Romans 12:3 ESV “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.” The grace of God is a gift to us who … Continue reading Members One of Another
Renewal of Minds
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.” This appeal is not only to those who are truly in Christ, by genuine God-given faith in Jesus Christ, but to those who … Continue reading Renewal of Minds
Be Alert! Pay Attention!
Acts 20:18-21 ESV “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews; how I did not shrink from declaring to you … Continue reading Be Alert! Pay Attention!
Purity’s Principle
An Original Work / May 26, 2020 Why, my beloved, Do you search near and far For what never will satisfy Your deep longings of heart? Why must you flitter From here and to there Seeking for pleasure In other affairs? You seek not the wisdom Of God in your heart. From Godly counsel You … Continue reading Purity’s Principle
The Floods Have Lifted Up
Psalm 93:1-2 ESV “The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.” God is absolutely sovereign over all that he has made. He … Continue reading The Floods Have Lifted Up
We Die Daily
John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” God the Father loved us so much that he gave his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, God the Son, to die on a cross for our sins, so … Continue reading We Die Daily
Our God Does Not Change
James 1:5-8 ESV “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. … Continue reading Our God Does Not Change
Not So Obvious Trials
James 1:2-4 ESV “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Yes! Trials do come in various kinds, don’t they? Some of … Continue reading Not So Obvious Trials
Time is Ticking Away
I was in prayer last night, around 11 p.m., praying for certain people in my life, praying for their salvation from sin and for their surrender to Jesus as Lord. Many of these people have known the Scriptures since childhood, but they have not yet surrendered their hearts to the Lord, to let him truly … Continue reading Time is Ticking Away
Merciful and Gracious
Psalm 103:8-10 ESV “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” God the Father sent his Son Jesus Christ to … Continue reading Merciful and Gracious
