“’..My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,nor be weary when reproved by him.For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,and chastises every son whom he receives.’ “It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not … Continue reading The Disciplines of The Lord
Faith
Fallen is Babylon the Great
“After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, “’Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!She has become a dwelling place for demons,a haunt for every unclean spirit,a haunt for every unclean bird,a haunt for … Continue reading Fallen is Babylon the Great
In the Meekness of Wisdom
“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, … Continue reading In the Meekness of Wisdom
Why Do I Do What I Do?
Why do I do what I do each day?Why do I trust God and to Him pray?Why do I give my life up to Him?Why do I live for Him, not for a whim? I have learned many things in my life.Some things I learned from Him, learned in strife.Empty, hurting I was, needed Him.Needed … Continue reading Why Do I Do What I Do?
Things to Think About
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace … Continue reading Things to Think About
Do Not Refuse Him
“See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, ‘Yet once more I … Continue reading Do Not Refuse Him
Bring Them Home
“Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that is … Continue reading Bring Them Home
Overconfidence and Denial of Truth
“”A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ “Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus answered … Continue reading Overconfidence and Denial of Truth
Stand Up for Jesus
“And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, ‘Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.’ And he answered them, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking about at those who … Continue reading Stand Up for Jesus
Run With It 