“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything … Continue reading For the Faith of the Gospel
Encouragement
I Have to Say
Don’t hate me, but I just have to say,Not all of you’ll go to heav’n one day.Some of you, e’en so nice as you are,Aren’t heaven bound as you present are. Matters not all the good that you do,Matters not how many folk love you.Matters not in faithful service be,Matters not you think from sin … Continue reading I Have to Say
Serving to Advance the Gospel
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, … Continue reading Serving to Advance the Gospel
Who Began the Work in You?
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it … Continue reading Who Began the Work in You?
The Cost of Following Jesus
Luke 9:57-62 ESV “As they were going along the road, someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’ To another he said, ‘Follow me.’ But he … Continue reading The Cost of Following Jesus
Life is Worth Living
Life is worth livingWhen it’s lived in God.Life is worth livingWhen it’s not a fraud. Tenderly, patiently,Our Lord waits for usTo get on His sideAnd onto His bus. He has a plan andA purpose for us,To follow His lead,Place in Him our trust. Died He for our sins,Forgiven in Him,So we walk in Him,No longer … Continue reading Life is Worth Living
See Life? Obey the Son
“He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal … Continue reading See Life? Obey the Son
God Desires All People to be Saved
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading God Desires All People to be Saved
Is It Truth You’re Seeking?
Is it truth you’re seeking?Light through darkness peeking?Are you glances sneaking?Is your interest peaking? Are you less resistant?Truth you want, insistent?Tired of lies consistent?Truth you seek, persistent? No more want umbrella?Sunshine your good fella?Tired of acapella?Follow now Jehovah? Trust in Jesus SaviorChange to good behaviorTruth now your endeavorFind with God good favor An Original Work … Continue reading Is It Truth You’re Seeking?
The Light of The World
“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes … Continue reading The Light of The World
Run With It 