Now I am looking through the windowIn the corner of my room.I see people walking here and thereSeemingly without a care. I wonder, “Do they truly know Him?Do they think of Him at all?Do they think of what He’s done for them?Have they given Him a call? “Do they wonder if He’s listeningTo the words … Continue reading Looking Through the Window
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That We Should Be Holy
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ … Continue reading That We Should Be Holy
When God Shuts Up the Heavens
“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: ‘I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my … Continue reading When God Shuts Up the Heavens
To Open Blinded Eyes
“But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am … Continue reading To Open Blinded Eyes
In the Interest Of
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading In the Interest Of
Can Humans Be Trusted?
Psalms 118:5-9,14-15 ESV “Out of my distress I called on the Lord;the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.What can man do to me?The Lord is on my side as my helper;I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. “It is better to take … Continue reading Can Humans Be Trusted?
Obedience to Authorities
1 Peter 2:13-16 NASB “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God, that by doing right you … Continue reading Obedience to Authorities
Lockstep
Lockstep, lockstep, all in place,No one asking, all a gaze.Mindless foll’wers do their thing,Foll’wing without questioning. Do always what they have heard,Matter not how so absurd.Minions giving service toTheir slave masters, one and two. This reveals what they were taughtEarly on is not for naught.Worship taught, but not to God.Worship taught is but a fraud. … Continue reading Lockstep
Obedience to God Over Human Authorities
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. … Continue reading Obedience to God Over Human Authorities
Run With It 