“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, … Continue reading Keep Persevering
The Truth That is in Christ Jesus
“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading The Truth That is in Christ Jesus
A Fateful Day
A fateful day on lives did prey,A sadness filled the air.Then fear arose, and billows flowed,And lives were in despair. Confusion felt by all that day.In wonderment they staredAs buildings fell, and dreams dispelled,Their future now they feared. The flags half mast, the people bowedTheir heads to pray to God.They called on Him to help … Continue reading A Fateful Day
When Each Part is Working Properly
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading When Each Part is Working Properly
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and … Continue reading One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
The Work of Your Hands
“I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,for you have exalted above all thingsyour name and your word.On the day I called, you answered me;my strength of soul you increased.” (Psalms 138:2-3 ESV) “Though I walk in the midst of trouble,you preserve my life;you … Continue reading The Work of Your Hands
Secretly Bringing in Destructive Heresies
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in … Continue reading Secretly Bringing in Destructive Heresies
Be So Aware
Of Satan’s snare be so aware,And do not live without a care.He’ll wipe you right off of your feetAnd kick you down in deep defeat.He’s tricky, he is, there’s no doubt,He’ll give a one, two, then you’re out. So, put on armor that’s of God,Remain awake, without a nod.Walk in the light, and not the … Continue reading Be So Aware
Pay Close Attention to What You Read
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, ‘This is my … Continue reading Pay Close Attention to What You Read
Grow in the Grace of God
“Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when … Continue reading Grow in the Grace of God
Run With It 