But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in … Continue reading The Joy of You
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Child of Weakness
Sunday, April 5, 2015, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 20 (Selected vv. ESV). As I read over the words to the song "Jesus Paid It All," and then I read this story of Jesus' resurrection, … Continue reading Child of Weakness
To My Beloved
Be strong in the grace of Christ, and Put on His full armor in your fight Against the enemy of your souls, And resist him with all your might.
A Sure Foundation
This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See I lay a stone in Zion, A precious cornerstone, A sure foundation; The one who trusts will ne’er be dismayed.”
The Facts of Life
Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18-19 (Selected vv. ESV). In Context Jesus had just had a long discourse with his disciples concerning the facts of life. He told them that he … Continue reading The Facts of Life
Praise the “I AM”
2/24/12: I have been reading in Revelation about the power and majesty of God, and of Jesus Christ, God the Son. Jesus, the Lamb of God, was the only one worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because he was slain, and with his blood he purchased men for God. He made … Continue reading Praise the “I AM”
Not of The World
Friday, April 3, 2015, 7:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Open Your Hearts.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 17 (ESV). That They Know God When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify … Continue reading Not of The World
Keep On!
This is a song about faith in Jesus Christ and about keeping that faith strong, vibrant and ongoing. It begins with repentance and obedience to Jesus Christ and to his commands for our lives. It moves from there to our daily walk of fellowship in his love. We cannot have fellowship with God if we … Continue reading Keep On!
If Any Wander
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 10:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Only In Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. This is what the Lord Jesus placed on my heart this morning: We get this notion in today’s modern and worldly church gatherings that we are supposed to ignore one … Continue reading If Any Wander
A People Divided
Flick’ring torches; hatred; violence; Crashing windows; guns of men;
