For Freedom Galatians 5:1 NASB It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. We who believe in Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior of our lives, were called to freedom from slavery to sin and from man-made religion. Therefore, … Continue reading Take Me Deeper
Encouragement
In, Not of It
Called to be Holy 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 NASB Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the … Continue reading In, Not of It
Your Life
In Colossians, chapter 3, Paul gave us instructions from the Lord on how to live holy lives unto God. We are to set our minds on Christ and on heavenly things, not on the things of this earth. We died, and our lives are now hidden in Christ. Christ is now our life, not just … Continue reading Your Life
Refreshing our Hearts
Bear the Weaknesses Romans 15:1-3 NASB Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those … Continue reading Refreshing our Hearts
Your Heart
When I was inquiring of the Lord as to the lyrics to go with the tune he had given me, I was praying to the Lord, “Show me your heart, Lord. This is not about me. Show me your heart.” And, he did. Yet, he also showed me our hearts, too. Many people in this … Continue reading Your Heart
Judged Unfairly
As Servants of Christ 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NIV This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. We, as believers in Jesus Christ, need to guard … Continue reading Judged Unfairly
Your Grace Divine
All that I have was given to me by the Lord Jesus. John 1:12 says that, to those who receive Jesus Christ; to those who believe on his name, he gives the right to become children of God. John 3:16 says that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, … Continue reading Your Grace Divine
He Won’t Forget
Press on to Maturity Hebrews 6:1-3 NASB Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. And … Continue reading He Won’t Forget
You are Loving and Forgiving
On February 19, 2012, we were battling sickness in our house for over a week. It appeared we kept recycling the same germs to one another. And, then I walked into our bedroom one day and turned on a light when my husband was sleeping. I didn’t think about it. The light was like a … Continue reading You are Loving and Forgiving
Willing
This song is about being willing to obey Jesus Christ, to be his witness, to love others with his love, to know his power and working in our lives, and to be transformed into his likeness. As well, it is a prayer and a call to God for the Holy Spirit of God to come … Continue reading Willing