Jesus began talking with the crowds and with his disciples, warning them against becoming like the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. They were so caught up in the externals of religion and with following their traditions that they failed to show love, justice and mercy. They twisted and distorted the word of God … Continue reading Seven Woes
Encouragement
Eyes and Ears
An Original Work / April 7, 2018 Eyes to see and ears to hear, Jesus, keep me ever near. Help me walk with You each day, Read Your Word, and daily pray. May I listen, Lord, to You. Do what You say; follow through. May I always persevere, As, to Your truths, I adhere. May … Continue reading Eyes and Ears
Servant of The Lord
We, as followers of Christ, have all been called to be his servants and witnesses in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth, in making disciples (of Christ) of all nations, and in teaching them to obey the commandments of Jesus Christ. We are to serve the Lord with our whole heart and … Continue reading Servant of The Lord
In Action and Truth
What Great Love 1 John 3:1-3 ESV See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we … Continue reading In Action and Truth
Seek the Lord
This passage from Isaiah 55 is an urgent call to come to or to return to the Lord and to be restored to a right relationship with God. The people, evidently, were complacent and settled in their worldliness and wickedness, like some of us may be today. So, God asks us why we waste our … Continue reading Seek the Lord
You’re Always Near
An Original Work / April 5, 2018 Based off Psalm 138 With all of my heart, I praise You. Before other gods, I sing Your praise. To You, I bow down In worship. Your unfailing love Leads me always. When I called to You, You listened. Your answer to me Strengthened my heart. Your kindness … Continue reading You’re Always Near
That They May Seek
We live in a time of great deception within our governments, within the church, within our families, and coming from the media. There is so much fakery going on these days that it is often difficult to separate truth from fiction; reality from fantasy. So many people are trapped in sinful addictions, too, including within … Continue reading That They May Seek
Send a Revival
My nation, the USA, and the church in my nation are in great need of revival. Much of today’s evangelical church is one with the world, operates like big business, and follows the teachings of men and Marketing 101 over and above scripture, regarding how to conduct and to grow God’s church. This should not … Continue reading Send a Revival
When Thoughts Trouble
An Original Work / April 4, 2018 I pray to the Lord When thoughts trouble my mind. I put my trust in Him. Then, peace I do find. I have no control Over what others do. They all have the freedom To others subdue. It pains me to watch How some lie and they trick. … Continue reading When Thoughts Trouble
According to Him
According to His Purpose Ephesians 1:3-6 ESV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In … Continue reading According to Him