“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I … Continue reading If You Were of the World
Encouragement
Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
Servant of the Lord
Servant of the Lord;For the gospel you’re set apart.Promised through the prophets of old:Jesus, Son of God.Through Him, and for His name alone,We receive His graceTo call people, Him to obey;Coming from their faith.Servant of the Lord,For the gospel you’re set apart.Promised through the prophets of old:Jesus, Son of God. You belong to Christ;Loved by … Continue reading Servant of the Lord
I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
I just want to say, “Thank you,” to everyone who reads and/or who responds to what the Lord has me post on the internet each day. He called me to write down what he is teaching me each day from his word and to post these writings on the internet, and then later he added … Continue reading I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 ESV) In context, … Continue reading God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Willing or Not?
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until … Continue reading Willing or Not?
A Prayer of One Afflicted
“Hear my prayer, O Lord;let my cry come to you!Do not hide your face from mein the day of my distress!Incline your ear to me;answer me speedily in the day when I call!” (Psalms 102:1-2 ESV) Do you want to know the main thing that I pray for daily? It is for the salvation of … Continue reading A Prayer of One Afflicted
Take ‘Em Seriously
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold … Continue reading Take ‘Em Seriously
My Delight
Your Word, Lord,Is my delight.By it I learnDay and night. WatchfullyI pray to You,Now abidingIn Your truth. Gently You speakWords to me,Open my eyesSo I see, Tell me whatI need to hear,Help me know thatYou are near, Comfort me whenI am down,Help me smile andNot to frown. Thank You, Jesus,You’re my friend.Life with YouWill never … Continue reading My Delight
Run With It 