“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we … Continue reading That the Word May Be Honored
Year: 2024
Herald of Good News
“Go on up to a high mountain,O Zion, herald of good news;lift up your voice with strength,O Jerusalem, herald of good news;lift it up, fear not;say to the cities of Judah,‘Behold your God!’Behold, the Lord God comes with might,and his arm rules for him;behold, his reward is with him,and his recompense before him.He will tend … Continue reading Herald of Good News
A Voice Cries, “Make Straight the Way”
A voice cries:“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Every valley shall be lifted up,and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level,and the rough places a plain.And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,and all flesh shall see it … Continue reading A Voice Cries, “Make Straight the Way”
Give it a Rest
When we don’t understand,Trust His plan.When life doesn’t make sense,Trust His ways. When things often confuse,Trust His care.When the answers don’t come,Trust His grace. When the myst’ries are there,Say a prayer.When bewilderment nods,Overcome. When complexities scheme,Know He’s there.When we can’t trust in man,Rest in God. For, we may never knowWhat’s in store,Or how God’s working … Continue reading Give it a Rest
We Who Wait for the Lord
“Why do you say, O Jacob,and speak, O Israel,‘My way is hidden from the Lord,and my right is disregarded by my God’?Have you not known? Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He does not faint or grow weary;his understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the faint,and … Continue reading We Who Wait for the Lord
With All of Your Heart
And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your … Continue reading With All of Your Heart
Temples of Business
“And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. And he … Continue reading Temples of Business
Going South
For those who are talking the walk, but who are not walking the walk You say you believe,But then you deceive.You claim you’re a Christian,But it’s just a religion. You say He is Lord;With Him, not accord.You claim His forgiveness,But turn church into business. You say you are saved,But, you’re still depraved.You claim you are … Continue reading Going South
Cut Them All Off
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” (Mark 9:42 ESV) It is bad enough when anyone of us sins against the Lord and against other humans, but … Continue reading Cut Them All Off
If We Will Let Him
“I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord,who made heaven and earth. “He will not let your foot be moved;he who keeps you will not slumber.Behold, he who keeps Israelwill neither slumber nor sleep. “The Lord is your keeper;the Lord is your shade on your … Continue reading If We Will Let Him
Run With It 