We all have enemies, let’s face it. No matter how nice we are, there are always going to be people who won’t like us, and who will rise against us, just because we are not like them; just because we are different. Yet, for those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be … Continue reading Let’s Face It!
armor of God
Bring it Home!
What are the “devil’s schemes”? They are vast! His arsenal seems unlimited. He knows our weaknesses from observing us, and he knows, too, just where to strike us to make the biggest impact. Sometimes, he knows us better than we know ourselves, because we can often get blinded to our own weaknesses and vulnerabilities, if … Continue reading Bring it Home!
Battle for the Mind
We are in a battle, and the battle is for our minds and our hearts. Satan is our foe, and he is out to destroy us. So, he will come at us from all different angles to try to break us down, to try to discourage us, to try to get us to give in … Continue reading Battle for the Mind
A Battle with Fear
Do you battle with fear? I did for a good portion of my life. Since I was abused as a child, by an angry father, I was afraid pretty much all of the time then. And, throughout my adult years, I also battled with fear, because I did not understand the sovereignty of God over … Continue reading A Battle with Fear
What’s the Plan?
Just because Jesus set us free from bondage to sin does not mean we will never be tempted to sin again. We will! Even Jesus was tempted of Satan, yet he never gave in to any temptation. He was without sin. But, not us. So, what do we do when we are tempted? Better yet, … Continue reading What’s the Plan?
Flimsy Excuses
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Sacrifices.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 1 (Select vv. NASB). Beginning of Knowledge 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. If we want to have … Continue reading Flimsy Excuses
Flaming Darts
Saturday, July 22, 2017, 5:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Your Best.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV). The Evil Day (vv. 10-13) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, … Continue reading Flaming Darts
Swords in Their Lips
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 59 (Select vv. ESV). They Lie in Wait (vv. 1-4) To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch … Continue reading Swords in Their Lips
The Right Way
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28 (Select vv. NASB, ESV and NIV). The Proud Crown (v. 1 NASB) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And to the fading … Continue reading The Right Way
Share His Holiness
Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:4-17 (NASB). For Discipline (vv. 4-11) You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and you have … Continue reading Share His Holiness