“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill abide in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.’For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowlerand from the deadly pestilence.He will cover you with his pinions,and under his wings … Continue reading My Refuge and My Fortress
Author: Sue Love
Beware of the Pharisees
Now the disciples “had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. And he cautioned them, saying, ‘Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.’ And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. And Jesus, aware … Continue reading Beware of the Pharisees
When Miracles Don’t Happen
When miracles don’t happenExactly when we hoped,And things go on as normal;We don’t know how to cope; When troubles, disappointments,Are foll’wing us around,And sadness starts to linger,And gladness turns to frowns; When all the world around usIs turning upside down,And honesty is missing,And faithfulness not found; When liars and deceiversAre pulling all their tricks,And people … Continue reading When Miracles Don’t Happen
Must We Die to Sin?
“And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and … Continue reading Must We Die to Sin?
Becoming Followers of Christ
“And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For … Continue reading Becoming Followers of Christ
Live as Children of Light
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful … Continue reading Live as Children of Light
Not Even a Hint Of
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: … Continue reading Not Even a Hint Of
So That We Please Him
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV) To be an imitator of God is to be one of his followers, one who emulates him in character, mind, heart, and purpose, … Continue reading So That We Please Him
As Bondservants of Jesus Christ
“Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever … Continue reading As Bondservants of Jesus Christ
In the Strength of the Lord
“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 In the Strength of the Lord
Run With It 