Encouragement
Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16 ESV) Jesus called his 12 disciples together and he sent them out to the “lost sheep of Israel” (to those professing faith in God but not in truth) to tell them … Continue reading Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Walk with Integrity, No Lies
Proverbs 19 Select Verses 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good,and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Ever since the first man Adam sinned against God, all humans have been born into … Continue reading Walk with Integrity, No Lies
Crucified with Christ
“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) On this subject of us being crucified … Continue reading Crucified with Christ
Make Straight the Way
John 1:19-23 (key verse is 23) And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I … Continue reading Make Straight the Way
Time Tells
Tick Tock, hear the clock.Days are passing by.What’s your status?What’s your practice?Can you them deny? Time tells, speaks the truth,Does not tell a lie.What’s your coping?Are you doping?Godliness defy? Ink well, write a spell.What is that you think?Pretty pictures?Visual blunders?That is all the stink? For real, what’s the deal?Gotta have some fun?EntertainmentYour attainment,When your day … Continue reading Time Tells
Discipline and Restraint
“Why should you be intoxicated, my son, with a forbidden womanand embrace the bosom of an adulteress?For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord,and he ponders all his paths.The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.He dies for lack of discipline,and because of … Continue reading Discipline and Restraint
His Sheep Listen and Follow
“So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep… I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they … Continue reading His Sheep Listen and Follow
The Trials of Life
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 ESV) “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when … Continue reading The Trials of Life
They are Thrilled!
Tardy, tardy, not on timeLazy, lazy, it’s a crimeTruthful, truthful, rein them inTeach them: “Don’t give in to sin” All their idols in a rowThey put on a fancy showCrowds are coming, lusts fulfilledCheap grace gospel – they are thrilled Fancy parties, dinner datesBut for Jesus, they are lateEntertainment – where it’s atVacillating this or … Continue reading They are Thrilled!
Run With It 