“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets … Continue reading Love Lived with Purpose
Encouragement
Even Though Princes Plot Evil
“Deal bountifully with your servant,that I may live and keep your word.Open my eyes, that I may beholdwondrous things out of your law.I am a sojourner on the earth;hide not your commandments from me!My soul is consumed with longingfor your rules at all times.You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.Take away from … Continue reading Even Though Princes Plot Evil
Give it All to Jesus
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ “When … Continue reading Give it All to Jesus
Hope, Patience, and Prayer
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12 ESV) Hope Now I am not going to look up a bunch of words today, so I am going to just share my understanding here on this word “hope,” for this is me having my quiet time with the Lord and letting … Continue reading Hope, Patience, and Prayer
I Hold Back My Feet From Evil
“Let my cry come before you, O Lord;give me understanding according to your word!Let my plea come before you;deliver me according to your word.My lips will pour forth praise,for you teach me your statutes.My tongue will sing of your word,for all your commandments are right.Let your hand be ready to help me,for I have chosen … Continue reading I Hold Back My Feet From Evil
Church, Come Back to Christ
“And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, saying to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be a house of prayer,” but you have made it a den of robbers.’ “And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of … Continue reading Church, Come Back to Christ
Filibuster
Filibuster of the lusterPutting off what he can’t musterStalling tactics light his candleHonesty he cannot handle Twiddling thumbs is now his missionWhile he’s lacking any visionHe’s wasting time, which makes no senseWhile waiting for his recompense So, looking back, he sees no harmIn all he’s done with all his charmSo, don’t berate him, he’ll not … Continue reading Filibuster
Beware of the Fakers
“And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long … Continue reading Beware of the Fakers
Run With It 