“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian … Continue reading A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
Year: 2024
They Turned Away From Us
“You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— … Continue reading They Turned Away From Us
Bring Them Home
They are wand’ring far from home,From the Lord their souls do roam.Looking not to God above,Trusting not in Jesus’ love. Trusting in themselves alone,Spending time on their Smart PhonesDoing what their flesh desires,And do not what God requires. Looking to the flesh of man,Not on God’s grace do they stand.Stand on intellect and flesh,With the … Continue reading Bring Them Home
Suffering for the Gospel
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us … Continue reading Suffering for the Gospel
Keep Persevering
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, … Continue reading Keep Persevering
The Truth That is in Christ Jesus
“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading The Truth That is in Christ Jesus
A Fateful Day
A fateful day on lives did prey,A sadness filled the air.Then fear arose, and billows flowed,And lives were in despair. Confusion felt by all that day.In wonderment they staredAs buildings fell, and dreams dispelled,Their future now they feared. The flags half mast, the people bowedTheir heads to pray to God.They called on Him to help … Continue reading A Fateful Day
When Each Part is Working Properly
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading When Each Part is Working Properly
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and … Continue reading One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
The Work of Your Hands
“I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,for you have exalted above all thingsyour name and your word.On the day I called, you answered me;my strength of soul you increased.” (Psalms 138:2-3 ESV) “Though I walk in the midst of trouble,you preserve my life;you … Continue reading The Work of Your Hands
Run With It 