2 Peter 3:2-3 ESV “You should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.” Scoffers and Sinful Desires People who scoff at others speak derisively … Continue reading Suffering for The Truth
By Faith, Not by Feelings
Panting for The Lord Psalm 42:1-4 ESV “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the … Continue reading By Faith, Not by Feelings
The Lord Who Gives Counsel
You Are My Lord Psalm 16:1-3 ESV “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’” “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” How many of us … Continue reading The Lord Who Gives Counsel
In Everything Glorify God
1 Peter 4:7-9 ESV “The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Time is Short None of us knows when we are going … Continue reading In Everything Glorify God
Of the Spirit, Not of Man
1 John 5:5-8 “Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit … Continue reading Of the Spirit, Not of Man
But for the Will of God
Suffering in The Flesh 1 Peter 4:1-2 ESV “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the … Continue reading But for the Will of God
What Has Happened to Me
Philippians 1:12-14 ESV “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord … Continue reading What Has Happened to Me
The Sin Cycle
1 John 5:1-3 ESV “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of … Continue reading The Sin Cycle
Turn from Evil – Do Good.
1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” When the Scriptures instruct us to … Continue reading Turn from Evil – Do Good.
Death and Funeral of Freedom
2 Corinthians 10:2-5 ESV “I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. … Continue reading Death and Funeral of Freedom
Run With It 