A Crooked and Twisted Generation

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 A Crooked and Twisted Generation

With All Your Heart

Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” As I read … Continue reading With All Your Heart

What is Unwholesome Talk?

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” ESV “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according … Continue reading What is Unwholesome Talk?

Integrity and Uprightness

Psalms 25:4-5,10,19-21 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.”“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.”“Consider how many … Continue reading Integrity and Uprightness

A Lamp to My Feet

Psalms 119:105,110-112 “Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.”“The wicked have laid a snare for me,but I do not stray from your precepts.Your testimonies are my heritage forever,for they are the joy of my heart.I incline my heart to perform your statutesforever, to the end.” If the Word of … Continue reading A Lamp to My Feet

Bondservants of Christ

Ephesians 6:5-7 ESV “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man.” … Continue reading Bondservants of Christ

Hope, Patience, and Prayer

Romans 12:12 ESV “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Hope Now I am not going to look up a bunch of words today, so I am going to just share my understanding here on this word “hope,” for this is me having my quiet time with the Lord and letting … Continue reading Hope, Patience, and Prayer

Church, Come Back to Christ

Luke 19:45-48 ESV “And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, saying to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be a house of prayer,” but you have made it a den of robbers.’ “And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the … Continue reading Church, Come Back to Christ

The Song He Had for Me to Sing

Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV “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 … Continue reading The Song He Had for Me to Sing