Envy and Pride Psalm 73:1-9 ESV Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have no pangs until death; … Continue reading Temptation to Stray
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Love Never Fails
Human love, based in our flesh, will fail us. But, God-like love, which prefers what God prefers, will not fail, for it is centered in God and not in self. If we try to operate in our flesh, we are bound to fail, too. If we try to use our gifts in the flesh, they … Continue reading Love Never Fails
Lord, Move Me
October 16, 2011: I have been reading in Ephesians for my quiet times with the Lord the past few days. The main thing that is standing out to me from this reading is how Paul made such a point to remind the church of how they used to live when they followed the ways of … Continue reading Lord, Move Me
If You Love Me
Jesus speaking: “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth." ~ John 14:15-17a "Jesus replied, 'If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we … Continue reading If You Love Me
Love is a Mystery
I love God. I love my husband. I love my children (and in-law children) and my grandchildren. I also love certain flavors of ice-cream, and vegetables, salads and soups, and fresh-baked rolls or bread. I love some music, too, and particular kinds of art, and a walk in the park on a sunny, but not … Continue reading Love is a Mystery
I Will Uphold You
In Isaiah 41 is found a promise to God’s chosen people, Israel, which is now the church, the temple of God; Christ’s holy bride. God is promising those who are his that he has chosen us, and he has not rejected us, so we don’t need to be afraid or alarmed when things begin to … Continue reading I Will Uphold You
Too Many Secrets
So many lies. So many secrets. So many things hidden, covered and disguised in order to fool, to deceive, to manipulate. So much fakery and hypocrisy. So many pertinent facts and details willfully withheld, and purposefully omitted, in order to deceive naïve and unsuspecting minds and/or to protect the dishonest, the crooked, the shady from … Continue reading Too Many Secrets
I Will Lift My Eyes
Hebrews 12:2 NIV says: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” In 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV we read: “So we fix our eyes … Continue reading I Will Lift My Eyes
Stand and Obey
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV). Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20) Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, … Continue reading Stand and Obey
Preparing for Action
Sunday, August 14, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (quoting vv. 13-25 ESV). Walking in Freedom (summary vv. 1-12) This letter was written by Peter, yet is God’s God-breathed words to us. It … Continue reading Preparing for Action
