Bring Back the Wanderers

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) We read in the Scriptures that we who are part of the … Continue reading Bring Back the Wanderers

Platitudes Magnitudes

Platitudes in magnitude,Tasteless, lifeless, wishy-washy,Tired and worn out, old and musty,Great in size and mushy-gushy. Have no meaning, take no stance,Here or there just happenstance,Say whatever, take a chance,Entertain them, do your dance. Lies a plenty, do their tricks,Inside or outside, get their kicks,Up or down, it makes no matter,They are filled with empty chatter. … Continue reading Platitudes Magnitudes

By Human Cunning

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading By Human Cunning

The Gospel Message According to Jesus Christ

“And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him DENY HIMSELF and TAKE UP HIS CROSS DAILY and FOLLOW me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but WHOEVER LOSES HIS LIFE for my sake WILL SAVE IT. For what does it profit a man if he gains the … Continue reading The Gospel Message According to Jesus Christ

Preferring the World

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. … Continue reading Preferring the World

A Spiritual House

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4-5 ESV) See also: “I … Continue reading A Spiritual House

Clouds and Thunder

Clouds and thunder, days of hunger,Enemies lurking, liars working,Not good fellows, armies bellow,All asunder, bad men blunder. Time is ticking, truth not clicking,Faith in God to wise men sticking.Foolishness is now accepted,Truth of God is intercepted. Truth and lies now interchanging,For the gospel rearranging,Good is evil, evil good,For the truth not understood. Jesus said that … Continue reading Clouds and Thunder

Inherited From Your Forefathers

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading Inherited From Your Forefathers

As a Burning Torch

Isaiah 62:1-3 ESV “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,and her salvation as a burning torch.The nations shall see your righteousness,and all the kings your glory,and you shall be called by a new namethat the mouth of the Lord will … Continue reading As a Burning Torch