“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. … Continue reading Letters to the Seven Churches, Smyrna
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When I Can’t Hear Him
“To you, O Lord, I call;my rock, be not deaf to me,lest, if you be silent to me,I become like those who go down to the pit.Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy,when I cry to you for help,when I lift up my handstoward your most holy sanctuary.” “Blessed be the Lord!For he has … Continue reading When I Can’t Hear Him
Bear One Another’s Burdens
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual … Continue reading Bear One Another’s Burdens
The Lord is My Portion
“The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.At … Continue reading The Lord is My Portion
Letters to the Seven Churches, Ephesus
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call … Continue reading Letters to the Seven Churches, Ephesus
Jesus Died to Free Us
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will … Continue reading Jesus Died to Free Us
A Woman Called of God
“And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my … Continue reading A Woman Called of God
My Heart’s One Desire
“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israeland his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:‘I am the first and I am the last;besides me there is no god.Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.Let him declare and set it before me,since I appointed an ancient people.Let them declare what is to come, and what will … Continue reading My Heart’s One Desire
Go God’s Way, Not Your Way
“When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus … Continue reading Go God’s Way, Not Your Way
You’re All I Want, Jesus
“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.” “Good and upright is the Lord;therefore he instructs sinners in the way.He leads the humble in what is right,and teaches the humble his … Continue reading You’re All I Want, Jesus
