2 Peter 3:13-14 ESV “But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. “Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” There is a day coming when the Lord will judge … Continue reading Don’t Let Them Persuade You

Summary Acts 14:1-18 Paul and Barnabas, and perhaps John, too, were being faced with much opposition and persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for Jesus and for his gospel of salvation. But they did not let this stop them from proclaiming boldly the word of the Lord. At one … Continue reading Both Praise and Persecution

The Body of Christ Probably most of what is called “church” today is not the church, i.e. it is not the body of Christ. For, most “churches,” at least here in America, are man-made institutions, which are businesses, marketed to the world just like any other business. They are physical buildings and denominations, too. The … Continue reading Just Keep Obeying Him

Acts 14:1-2 ESV “Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.” The Lord called Saul (Paul) and Barnabas for the work of … Continue reading Enemies of All Righteousness

Romans 12:1 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.” A lot of people reading Ephesians and Romans focus on Paul’s words where he talks about how we are not saved by works … Continue reading Pride Says, “My Do It!”

Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV “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.” A Prisoner … Continue reading Love, Peace and Unity

Tuesday, December 04, 2012, 8:09 a.m. – the Lord Jesus woke me with this song: Blessed Are You / An Original Work / August 29, 2012 Based off Luke 6:20-49 NIV 1984 “Blessed are you; Blessed are you who are poor For God’s kingdom is yours. Blessed are you; Blessed are you who are hungry, … Continue reading Pagan Revelry (Repost)

Hebrews 12:2-3 ESV “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not … Continue reading Do Not Grow Weary

Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy … Continue reading If We Want Different Results

Acts 10:1-5 ESV “At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision … Continue reading God Answers Prayers