Luke 9:23 ESV “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” When Jesus Christ died on that cross for our sins it was so that we would be delivered from our slavery (addiction, bondage) to sin and so we … Continue reading Denying Self or Denying Jesus?
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My times with the Lord in His Word
Do You Take God Seriously?
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy … Continue reading Do You Take God Seriously?
We Learn Obedience through Suffering
Hebrews 5:7-9 ESV “In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he … Continue reading We Learn Obedience through Suffering
Unwilling to Hear the Truth
Isaiah 30:1-3 ESV “’Ah, stubborn children,’ declares the Lord, ‘who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh … Continue reading Unwilling to Hear the Truth
Are You in the Midst of Liars?
Psalms 57:1-3 ESV “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send … Continue reading Are You in the Midst of Liars?
Being Faithful to His Design
Psalms 33:10-12 ESV “The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!” So, I … Continue reading Being Faithful to His Design
Because He Delighted in Me
Psalms 18:1-3 ESV “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved … Continue reading Because He Delighted in Me
Defiled Minds and Consciences
Titus 1:7-9 ESV “For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be … Continue reading Defiled Minds and Consciences
Love Your Lord God
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 ESV “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Do you know what it takes to love God like this? Well, first of all we need to be in … Continue reading Love Your Lord God
Four Responses to The Word
The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:2-9 ESV “And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them: ‘Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky … Continue reading Four Responses to The Word
Run With It 