1 Peter 4:1-2 ESV “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” Now … Continue reading They are Surprised When..
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Blessed are You (Video Talk)
Video Talk Luke 6:20-23 ESV “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when … Continue reading Blessed are You (Video Talk)
They Refused to Love the Truth
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV “The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they … Continue reading They Refused to Love the Truth
As You Come to Christ
I Peter 2:4-5 ESV “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." The church is … Continue reading As You Come to Christ
Keep Steady My Steps
Psalms 119:129-131 ESV “Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.” I love the Scriptures. Now not all of the Scriptures are to be applied specifically to our lives today. For example, we are … Continue reading Keep Steady My Steps
I Would Have Perished
Video Talk Psalms 119:92-95 ESV “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have given me life.I am yours; save me,for I have sought your precepts.The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,but I consider your testimonies.” “The law” for us … Continue reading I Would Have Perished
They Don’t Want to Change
Times of Difficulty2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of … Continue reading They Don’t Want to Change
Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Video Talk Matthew 10:16 ESV “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Jesus called his 12 disciples together and he sent them out to the “lost sheep of Israel” (to those professing faith in God but not in truth) to … Continue reading Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Jesus, Lead Me All the Way
Psalms 112:1 “Praise the Lord!Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,who greatly delights in his commandments!” We are blessed who walk in the fear of the Lord, who take God and his word seriously, and who do not shun the word of the Lord in order to follow after the ways of the flesh. … Continue reading Jesus, Lead Me All the Way
Crucified with Christ
Video Talk Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” In this video talk I discuss … Continue reading Crucified with Christ
Run With It 