John 13:34-35 ESV “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” There is a lot of confusion today over this … Continue reading Speaking Truth in Love
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All About Christmas
It’s only October But I can’t get over How much now ‘bout Christmas, While Christ they do dismiss. For Christ’s not in Christmas. It isn’t His business. He’s not about Santa And that propaganda. He’s not about presents, On humans dependent To make life now matter, But with empty chatter. He’s not into light shows, … Continue reading All About Christmas
Don’t Let Handicaps Get You Down
Psalms 20:1-3 ESV “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah” Since we all live … Continue reading Don’t Let Handicaps Get You Down
A Pure Virgin to Christ
2 Corinthians 11:1-4 ESV “I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his … Continue reading A Pure Virgin to Christ
Those Who Tempt Others to Sin
Deuteronomy 13:1-3 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Those Who Tempt Others to Sin
Test the Counsel You Hear
Psalms 1:1-2 ESV “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Who are the wicked? They are … Continue reading Test the Counsel You Hear
Old Out, New In
We read in Ephesians 4:17-24 that we, as followers of Jesus Christ, are to no longer live like the ungodly who are darkened in their understanding and who are hard of heart, and who have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. This should not describe one who professes faith … Continue reading Old Out, New In
Enemies will Seek to Destroy our Lives
Psalms 63:1-4 ESV “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better … Continue reading Enemies will Seek to Destroy our Lives
Teaching the Fear of the Lord
Psalms 34:11-14 ESV “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and … Continue reading Teaching the Fear of the Lord
In Times of Weakness
Psalms 119:105-107 ESV “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word!” We all have those times when our strength is gone, when we … Continue reading In Times of Weakness
Run With It 