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

Secretly Bringing in Destructive Heresies

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in … Continue reading Secretly Bringing in Destructive Heresies

Be So Aware

Of Satan’s snare be so aware,And do not live without a care.He’ll wipe you right off of your feetAnd kick you down in deep defeat.He’s tricky, he is, there’s no doubt,He’ll give a one, two, then you’re out. So, put on armor that’s of God,Remain awake, without a nod.Walk in the light, and not the … Continue reading Be So Aware

Pay Close Attention to What You Read

“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, ‘This is my … Continue reading Pay Close Attention to What You Read

Grow in the Grace of God

“Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when … Continue reading Grow in the Grace of God

For His Good Pleasure

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV). What does this … Continue reading For His Good Pleasure