“Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), … Continue reading God is in Control
Faith
Praise and Worship
A Psalm for giving thanks. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve the Lord with gladness.Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalms 100:1-2 ESV) When we think of praise and worship, what comes to mind? Generally, at least here in America, I think we think of a time of singing praise and … Continue reading Praise and Worship
With Swords in Their Lips
The subject matter here is that of our enemies (as interpreted in our present day context), of those who oppose us and who come against us who are following Jesus Christ with our lives, because truly they are opposed to God and to his word, at least in some respects, to the point to where … Continue reading With Swords in Their Lips
Fierce Men Stir up Strife Against Me
“Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;protect me from those who rise up against me;deliver me from those who work evil,and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life;fierce men stir up strife against me.For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,for no fault of mine, they … Continue reading Fierce Men Stir up Strife Against Me
Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name
“Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;bring an offering, and come into his courts!Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;tremble before him, all the earth!” (Psalms 96:7-9 ESV) What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life? How … Continue reading Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name
For Those Who Love God
“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him’— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except … Continue reading For Those Who Love God
Let Your Faith Rest in the Power of God
“And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my … Continue reading Let Your Faith Rest in the Power of God
God’s Steadfast Love to Those Who Know Him
“Transgression speaks to the wickeddeep in his heart;there is no fear of Godbefore his eyes.For he flatters himself in his own eyesthat his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;he has ceased to act wisely and do good.He plots trouble while on his bed;he sets himself in … Continue reading God’s Steadfast Love to Those Who Know Him
If We Go On Sinning Deliberately
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart … Continue reading If We Go On Sinning Deliberately
Open Rebuke is Better Than Hidden Love
Psalms 27 (Select verses) “Better is open rebukethan hidden love.” (v. 5) There are people in this life who will love you sincerely, who you can trust to be who they say that they are, who will speak the truth in love to you, and who will not lie to you. And then there are … Continue reading Open Rebuke is Better Than Hidden Love
Run With It 