Am I Passionate? Yes!

Romans 12:9-10 NIV “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” If we love God with this kind of love, we prefer what God prefers. And he prefers what is holy, righteous, godly, morally pure, honest, faithful, and … Continue reading Am I Passionate? Yes!

Shining Like Bright Lights

Philippians 2:14-16 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading Shining Like Bright Lights

God is Able

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, … Continue reading God is Able

Not Leaning on Our Own Understanding

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV “Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.” As followers of Jesus Christ we are to be led of the Spirit of God. Now, in order to be led of the Spirit of God … Continue reading Not Leaning on Our Own Understanding

The Best Life You Will Ever Have

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) When I read this one verse, I wanted to know the context, so I read through all of 2 Peter 3 to get the context. And the context … Continue reading The Best Life You Will Ever Have

Honor Christ the Lord as Holy

“Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone … Continue reading Honor Christ the Lord as Holy

They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways

I read in Isaiah 58 (NIV). And I began with verse 11: “The Lord will guide you always;he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched landand will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden,like a spring whose waters never fail.” I have a little card holder that has memory Scriptures on index cards … Continue reading They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways

Lead Me, Lord, In Your Truth

Psalms 25:4-5 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;for you I wait all the day long.” In the talk video that follows here, I shared a little bit of my testimony of God’s calling on my … Continue reading Lead Me, Lord, In Your Truth

Because I Love You

Psalms 103:17-19 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,and his kingdom rules over all.” A lot of people will disregard this … Continue reading Because I Love You

Speaking the Truth in Love

John 13:34-35 ESV “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” There is a lot of confusion today over this … Continue reading Speaking the Truth in Love