An Original Work / January 16, 2020 Trick or treat? What’s in store? Do you love? Or, folks abhor? Is your kindness all for you? Do you lie, or walk in truth? What’s your motive all about? Are you honest, without doubt? Do you mask hidden intent? And, your motives you invent? Trusted friend – … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
Those Who Belong to Christ
For Freedom Galatians 5:1, 13-15 ESV “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law … Continue reading Those Who Belong to Christ
Would You Love Him?
If You Abide John 8:31-33 ESV So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. … Continue reading Would You Love Him?
Can Faith Be Seen?
This writing is a response to these questions: Have you ever said, “That man (or that woman) is a person of faith”? If so, what did you mean by that? How would you define or describe a person of faith? What did or does that look like to you? What criteria do you use to … Continue reading Can Faith Be Seen?
A Person of Faith
Have you ever said, "That man (or that woman) is a person of faith"? If so, what did you mean by that? How would you define or describe a person of faith? What did or does that look like to you? What criteria do you use to determine if someone is or is not a … Continue reading A Person of Faith
They Speak from the World
Test the Spirits 1 John 4:1-3 ESV “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is … Continue reading They Speak from the World
Is Insurance Enough?
Destructive Heresies 2 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of … Continue reading Is Insurance Enough?
Who Has Bewitched You?
Perfected by the Flesh? Galatians 3:1-6 ESV “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by … Continue reading Who Has Bewitched You?
Like a Roaring Lion
Being Examples I Peter 5:1-4 ESV “So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, … Continue reading Like a Roaring Lion
His Love Endures
Give Thanks! Psalm 118:1 ESV “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” We can always count on God to be who He says He is, and to do what He says He will do. His love will never fail us, even though human love will. He … Continue reading His Love Endures
Run With It 