keep Walking with the Lord
Video Talk Matthew 24:3-14 ESV “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, ‘Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ And Jesus answered them, ‘See that no one leads you astray. For … Continue reading Keep Walking with the Lord
Evil’s Spreading Influence Over the Masses
Matthew 16:5-12 ESV “When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, ‘We brought no bread.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said, ‘O you of little faith, … Continue reading Evil’s Spreading Influence Over the Masses
In the Wilderness
Video Talk Isaiah 40:3 ESV A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” This was prophesied by Isaiah but it was fulfilled in John the Baptist who prepared the way for Jesus Christ’s physical ministry on the earth and for the … Continue reading In the Wilderness
Speaking Truth and Showing Love
A responder to one of my blogs said this today in response to the blog post, “Bellowing with their Mouths” (1): “Thank you for this reflection on Psalm 59 and how it speaks to the reality of persecution and opposition that Christians may face. I appreciate your emphasis on the importance of speaking the truth … Continue reading Speaking Truth and Showing Love
Are Works Necessary?
James 2:14-19,26 ESV “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them … Continue reading Are Works Necessary?
Run With It 