The True Light Enlightens

“There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them … Continue reading The True Light Enlightens

Lies Spread Against You

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the … Continue reading Lies Spread Against You

Salt Becoming Tasteless

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” (Matthew 5:13 NASB1995) We who profess faith in Jesus Christ are to be those who have … Continue reading Salt Becoming Tasteless

Adultery in Your Heart

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is … Continue reading Adultery in Your Heart

Whatever You Do

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the … Continue reading Whatever You Do

God’s Commands, My Delight!

“If Your law had not been my delight,Then I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget Your precepts,For by them You have revived me.I am Yours, save me;For I have sought Your precepts.” (Psalm 119:92-94 NASB1995) We who believe in Jesus Christ are under the New Covenant God has with his people of … Continue reading God’s Commands, My Delight!

The Lord is Near

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard … Continue reading The Lord is Near

The Upward Call of God

“Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what … Continue reading The Upward Call of God