Proverbs 9:1-6 ESV “Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, ‘Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!’ To … Continue reading Wisdom or Folly?
Perverted Grace
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” As believers in Jesus Christ we are to be followers of Jesus, living our lives after his example … Continue reading Perverted Grace
Are You Weary?
Galatians 6:9-10 NIV “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” For what reasons might we become … Continue reading Are You Weary?
His Adulterous Church
Isaiah 66:1-2 NIV “This is what the Lord says: ‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?’ declares the Lord.” There are many people … Continue reading His Adulterous Church
Don’t Be Deceived!
Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” This word translated “caught” can mean literally to be caught red-handed in … Continue reading Don’t Be Deceived!
Submitting to God’s Purposes
Proverbs 15:9-11 ESV “The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!” We … Continue reading Submitting to God’s Purposes
Ponderings
An Original Work / October 21, 2020 Pondering my heart’s desire, Lord, of You, I must inquire, What, of me, do You require So that I obey Your will? Living in a situation, Often found in tribulation, Want to sing in jubilation, My heart Holy Spirit fill. Be my vision, live Your mission, Circumstances not … Continue reading Ponderings
Make it Straight, Not Crooked
Isaiah 40:3-5 ESV A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of … Continue reading Make it Straight, Not Crooked
Falling in Love?
The Lord put this song in my mind only for the purpose of illustration, and not in any way condoning or supporting its message: Can't Help Falling in Love Songwriters: George David Weiss / Hugo E. Peretti / Luigi Creatore Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with … Continue reading Falling in Love?
Who Have Obtained a Faith
By the Righteousness of God 2 Peter 1:1-2 ESV “To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." What is this faith? The word … Continue reading Who Have Obtained a Faith