God loves us so much, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for our sins so we could be free from eternal punishment in hell; free from slavery to sin day-to-day; and free to walk in daily fellowship with him, listening to him, and doing what he teaches us (see John … Continue reading The Battle for Truth
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They Conspire Against
Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 12:14-21 (NASB). But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. … Continue reading They Conspire Against
A People Divided
There are so many things which divide us as a nation, as a people, and as the children of God. We are divided by hatred, violence, political affiliation, denomination, race, religion, social status, culture, belief systems, etc. We are also divided by greed, love of power, idolatry, spiritual (and physical) adultery, wars of men, lies, … Continue reading A People Divided
Shrewd as Serpents
Sunday, December 27, 2015, 2:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10 (Selected NASB). As Sheep Among Wolves (v. 16) “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents … Continue reading Shrewd as Serpents
The Way is Narrow
Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 5:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27 (NASB). Wide and Narrow (vv. 13-14) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads … Continue reading The Way is Narrow
Why Worry?
Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 6:25-34 (NASB). Fuss, Fear, and Fret (vv. 25-32) “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will … Continue reading Why Worry?
Eye Floaters
Saturday, December 12, 2015, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus, Rescue Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:12-17 (NASB). Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which … Continue reading Eye Floaters
Serve Him Only
Thursday, December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:8-11 (NASB). As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom Based off Psalm 42:1 As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after You… You … Continue reading Serve Him Only
The Train
I believe this train is a picture of today’s modern institutional church movement which follows the teachings, philosophies and marketing schemes of human beings over and above, or in place of Christ, his word and his gospel. Much of The Lord’s true church here in America has gotten trapped into the snare of man-made religion … Continue reading The Train
Encouragement to Endure
Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV). Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, … Continue reading Encouragement to Endure
Run With It 