“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out … Continue reading The Past is Supposed to be Past
Year: 2024
Being of the Same Mind
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more … Continue reading Being of the Same Mind
The Road Less Traveled
I had a choice between two roads –One was narrow, and one was broad,One was honest, and one a fraud,One of the devil, one of God. I had to choose which one to take –The road less traveled, will it do?Or should I choose what others do?Which will be false, and which is true? I … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
I Have Seen a Horrible Thing
“But in the prophets of JerusalemI have seen a horrible thing:they commit adultery and walk in lies;they strengthen the hands of evildoers,so that no one turns from his evil;all of them have become like Sodom to me,and its inhabitants like Gomorrah.” (Jeremiah 23:14 ESV) “They say continually to those who despise the word of the … Continue reading I Have Seen a Horrible Thing
The Shepherds Who Destroy
“’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 will attend to … Continue reading The Shepherds Who Destroy
Ponderings
Pondering my heart’s desire,Lord, of You, I must inquire,What, of me, do You requireSo that I obey Your will? Living in a situation,Often found in tribulation,Want to sing in jubilation,My heart Holy Spirit fill. Be my vision, live Your mission,Circumstances not conditions,Dedication to Your vision,May my heart to You obey. Sacrifices, holy to You,Sword of … Continue reading Ponderings
Tempted with Evil
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when … Continue reading Tempted with Evil
Needing Wisdom
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Needing Wisdom
Leap for Joy?
Let’s have a show of hands. How many of us, when we go through tough trials, immediately count it all joy? How many of us delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and in difficulties? How many of us, when people hate us, when they exclude us and insult us and reject our … Continue reading Leap for Joy?
His Gentle Whisper
In the stillness of the moment,As I sit here in the silence,I am talking with my Savior,And I’m listening for His kindness. I can hear His gentle whisper,As He breaks through all the hush,And He tells me that He loves me,Which He does, so very much. As He tenderly instructs me,In what He is all … Continue reading His Gentle Whisper
Run With It 