Psalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bowsto bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose way is upright;their sword shall enter their own heart,and their … Continue reading Evil Plots Against the Righteous
Encouragement
Your Adversary the Devil
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing … Continue reading Your Adversary the Devil
Putting Self to Death
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV) When we believe in Jesus Christ with … Continue reading Putting Self to Death
The Flesh or The Spirit?
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. … Continue reading The Flesh or The Spirit?
Is Your Past Really Past?
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out … Continue reading Is Your Past Really Past?
Bring Back the Wanderers
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) We read in the Scriptures that we who are part of the … Continue reading Bring Back the Wanderers
Platitudes Magnitudes
Platitudes in magnitude,Tasteless, lifeless, wishy-washy,Tired and worn out, old and musty,Great in size and mushy-gushy. Have no meaning, take no stance,Here or there just happenstance,Say whatever, take a chance,Entertain them, do your dance. Lies a plenty, do their tricks,Inside or outside, get their kicks,Up or down, it makes no matter,They are filled with empty chatter. … Continue reading Platitudes Magnitudes
By Human Cunning
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading By Human Cunning