1 Timothy 1:12-14 ESV “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for … Continue reading But I Received Mercy
Year: 2024
Danger’s Lurking
Danger’s lurking, humans squirreling,Minds are filled with garbage hurling,Life’s disaster going faster,Sin is now their Lord and Master. Open letter to the hurting,Sin is danger, don’t be flirting.Don’t escape in what is magicOr life can turn and be tragic. Time on earth not without limits,Time is ticking hours and minutes,No one knows the final hourWhen … Continue reading Danger’s Lurking
For Correction and/or For Love
“At this also my heart tremblesand leaps out of its place.2 Keep listening to the thunder of his voiceand the rumbling that comes from his mouth.3 Under the whole heaven he lets it go,and his lightning to the corners of the earth.4 After it his voice roars;he thunders with his majestic voice,and he does not … Continue reading For Correction and/or For Love
Outside of God’s Will
“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the … Continue reading Outside of God’s Will
The Church, a Place of Business
Matthew 21:12-13 ESV “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but you make it … Continue reading The Church, a Place of Business
A Remnant Remains
I am reading in Isaiah 1, but I am going to be translating this to our day and time and to how it applies to the church today, especially to the church here in America, which is where I live and know (generally speaking). For I attended the gatherings of the church from infancy on … Continue reading A Remnant Remains
Do Your Words Offend Others?
Matthew 15:1-20 ESV Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God commanded, … Continue reading Do Your Words Offend Others?
When Windows Close
When windows close,A door will open.Trust in your Lord.Do not be frightened. When dangers hail,And windows shatter,Don’t be afraidOf what’s the matter. Have peace in Christ.Fully trust His Word.God cares for you.Every prayer He’s heard. He’s in controlOver all your life,So rest in Him,Give not up to strife. Your Lord is near,Has your best in … Continue reading When Windows Close
The Storms of Life
“And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are … Continue reading The Storms of Life
Run With It 