Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NASB). It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to … Continue reading The Devil’s Snare
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Transformed Lives
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:12-20 (NASB). Formerly I Was (vv. 12-14) I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even … Continue reading Transformed Lives
Just Are You
“And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and … Continue reading Just Are You
A Good Conscience
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 7:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:1-11 (NASB). False Doctrines (vv. 1-4) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is … Continue reading A Good Conscience
A Still Small Voice
5/23/11: I was talking with the Lord about how quiet he was, and then the phrase, “a still small voice” came to mind. I remembered that God had spoken to Elijah in a “still small voice” or in a “gentle whisper” when Elijah was discouraged because of his powerful enemy who was coming against him, … Continue reading A Still Small Voice
Freedom from Slavery
Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 6:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 2 (NASB). The Apostasy (vv. 1-5) Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to … Continue reading Freedom from Slavery
Awake and Sober
Monday, June 22, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 5 (Selected vv. ESV). Peace and Security (vv. 1-3) Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. … Continue reading Awake and Sober
Where is Jesus?
5/22/11: I was praying this afternoon, and I was thinking about the busyness of our lives and how we can get so busy with all of life's activities that Jesus often takes a back seat or is forgotten altogether from our lives. The Lord inspired me to write a song about all the things in … Continue reading Where is Jesus?
Walk to Please God
Sunday, June 21, 2015, 6:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Who Believes?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4 (ESV). Walk the Talk (v. 1) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you … Continue reading Walk to Please God
Not Moved
Saturday, June 20, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV). Destined for This Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, and we … Continue reading Not Moved