Psalms 31:1-5 ESV “In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! “For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your … Continue reading My Times are in His Hands
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Seriously Preparing Our Minds for Action
1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV “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 … Continue reading Seriously Preparing Our Minds for Action
Testing of Your Faith
1 Peter 1:6-9 ESV “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading Testing of Your Faith
I Want You to Know
Philippians 1:12-14 ESV “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord … Continue reading I Want You to Know
They Love their Sin Rather than Love God
John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading They Love their Sin Rather than Love God
Make the Word of God Fully Known
Colossians 1:24-26 ESV “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, … Continue reading Make the Word of God Fully Known
For Dogs Encompass Me
Psalms 22:11,16-22 ESV “Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.” “For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; they divide my garments among them, and for … Continue reading For Dogs Encompass Me
Don’t Play Games with God
For all hypocrites and liars Don’t you play games with God, Giving Him a cursory nod. He’s not impressed with you, For He sees you all through and through. You may fool other folks, When you tell them your lies and jokes, But God sees all, you know, And He’s not impressed with the show. … Continue reading Don’t Play Games with God
The Treasures of Our Hearts
Matthew 6:19-21 ESV “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart … Continue reading The Treasures of Our Hearts
My Chosen Portion and My Cup
Psalms 16:5-6 ESV “The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” When I read this passage of Scripture this time and I thought of the Lord being my portion and my cup, what came to … Continue reading My Chosen Portion and My Cup
Run With It 