Bring Out the People Who..

“Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes,who are deaf, yet have ears!All the nations gather together,and the peoples assemble.Who among them can declare this,and show us the former things?Let them bring their witnesses to prove them right,and let them hear and say, It is true.‘You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord,‘and my … Continue reading Bring Out the People Who..

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 8

“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 My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 8

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 7

“And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, ‘O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. Answer … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 7

Those Who Seek to Destroy My Life

“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you,as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,beholding your power and glory.Because your steadfast love is better than life,my lips will praise you.So I will bless … Continue reading Those Who Seek to Destroy My Life

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 6

“I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” “He reached down from on high and took hold of me;he drew me out of deep waters.He rescued me from my powerful … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 6

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 5

“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,before you were born I set you apart;I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 5

Other Lords Have Ruled

“The path of the righteous is level;you make level the way of the righteous.In the path of your judgments,O Lord, we wait for you;your name and remembranceare the desire of our soul.My soul yearns for you in the night;my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.For when your judgments are in the earth,the inhabitants of the … Continue reading Other Lords Have Ruled

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 4

Psalms 37:1-7 ESV “Fret not yourself because of evildoers;be not envious of wrongdoers!For they will soon fade like the grassand wither like the green herb.Trust in the Lord, and do good;dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord;trust … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 4

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 3

“I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 3

We Have a Strong City

“In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city;he sets up salvationas walls and bulwarks.Open the gates,that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.You keep him in perfect peacewhose mind is stayed on you,because he trusts in you.Trust in the Lord forever,for the Lord … Continue reading We Have a Strong City