Zephaniah 3:1-5 NIV Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord, she does not draw near to her God. Her officials within her are roaring lions; her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning. Her prophets … Continue reading A City Defiled
Encouragement
Why So Downcast?
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must … Continue reading Why So Downcast?
Unsettled by Trials?
Be Encouraged! 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4 NIV We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. In fact, … Continue reading Unsettled by Trials?
Why Are You Afraid?
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system, and because they will not … Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?
When You’re Lonely
"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." ~ Luke 5:16 Jesus speaking: “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees … Continue reading When You’re Lonely
My Lord, My Confidence
The Lord Is Psalm 27:1-3 NIV The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an … Continue reading My Lord, My Confidence
Good News
An Original Work / May 12, 2018 Good News – What is “good news”? Are there not many Different views? Redeemed – By Jesus blood. My sins forgiven. Bought back for God. My Lord – My Savior God Gave His life for me. In Him abide. Set Free – From sin’s control. Holy life living. … Continue reading Good News
When in The Stillness
I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery. And yet, God was not pleased with them, because they did not obey him. They … Continue reading When in The Stillness
Growing to Maturity
Unity of Faith Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God … Continue reading Growing to Maturity
When I’m With You
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, … Continue reading When I’m With You
