“At this also my heart tremblesand leaps out of its place.2 Keep listening to the thunder of his voiceand the rumbling that comes from his mouth.3 Under the whole heaven he lets it go,and his lightning to the corners of the earth.4 After it his voice roars;he thunders with his majestic voice,and he does not … Continue reading For Correction and/or For Love
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Outside of God’s Will
“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the … Continue reading Outside of God’s Will
The Church, a Place of Business
Matthew 21:12-13 ESV “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but you make it … Continue reading The Church, a Place of Business
A Remnant Remains
I am reading in Isaiah 1, but I am going to be translating this to our day and time and to how it applies to the church today, especially to the church here in America, which is where I live and know (generally speaking). For I attended the gatherings of the church from infancy on … Continue reading A Remnant Remains
Do Your Words Offend Others?
Matthew 15:1-20 ESV Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God commanded, … Continue reading Do Your Words Offend Others?
The Storms of Life
“And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are … Continue reading The Storms of Life
Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
“Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.Plead my cause and redeem me;give me life according to your promise!Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek your statutes.Great is your mercy, O Lord;give me life according to your rules.Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not … Continue reading Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
Be the Salt and Light
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." (Matthew 5:13 ESV) Salt is used for seasoning and for preserving food. And to season is to flavor, … Continue reading Be the Salt and Light
Whom Will You Serve?
I am reading in Joshua 24 (Old Testament) some of the history of the physical nation of Israel, the Jews, how God led them and provided for them and protected them and fought for them over many years. And now those who survived the time in wilderness, and the battles which followed, were in the … Continue reading Whom Will You Serve?
I Hope in God’s Words
“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.I call to you; save me,that I may observe your testimonies.I rise before dawn and cry for help;I hope in your words.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.Hear my voice according to your … Continue reading I Hope in God’s Words
Run With It 