“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses … Continue reading IF Anyone is In Christ
Author: Sue Love
Knowing the Fear of The Lord
“Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast … Continue reading Knowing the Fear of The Lord
Ups and Downs
Life has its ups and downs.Sometimes laughter. Sometimes frowns.The ins and outs not clear.Faith is challenged. Do not fear! A miracle far outIt seems to be, without doubt.All hopeless now it seems,What is hoped for not just dreams. A sinking feeling thereMight leave someone in despair.A sigh comes from one’s chest –So much, so much … Continue reading Ups and Downs
A Building From God
Our Heavenly Dwelling “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not … Continue reading A Building From God
We Do Not Lose Heart
“Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, ‘I believed, and so I spoke,’ we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for … Continue reading We Do Not Lose Heart
Clay Vessels in the Potter’s Hands
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, … Continue reading Clay Vessels in the Potter’s Hands
Window Dressing
Window dressing, now impressing,Artful, skillful, and misleading,Superficial presentations,On this many now are feeding. Scheming, dreaming, eyes are beaming,Cunning, crafty, they are teaming,Skillful in their craft, deceiving,Many now in them believing. Fewer, fewer truth receiving,Less and less in Christ believing,Fewer, less, their sins are grieving,More and more they are deceiving. Fewer still the Lord obeying,And the … Continue reading Window Dressing
Renouncing Disgraceful Underhanded Ways
“Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:1-2 … Continue reading Renouncing Disgraceful Underhanded Ways
When One Turns to Christ
“Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that … Continue reading When One Turns to Christ
Run With It 