The Bible has a lot to say about people who abuse others to their own advantage. But not all abuse is physical, and not all emotional abuse is something that can be proven. There is something called gaslighting, a tactic used by abusers to control others. It is good to be aware of this so … Continue reading Gaslighting
Beware of Evil Workers
Philippians 3:2-3 ESV “Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” Man-Made Religion There are those who do teach salvation by works done in … Continue reading Beware of Evil Workers
Freedom from Addiction
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 Freedom from Addiction
Boldness to Keep Speaking
Acts 4:25-28 ESV “’Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’— “for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius … Continue reading Boldness to Keep Speaking
What God Requires
Malachi 1:11-14 ESV “For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. But you profane it when you say that the Lord's table is polluted, and its fruit, that is, its food may be despised. But you say, ‘What a weariness this is,’ and you snort at it, says the … Continue reading What God Requires
Distancing From God
An Original Work / July 26, 2020 Distancing, distancing from their God, Many, many are a fraud. Turbulent, turbulent, round and round, Many ne’er get off the ground. Honoring, honoring not their Lord, Idols, idols they adore. Sacrifice, sacrifice to their gods, Idols they, instead, applaud. Minist’ring, minist’ring, not in faith, They trap people with … Continue reading Distancing From God
I Pledge Allegiance
Malachi 1:6-8 ESV “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ … Continue reading I Pledge Allegiance
The Lord is My Portion
Psalm 119:57-60 ESV “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.” The Lord … Continue reading The Lord is My Portion
Can’t Trust Your Feelings
Romans 6:12-14 ESV “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin … Continue reading Can’t Trust Your Feelings
Our Hearts are Firm
Psalm 112:1-3 ESV “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” To fear the Lord is to show … Continue reading Our Hearts are Firm
Run With It 