“I hate those who are double-minded,But I love Your law.You are my hiding place and my shield;I wait for Your word.Depart from me, evildoers,That I may observe the commandments of my God.Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” (Psalm 119:113-116 NASB1995) In the … Continue reading Beware The Double-Minded
A Light to My Path
“Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.” (Psalm 119:105-106 NASB1995) If we believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, this is what our faith should look like. The Word of God … Continue reading A Light to My Path
Your Testimonies My Delight
“Deal bountifully with Your servant,That I may live and keep Your word.Open my eyes, that I may beholdWonderful things from Your law.I am a stranger in the earth;Do not hide Your commandments from me.My soul is crushed with longingAfter Your ordinances at all times.You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed,Who wander from Your commandments.Take away reproach … Continue reading Your Testimonies My Delight
Love God! Love His Word!
“You are near, O Lord,And all Your commandments are truth.Of old I have known from Your testimoniesThat You have founded them forever.” (Psalm 119:151-152 NASB) I was part of the gatherings of the church from infancy on up. My parents were part of that same church fellowship all 86 years of their lives, and their … Continue reading Love God! Love His Word!
Crazy for Jesus
The Church Under Fire Chapter Six Crazy for Jesus May 27, 2023 And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, … Continue reading Crazy for Jesus
My Grace is Sufficient for You
“Righteous are You, O Lord,And upright are Your judgments.You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousnessAnd exceeding faithfulness.My zeal has consumed me,Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.Your word is very pure,Therefore Your servant loves it.I am small and despised,Yet I do not forget Your precepts.Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,And Your law is truth.Trouble and … Continue reading My Grace is Sufficient for You
The One Who Desires Life
“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must … Continue reading The One Who Desires Life
Don’t Listen to The Cockroaches
The context here is that of believers in Jesus Christ needing to be those who are putting aside all sinful desires and actions and to long for the pure word of God that they may grow to maturity in Christ and in their salvation. We are to be those who offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable … Continue reading Don’t Listen to The Cockroaches
Called of God to Ministry
Do you remember the story in Luke 7:36-50 of the sinful woman who entered the Pharisee’s house who, standing behind Jesus, at his feet, weeping, began to wet his feet with her tears and with her hair, kissing his feet and anointing them with perfume? And do you recall the Pharisee’s response? He said to … Continue reading Called of God to Ministry
Now Faithful to The Calling
The Church Under Fire Chapter Five Now Faithful to the Calling May 27, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. Recap: Paul was giving his defense to King Agrippa, and so he relayed to him how he had been on the road to Damascus to persecute and perhaps put to death even … Continue reading Now Faithful to The Calling
Run With It 