We read in James 1:27: "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." Has anyone on here studied this subject biblically and with regard historically as to what the situation was with orphans and widows … Continue reading Widows and Orphans
Author: Sue Love
The Testing of Our Faith
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood … Continue reading The Testing of Our Faith
Pray for Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me … Continue reading Pray for Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
The Whole Armor of God
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given … Continue reading The Whole Armor of God
Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this … Continue reading Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
Stand in the People’s Gate
“Thus said the Lord to me: ‘Go and stand in the People's Gate, by which the kings of Judah enter and by which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem, and say: “Hear the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who … Continue reading Stand in the People’s Gate
For You are My Praise
“Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed;Save me and I will be saved,For You are my praise.Look, they keep saying to me,‘Where is the word of the Lord?Let it come now!’But as for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd after You,Nor have I longed for the woeful day;You Yourself … Continue reading For You are My Praise
According to Our Works
“The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?‘I the Lord search the heartand test the mind,to give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.’” (Jeremiah 17:9-10 ESV; see also Romans 2:6-8; Galatians 6:7-8) I sometimes hear other people and some pastors quote verse nine here and … Continue reading According to Our Works
Trust in The Lord
“Thus says the Lord,‘Cursed is the man who trusts in mankindAnd makes flesh his strength,And whose heart turns away from the Lord.For he will be like a bush in the desertAnd will not see when prosperity comes,But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness,A land of salt without inhabitant.Blessed is the man who trusts … Continue reading Trust in The Lord
Keep Your Behavior Excellent
“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of … Continue reading Keep Your Behavior Excellent
Run With It 