Romans 12:1-2 ESV “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 … Continue reading By the Renewal of Your Mind
Benefits of Forgiveness
Someone challenged me yesterday to look at what I have been sharing on the subject of God’s forgiveness of sins, and to look for positive remarks I have made concerning our Lord’s forgiveness of our sins. So, I am accepting that challenge and I am combing through my recent documents to see what I have … Continue reading Benefits of Forgiveness
They Persecute Me Without Cause
Psalms 119:161-168 ESV "Princes persecute me without cause,but my heart stands in awe of your words.I rejoice at your wordlike one who finds great spoil.I hate and abhor falsehood,but I love your law.Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous rules.Great peace have those who love your law;nothing can make them stumble.I hope for … Continue reading They Persecute Me Without Cause
Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
Ephesians 6:10-13 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
Rendering Service with Good Will
Ephesians 6:5-9 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 Rendering Service with Good Will
The Two Shall Become One Flesh
Ephesians 5:21-24 ESV “…submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so … Continue reading The Two Shall Become One Flesh
Pay Attention to How You Walk
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 Pay Attention to How You Walk
What is Killing the Church?
Ephesians 5:3-11 ESV “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who … Continue reading What is Killing the Church?
Walking in Love
Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” When we imitate God with our lives, we are not mimicking nor are we impersonating him like some actors and comedians imitate other … Continue reading Walking in Love
Stop Lying! Speak Truth
Ephesians 4:25 “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” The Lord Jesus is leading me this morning to take a slightly different approach to this passage of Scripture than usual, but the result will be the same. For there … Continue reading Stop Lying! Speak Truth
Run With It 