When I was lonely and afflicted,You were there to pick me up.You took me in Your arms,And You tenderly held me. Your love embraced me.Your grace sustained me. When my heart cried out to YouIn my despair,You did not shun me,But You let me know that You loved me. Your grace forgave me.You did not … Continue reading You Loved Me
Encouragement
He Who Promised is Faithful
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart … Continue reading He Who Promised is Faithful
They’ve Trampled Underfoot the Son of God
“For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two … Continue reading They’ve Trampled Underfoot the Son of God
On Father’s Day
*I know this is not Father’s Day today, but the subject matter here is that of abuse, specifically the abuse coming from a father, but this can extend to abuse coming from anyone in a position of rule and authority over others. So this can include the abuse inflicted by any parent, spousal abuse, and … Continue reading On Father’s Day
That Your Hearts May be Encouraged
“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of … Continue reading That Your Hearts May be Encouraged
All Hands on Deck
All hands on deck, all needed hereSo we might win this battle near.The enemy is hard at workTo get us all to our faith shirk. He wants us dead, dead to the Lord,So on his bus we’ll get on board.Distractions plenty is his scheme,And entertainment is his theme. Diluting truth and speaking lies,He deceives many, … Continue reading All Hands on Deck
You Endured a Hard Struggle
“But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you … Continue reading You Endured a Hard Struggle
One-Sided Relationships
Ephesians 4:32 NIV “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” In this video talk I make reference to a song sung by Whitney Houston. The song is titled, “I Have Nothing.” It is considered a romantic or a love song of sorts, but this is … Continue reading One-Sided Relationships
Toward Those Who Fear Him
Psalms 103:1-19 “Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,3 who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,5 who satisfies you with goodso … Continue reading Toward Those Who Fear Him
Run With It 