“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better … Continue reading Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?
Christianity
Blessed are the Persecuted of God
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets … Continue reading Blessed are the Persecuted of God
Are You Just Playing Games?
John 10:22-30 NIV “Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ “Jesus answered, ‘I did tell … Continue reading Are You Just Playing Games?
Emotions and Devotions
Don’t let your emotions ruin your devotions.Don’t let your thinking be a cause for sinking.Don’t let the chatter cause your faith to shatter.Don’t turn the tables and put your trust in fables. Time now is fleeting. Who are you believing?Truth is what matters. Listen not what flatters.Listen to The Bible – is that what you’re … Continue reading Emotions and Devotions
Jesus is The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a … Continue reading Jesus is The Good Shepherd
They Climb in By Another Way
Jesus Christ speaking: “’Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading They Climb in By Another Way
Tradition vs Revelation
This was first written and recorded on November 10, 2022: Soon I will be turning 73 years old, Lord willing. And I grew up attending gatherings of the church from birth on up. So I grew up believing in and practicing many traditions that were considered Christian traditions or practices and/or beliefs. And I followed … Continue reading Tradition vs Revelation
For the Faith of the Gospel
“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything … Continue reading For the Faith of the Gospel
I Have to Say
Don’t hate me, but I just have to say,Not all of you’ll go to heav’n one day.Some of you, e’en so nice as you are,Aren’t heaven bound as you present are. Matters not all the good that you do,Matters not how many folk love you.Matters not in faithful service be,Matters not you think from sin … Continue reading I Have to Say
Serving to Advance the Gospel
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, … Continue reading Serving to Advance the Gospel
Run With It 