2 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may … Continue reading Aim to Please Him
Faith
If You Love Me
John 14:15, 21, 23-24 NASB (Jesus speaking) “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” “If anyone loves … Continue reading If You Love Me
Why Say “Yes”?
Luke 1:26-38 ESV In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the … Continue reading Why Say “Yes”?
Hindsight
Isaiah 7:1-2 ESV In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah the king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to wage war against it, but could not yet mount an attack against it. When the house of … Continue reading Hindsight
Troubled Hearts?
John 14:1-7 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come … Continue reading Troubled Hearts?
The Hope We Profess
John 8:12 ESV Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus Christ is The Way, The Truth and The Life. No one comes to the Father except through him. He is The Light that … Continue reading The Hope We Profess
Unshakably
So, four days ago the Lord Jesus led me to begin to write a new song. Now, that is not a simple task, even for a song that is home recorded, or especially for a song that is amateurishly home recorded, whatever the case may be. For, this one took four days to write from … Continue reading Unshakably
Grace and Truth
Jesus Christ, God the Son – creator of the universe and all that has the breath of life in them given them by God – left his throne in heaven, humbled himself, took on human form, and suffered like we suffer. He was also tempted like we are tempted, yet without sin. While he lived … Continue reading Grace and Truth
He Alone!
Psalm 136:1-9 NASB Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. To Him who alone does great wonders, For His lovingkindness is everlasting; To Him … Continue reading He Alone!
Put These On
Colossians 3:12-13 ESV Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. As God’s chosen people, holy and beloved of God, … Continue reading Put These On