1 Corinthians 1:18-25 ESV “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ “Where is the one … Continue reading To Us Who are Being Saved
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As a Good Soldier of Christ
2 Timothy 2:3-7 ESV “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first … Continue reading As a Good Soldier of Christ
Heart Transformation
Video Talk Psalms 139:23-24 ESV “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Have you ever done this? Sincerely? Allowing the Lord Jesus to reveal to you what is hidden in your … Continue reading Heart Transformation
Are You Practicing Good Judgment?
Who is Wise and Understanding? James 3:13 ESV “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” Wisdom: “The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment” (Oxford Languages). Thesaurus: insight, good sense, good judgment, perception, discernment, prudence. I have always thought of … Continue reading Are You Practicing Good Judgment?
Urgings and Warnings
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 ESV “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.” … Continue reading Urgings and Warnings
In Your Struggle Against Sin
Hebrews 12:3-6 ESV “Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? ‘My son, do not regard … Continue reading In Your Struggle Against Sin
Not on Earthly Things
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading Not on Earthly Things
Declare the Mystery of Christ
Video Talk Colossians 4:2-4 ESV “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which … Continue reading Declare the Mystery of Christ
By Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses … Continue reading By Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving
Pressing On Toward the Goal
Philippians 3:10-16 ESV “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make … Continue reading Pressing On Toward the Goal
Run With It 