By Doing Good 1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing … Continue reading Standing Tall
Christianity
So Many Times
Oh, how I love the Word of the Lord! His word speaks to me all the time. Yet, there are those special times when I hear his voice speaking to my heart so powerfully through his word that my heart is greatly stirred. It is in those times that I feel especially close to him, … Continue reading So Many Times
Abundance of Grace
Through One Man Romans 5:12-14 ESV Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet death … Continue reading Abundance of Grace
Sing Praises
We should take this attitude toward our own suffering, persecutions, troubles, and grief, etc. We should realize that God has not abandoned us in our suffering, he will never leave us or forsake us, he is in complete control of our circumstances, he knows what he is doing, none of this has taken him by … Continue reading Sing Praises
Lying Tongues
An Original Work / April 9, 2018 You say one thing, But you do another. You say you’re pure, But have another lover. Your talk is cheap. And your walk is failing. You’re not sincere, So, you can stop your railing. You play your games, And your lips do conquer. You may fool some, But, … Continue reading Lying Tongues
Because of Unbelief
Consider Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 ESV Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much … Continue reading Because of Unbelief
Should I Not Preach Jesus
Jesus said that we are to go into all of the world and to make disciples of him of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey all that he has commanded us (See Mt. 28:18-20). He said that when the Spirit of God comes upon us, whom we receive when we believe in Jesus … Continue reading Should I Not Preach Jesus
It Produces Change
Justified by Faith Romans 5:1-2 ESV Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. When we are born into … Continue reading It Produces Change
Seven Woes
Jesus began talking with the crowds and with his disciples, warning them against becoming like the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. They were so caught up in the externals of religion and with following their traditions that they failed to show love, justice and mercy. They twisted and distorted the word of God … Continue reading Seven Woes
Eyes and Ears
An Original Work / April 7, 2018 Eyes to see and ears to hear, Jesus, keep me ever near. Help me walk with You each day, Read Your Word, and daily pray. May I listen, Lord, to You. Do what You say; follow through. May I always persevere, As, to Your truths, I adhere. May … Continue reading Eyes and Ears
