Jeremiah 23:1-3 ESV “’Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!’ declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: ‘You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I … Continue reading Shepherds Who Destroy and Scatter
Year: 2024
Making the Gospel More User Friendly?
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will … Continue reading Making the Gospel More User Friendly?
Jesus as Lord of Our Lives
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall … Continue reading Jesus as Lord of Our Lives
They’re Not the Same
Things I used to like beforeThey’re not the sameNot anymore Times have changed and so have IThe things gone byDon’t make me cry Things that used to entertainAffect me notThey’re all in vain Past is past, so let it goYou do not needThe great big show An Original Work / September 5, 2023
A Change in My Behavior
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:7-8 ESV) What this passage of Scripture … Continue reading A Change in My Behavior
Set Yourselves Apart for The Lord
The Israelites of Jeremiah’s time were sinning greatly against God. They were dishonest, liars, rebellious, idolatrous, adulterous, sexually immoral, senseless, stubborn, wicked, self-indulgent and treacherous people who did not honor God but who rejected the Lord and his commandments, and who gave themselves up to idols (other gods) to serve them, instead. And they were … Continue reading Set Yourselves Apart for The Lord
Strange Things Will Take Place
1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:2 To know wisdom and instruction,to understand words of insight,3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,in righteousness, justice, and equity;4 to give prudence to the simple,knowledge and discretion to the youth—5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,and the one who understands obtain guidance,6 … Continue reading Strange Things Will Take Place
Don’t Love the Darkness
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not … Continue reading Don’t Love the Darkness
Run With It 