2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 NASB “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches … Continue reading Thankful for My Church Family
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
For IF We Died with Him
2 Timothy 2:11-13 ESV “The statement is trustworthy: “For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” I don’t know how many … Continue reading For IF We Died with Him
Sin is a Heart Issue
Matthew 5:27-28 ESV “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 lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Sin is a heart issue. “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual … Continue reading Sin is a Heart Issue
Fight the Good Fight
1 Timothy 6:3-4 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing.” A Different Doctrine What is the predominant doctrine being taught today in the gatherings of the … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight
Love God and Hate Evil
Psalms 97:1, 6-7 ESV “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” What are worthless idols? They are … Continue reading Love God and Hate Evil
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
The Apostle Paul wrote this as a letter to Timothy, but that doesn’t mean that some or all of it can’t be applied to our lives in some way. For, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped … Continue reading A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
He Turns it Wherever He Will
Proverbs 21:1-4 ESV “The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Haughty eyes … Continue reading He Turns it Wherever He Will
In the Midst of Trouble
Psalms 138:7-8 ESV “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” … Continue reading In the Midst of Trouble
We Wait in Hope for The Lord
Psalms 33:4-5 NIV “For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” In today’s world, especially, it is difficult to discern truth from lies, for so many people are lying to us from … Continue reading We Wait in Hope for The Lord
“My House Will be Called”
Mark 11:15-17 NIV “On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he … Continue reading “My House Will be Called”
