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
Discipleship
In All Godliness
Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:56 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “When I’m With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 2 (NASB). Entreaties and Prayers (vv. 1-4, 8) First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf … Continue reading In All Godliness
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
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
Return to Me
Even though we, as believers in Jesus Christ, are underneath the New Covenant relationship between God and his people – his church – it is still possible for us to sin, and for us to wander away from our pure devotion to Jesus Christ as our only Lord and Savior, and for us to have … Continue reading Return to Me
In All Our Persecutions
Monday, June 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 1 (ESV). Steadfastness (vv. 1-4) Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you … Continue reading In All Our Persecutions
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?
Run With It 