I am reading in Isaiah 1, but I am going to be translating this to our day and time and to how it applies to the church today, especially to the church here in America, which is where I live and know (generally speaking). For I attended the gatherings of the church from infancy on … Continue reading A Remnant Remains
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Do Your Words Offend Others?
Matthew 15:1-20 ESV Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God commanded, … Continue reading Do Your Words Offend Others?
When Windows Close
When windows close,A door will open.Trust in your Lord.Do not be frightened. When dangers hail,And windows shatter,Don’t be afraidOf what’s the matter. Have peace in Christ.Fully trust His Word.God cares for you.Every prayer He’s heard. He’s in controlOver all your life,So rest in Him,Give not up to strife. Your Lord is near,Has your best in … Continue reading When Windows Close
The Storms of Life
“And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are … Continue reading The Storms of Life
Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
“Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.Plead my cause and redeem me;give me life according to your promise!Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek your statutes.Great is your mercy, O Lord;give me life according to your rules.Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not … Continue reading Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
Be the Salt and Light
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." (Matthew 5:13 ESV) Salt is used for seasoning and for preserving food. And to season is to flavor, … Continue reading Be the Salt and Light
Flittering
Flittering here, flittering there,Idols and idols are everywhere.No sound of mind there to be found,Wandering, wandering all around. No light of day, lives in dismay,He’s going nowhere from day to day.Listening not, he’s to be bought,Slipping and sliding without a thought. No sense to him, lives with a grin,Mockery, mockery, all ‘bout him.Nowhere to go, … Continue reading Flittering
Whom Will You Serve?
I am reading in Joshua 24 (Old Testament) some of the history of the physical nation of Israel, the Jews, how God led them and provided for them and protected them and fought for them over many years. And now those who survived the time in wilderness, and the battles which followed, were in the … Continue reading Whom Will You Serve?
I Hope in God’s Words
“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.I call to you; save me,that I may observe your testimonies.I rise before dawn and cry for help;I hope in your words.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.Hear my voice according to your … Continue reading I Hope in God’s Words
Having Itching Ears
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people … Continue reading Having Itching Ears
Run With It 