Revelation 2:8-11 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a … Continue reading The Slander of False Christians
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I Weep Over Them
Psalms 59:1-4 ESV “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of … Continue reading I Weep Over Them
Wake Up From Your Sleep!
Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love … Continue reading Wake Up From Your Sleep!
I Pray this Would be the Time
Many false commitments That were not true to form. Many false confessions That not to Christ conformed. Many empty chatters That ne’er went anywhere. Many lies, deceptions, And not the truth was shared. Many staged professions Of faith, faith not sincere. Many times admissions Of sin, not truth in gear. Many are such wand’rings Of … Continue reading I Pray this Would be the Time
I Want You to Know
Philippians 1:12-14 ESV “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord … Continue reading I Want You to Know
Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
Isaiah 46:1-2 ESV “Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; their idols are on beasts and livestock; these things you carry are borne as burdens on weary beasts. They stoop; they bow down together; they cannot save the burden, but themselves go into captivity.” What is an idol? Does it have to be anything physical? What does … Continue reading Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
Sexual Immorality among Professing Christians
My husband Rick and I are in a place where many people are also situated, more people than most realize, and it isn’t a physical place, but it is in a marriage situation where one spouse is or was a sex addict and the other is not. Both are professing Christians, though, but one has … Continue reading Sexual Immorality among Professing Christians
Men Play Games
An Original Work / July 2, 2022 Men play games, and it’s insane What they in pride do hope to gain. Full of tricks and trips and pride They now take others for a ride. Liars plenty in disguise, They’re not so very, very wise. Hide their motives, truth not tell, Manipulating men to hell. … Continue reading Men Play Games
Are You Lonely and Afflicted?
Psalms 25:8-10 ESV “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” When I was around the … Continue reading Are You Lonely and Afflicted?
Great Persecution Against the Church
Acts 8:1 ESV “And Saul approved of his execution.” Stephen was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit who was chosen to be one of the first of seven deacons in the early church. And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. But he … Continue reading Great Persecution Against the Church
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