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 The Finish Line
My Delight
An Original Work / November 26, 2018 Your Word, Lord, Is my delight. By it I learn Day and night. Watchfully I pray to You, Now abiding In Your truth. Gently You speak Words to me, Open my eyes So I see, Tell me what I need to hear, Help me know that You are … Continue reading My Delight
Gospel According to Jesus
Without Commentary From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~ Matt. 4:17 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” ~ Matt. 4:19 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy … Continue reading Gospel According to Jesus
Self-Ruled or God-Ruled?
Colossians 2:1-3 NIV I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in … Continue reading Self-Ruled or God-Ruled?
God is Good!
Psalm 100:1-2 NIV Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. This is a call to the whole earth to worship God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But, by worship is not meant ritual or tradition or religious rites. Worship is not … Continue reading God is Good!
On Thanksgiving Day
An Original Work / November 22, 2018 On this Thanksgiving Day, What is it you say? Do your words honor God, Or are you a fraud? Is your heart full of praise? Your lips to him raise? Such honor, you give him, Because you believe him? Are you thankful he died On a cross for … Continue reading On Thanksgiving Day
Giving Thanks
Colossians 3:1-4 NIV Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Worship and Bow Down
Psalm 95:1-2 ESV Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Last night I was working through some emotions which were tied into … Continue reading Worship and Bow Down
Who Are We Following?
Psalm 1:1-2 ESV Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. We have the richness of God’s … Continue reading Who Are We Following?
Kept From Evil
John 17:1-5 ESV When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is … Continue reading Kept From Evil