Strangers called on me one day,Asked me if I’d kindly prayFor their neighbors, for their friendsTo find Jesus, accept Him. “Sure, I will,” I said to them,“Pray they give their lives to HimFully, truly, not in jest,Not to falsely Him confess. “Pray they forsake lives of sin,Choose that they will follow Him,Let Him be Lord … Continue reading They Asked Me
Encouragement
Building on the Right Foundation
“According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone … Continue reading Building on the Right Foundation
Not Spiritual, Of the Flesh
“But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy … Continue reading Not Spiritual, Of the Flesh
When We Desire a Human King
Also read 1 Samuel 8:10-22 to see the consequences of choosing a human king over making God our only Lord and King. I believe with all my heart that this is where we are again in history and that the Lord is warning his people today against putting their trust in humans to lead them … Continue reading When We Desire a Human King
In Words Taught by the Spirit
“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. “The natural person … Continue reading In Words Taught by the Spirit
God Had a Plan for My Life
God formed me in the womb of my motherHe planned I would serve Him and no otherHe spoke to me one day through a sermonHe wanted me, wanted me to hear Him I sat on that hard bench in pavilionAt camp which is stationed in VermillionI left sin and Satan’s life dominionNo longer was I … Continue reading God Had a Plan for My Life
What No Eye Has Seen
“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,nor the heart of man imagined,what God has prepared for those who love him’— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit … Continue reading What No Eye Has Seen
In the Power of God
“And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my … Continue reading In the Power of God
Churning, Burning
Heartless, callous, given to pride,Cruel masters, side by side,Churning, burning, inside out,Leading people, God to doubt. Winsome lovers of the flesh,Oh, their sins they do caress.Given to mockery, for a laugh,Then, on purpose, make a gaffe. Hiding all their sins, in pride,They take people for a ride.Big deceivers, known for tricks,They hurt people just for … Continue reading Churning, Burning
God Chose the Lowly and Despised
“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low … Continue reading God Chose the Lowly and Despised
Run With It 