An Original Work / March 20, 2018 Based off Job 38-42 When the things of this life Do not go as planned, Do we trust in our Lord? Or trust then in man? Are we tempted to fear How things now will go? Do we question our God On things we should know? Do we … Continue reading Do We?
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Only in Him
As Christ’s followers, we are not to be followers of humans, but followers of God. We are not supposed to turn to human beings for help, guidance, counsel and direction in place of Jesus Christ, especially while ignoring the counsel of scripture, making humans our gods. And, we are not to form alliances (yokes; partnerships) … Continue reading Only in Him
What is the Good News?
Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 ESV So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Another name for the gospel of … Continue reading What is the Good News?
Oh, What Joy!
“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and … Continue reading Oh, What Joy!
Now Abiding
This song is about our daily walk with Jesus Christ and the responsibilities, blessings and benefits of that daily walk of faith. When we walk closely to the Lord in faithful surrender and obedience to his will for our lives, spending time day-by-day in his presence, praying, and listening to him teach us his word, … Continue reading Now Abiding
Abounding in Hope
By the Holy Spirit Romans 15:14-16 ESV I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God … Continue reading Abounding in Hope
Quiet Waters
In Green Pastures Psalm 23:1-3 NASB The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Jesus Christ, God the Son, the second person of our … Continue reading Quiet Waters
Unrequited Love
When I was in high school, back in the 1960s, I was “in love” with a guy, and we were friends, but he was not in love with me. He was in love with another girl, who was not in love with him. And, I wrote a poem about that, at that time. So, as … Continue reading Unrequited Love
Providence of God
Sufferings of Job A summary of the book of Job Job was a righteous man in God’s eyes. The Bible says that he was “blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.” Yet, God permitted Satan to come against Job to test Job’s faith. In one day Job lost most all his servants, his … Continue reading Providence of God
Magnify Him
Because of what Jesus Christ did for us in saving us from our sins, we should be continually in an attitude of praise and thanksgiving to him for all that he has done for us. Praise and thanksgiving, as well, is the greatest antidote I know to sadness, loneliness, suffering, rejection and discouragement. It works … Continue reading Magnify Him
