God takes sin very seriously. He hates sin because of what sin does to his children, and how it has the potential for ruining lives, homes, marriages, friendships, and/or church congregations, etc. So much sin in today’s church goes unchecked. So many messages in today’s church leave out the word “sin”, they do not call … Continue reading Listen! Listen!
Christianity
Not By Might
3/29/12: On Tuesday morning of this week I joined a ladies’ Bible study group at a local church in our area. The teacher gave us the assignment of writing out, on index cards, verses God speaks to us through during the week. We are to bring them with us to the next study, and we … Continue reading Not By Might
He is Worthy
Saturday, August 15, 2015, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Above All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 5 (NASB). Stop Weeping I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with … Continue reading He is Worthy
Your Word
12/27/11: Throughout my day today, the Lord encouraged me much through his word and through songs. One of the passages of scripture that he led me to read was Psalm 119. Over the years since receiving my Bible as a gift from my children, I have underlined and even dated many sections of this passage … Continue reading Your Word
Patient Endurance
Thursday, August 13, 2015, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:7-13 (NASB). Open and Shut (vv. 7-8) “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has … Continue reading Patient Endurance
No Less
3/19/12: I was talking to the Lord about stuff going on in my life. I had just written out my devotions from the book of Amos, chapters 1-2. I was thinking about how Amos was just a shepherd when God called him to be a prophet and to give out his messages. I thought about … Continue reading No Less
In Reputation Only
Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 12:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Zion, Haste.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:1-6 (NASB). “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ‘I know … Continue reading In Reputation Only
When my Heart is Breaking
Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (NASB). “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: … Continue reading When my Heart is Breaking
In Truth
This song, “In Truth,” is about our intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, about how much he loves and cares for us, how he listens to the prayers of those who are his servants, how he cares for our needs, and about how he intercedes for us to God the Father. It is about the importance … Continue reading In Truth
The Doxology
Monday, August 10, 2015, 5:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Doxology.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:1-7 (NASB). “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the … Continue reading The Doxology
