When we accept God’s invitation to his great salvation by his grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins, he indwells us with his Holy Spirit. We now have the Spirit of God within us leading, guiding, counseling, helping and directing us in the ways of the Lord and … Continue reading My Prayer
Encouragement
My Heart’s Desire
Paul said his heart’s desire, and his prayer to God for the Israelites (his own people), was that they may be saved. I concur with him, in that is my desire, as well, for my family members, friends, neighbors and the people of this world to come to know Christ Jesus as Lord and as … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire
A Pile of Manure
I read Isaiah 25 for my quiet time with the Lord today. From this passage of scripture, the Lord has given me an illustration of how this is being lived out today in the church and in the world. A nation of people, though certainly not every individual within that nation, is depicted here as … Continue reading A Pile of Manure
My Cry for Mercy
There are times in all of our lives when we feel particularly vulnerable, weak, tired, sad, confused, and, perhaps, hurt and rejected and/or all alone. It is especially during these times when we need to call upon our Lord to save us from ourselves, and to give to us his encouragement, counsel, direction, strength and … Continue reading My Cry for Mercy
Muted Trumpet
On the morning of October 14, 2011, I was reading in Ephesians 1 for my quiet time with the Lord. The passage of scripture speaks about every spiritual blessing which we, who have turned from our sins, and who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, have in Him. … Continue reading Muted Trumpet
More of You
If we are not deliberate about our walks of faith, and we become lazy or slack in our relationship with our Lord Jesus, and in spending quality time with him each day in his word and in following through on what we read with obedience, the old flesh will begin to rise and will begin … Continue reading More of You
Strong and Courageous
Our Lord Will Not Fail Joshua 1:5-6 NASB “No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life… I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous...” Let’s face it. We all have enemies. Our number one enemy is Satan, and he … Continue reading Strong and Courageous
Old Cross, New Cross
Old Cross, New Cross An Original Work / March 3, 2018 The old cross is the cross On which our Savior died. He took our sins upon himself, And he was crucified. He died upon that cross To put our sins to death, That we might die with him to sin And live to righteousness. … Continue reading Old Cross, New Cross
Living a Lie
Listen Diligently! Isaiah 55:1-3a ESV “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen … Continue reading Living a Lie
Ministers of Our God
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all supposed to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a call to all ministers of the gospel to give our all to Jesus Christ. So many ministers of the gospel are walking in the ways of the world, are following the teachings of humans, … Continue reading Ministers of Our God
