“Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory … Continue reading Minds Set on Earthly Things
Encouragement
Full of Light or Darkness?
“The eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of light; but when it is bad, your body also is full of darkness. Then watch out that the light in you is not darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no … Continue reading Full of Light or Darkness?
Receiving the Holy Spirit
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened. Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his … Continue reading Receiving the Holy Spirit
With God or Against Him?
“And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed. But some of them said, ‘He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.’ Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven. But … Continue reading With God or Against Him?
Let Them Not Rule Over Us
“Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;Let them not rule over me; then I will be blameless,And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.” (Psalm 19:12-13 NASB1995) Because we are human, and we are not God, we might get some things wrong sometimes. We, without … Continue reading Let Them Not Rule Over Us
Rejoicing The Heart
“The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous … Continue reading Rejoicing The Heart
God Exalted Among the Nations
“Come, behold the works of the Lord,Who has wrought desolations in the earth.He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;He burns the chariots with fire.‘Cease striving and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in … Continue reading God Exalted Among the Nations
Worldly Kingdoms Tottering
“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,The holy dwelling places of the Most High.God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;God will help her when morning dawns.The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;He raised His voice, the earth melted.The Lord of hosts is with us;The … Continue reading Worldly Kingdoms Tottering
Run With It 