“Why should you be intoxicated, my son, with a forbidden womanand embrace the bosom of an adulteress?For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord,and he ponders all his paths.The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.He dies for lack of discipline,and because of … Continue reading Discipline and Restraint
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
His Sheep Listen and Follow
“So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep… I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they … Continue reading His Sheep Listen and Follow
The Trials of Life
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 ESV) “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when … Continue reading The Trials of Life
And You Shall Serve Him
“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen … Continue reading And You Shall Serve Him
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 12
“Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelationand make it plain on tabletsso that a herald may run with it.For the revelation awaits an appointed time;it speaks of the endand will not prove false.Though it linger, wait for it;it will certainly comeand will not delay.’” (Habakkuk 2:2-3 NIV) This is the last of the 12 … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 12
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 11
“For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret,intricately woven in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw my unformed substance;in your … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 11
When You Pass Through the Waters
“But now thus says the Lord,he who created you, O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name, you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not … Continue reading When You Pass Through the Waters
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 10
“And it shall come to pass afterward,that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh;your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,your old men shall dream dreams,and your young men shall see visions.Even on the male and female servantsin those days I will pour out my Spirit.” (Joel 2:28-29 ESV) Now, in the video talk … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 10
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 9
“And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 9
Bring Out the People Who..
“Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes,who are deaf, yet have ears!All the nations gather together,and the peoples assemble.Who among them can declare this,and show us the former things?Let them bring their witnesses to prove them right,and let them hear and say, It is true.‘You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord,‘and my … Continue reading Bring Out the People Who..
Run With It 