“But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, ‘God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” (James 4:6 NASB1995) I was in third grade in elementary school. I was called to a meeting of adults in the basement of the school. They asked me if my parents ever fought. Next … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles
Christianity
If The Lord Wills
“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then … Continue reading If The Lord Wills
Through Him Who Strengthens Me
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having … Continue reading Through Him Who Strengthens Me
Who Am I?
Recently I joined an internet site called Substack. So the Lord led me to give a brief summary of my life to introduce myself to people who do not know me. Those who know me already probably know all of this, but I am sharing it across all platforms in case God has someone else … Continue reading Who Am I?
Dwell on These Things
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the … Continue reading Dwell on These Things
Gentle in Spirit
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard … Continue reading Gentle in Spirit
The Church, The Body of Christ
“Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast … Continue reading The Church, The Body of Christ
Give The Glory to God
“For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. For each one will bear his own load.” (Galatians 6:3-5 NASB1995) All of us, … Continue reading Give The Glory to God
No Variation or Shifting Shadow
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a … Continue reading No Variation or Shifting Shadow
Run With It 