Psalms 66:8-12 ESV “Bless our God, O peoples;let the sound of his praise be heard,who has kept our soul among the livingand has not let our feet slip.For you, O God, have tested us;you have tried us as silver is tried.You brought us into the net;you laid a crushing burden on our backs;you let men … Continue reading Humble and Contrite
Encouragement
Are You “Bold as a Lion”?
Proverbs 28 Select Verses 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,but with a man of understanding and knowledge,its stability will long continue.3 A poor man who oppresses the pooris a beating rain that leaves no food.4 Those who forsake … Continue reading Are You “Bold as a Lion”?
Be Careful How You Live
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV) As followers of Jesus Christ, we need to be people who do look carefully … Continue reading Be Careful How You Live
Tenacious
They’re Liars, deceiversWho mimic believers,Controlling the massesRegardless of classes Thievery, trickery,They’re from the enemyThey’re always so charmingIt is quite alarming They’re not to be trustedFor they will get bustedThink they’re invincible‘Twill be a crucible Have always excusesFor all their abusesRecycled behaviorsPay to them no favors Although God is graciousStill they are tenaciousThey show they’re not … Continue reading Tenacious
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
James 1:22-25 ESV “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets … Continue reading Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
For God Alone My Soul Waits
“For God alone my soul waits in silence;from him comes my salvation.He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.They take pleasure in … Continue reading For God Alone My Soul Waits
Traveling the Highway
Trav’ling down the highwayOf blessed peacefulness,Walking with my Savior,Live to His righteousness. Trusting in His mercy,And resting in His care,Oh, what blessed communionWith my Lord I do share. Believe in His promise,And trust His ev’ry word,List’ning as He teachesTo do as I have heard. Love You Jesus, Savior,You are Lord of my life.When I follow … Continue reading Traveling the Highway
Blessed are You
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you and when … Continue reading Blessed are You
Not Peace, But a Sword
“I came to cast fire on the earth and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now … Continue reading Not Peace, But a Sword
I Would Have Perished
Psalms 119:92-95 ESV “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have given me life.I am yours; save me,for I have sought your precepts.The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,but I consider your testimonies.” “The law” for us today is … Continue reading I Would Have Perished
Run With It 