5/25/11: I was sitting on the sofa this evening, spending some quiet time alone with God before I went to bed, and I was asking him to speak to my heart whatever he might want to say to me. The words to one of the Psalms began going through my mind about praising God, so … Continue reading Our Awesome God
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Myopic
If these spiritual qualities of goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection and love we possess, by the Spirit, and if they are increasing in measure in our lives, they will keep us from being ineffective or unfruitful in all practical knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ – in all intimacy of relationship, and in … Continue reading Myopic
Conforming to Godliness
Sunday, June 28, 2015, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 6:3-16 (NASB). A Different Doctrine (vv. 3-5) If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading Conforming to Godliness
Child-Like Faith
5/24/11: I was sitting at the keyboard with my one year old grandson. He was playing and I was playing. Then he pushed one of those rhythm buttons on the keyboard, so I began playing a melody to fit with the rhythm. I told my grandson that I should write a song about him, and … Continue reading Child-Like Faith
Pay Close Attention
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 6:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 4 (NASB). Deceitful Spirits (vv. 1-5) But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits … Continue reading Pay Close Attention
The Devil’s Snare
Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NASB). It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to … Continue reading The Devil’s Snare
In All Godliness
Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:56 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “When I’m With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 2 (NASB). Entreaties and Prayers (vv. 1-4, 8) First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf … Continue reading In All Godliness
Transformed Lives
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:12-20 (NASB). Formerly I Was (vv. 12-14) I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even … Continue reading Transformed Lives
Just Are You
“And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and … Continue reading Just Are You
A Good Conscience
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 7:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:1-11 (NASB). False Doctrines (vv. 1-4) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is … Continue reading A Good Conscience
