As Christ Loved the Church Ephesians 5:25-27 ESV Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or … Continue reading Love for Spouse
Faith
Count Your Blessings
This hymn is really speaking to my heart today. Sometimes we can get overburdened by the cares of this world and forget all that God has blessed us with. When we praise the Lord, and we count our blessings, and we don't focus all our attention on the burdens we bear, but we focus our … Continue reading Count Your Blessings
Constantly Abiding
By Anne S. Murphy, 1908 There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King, When peace sweetly … Continue reading Constantly Abiding
Enemies of God
Who are God’s Enemies? They are those who oppose the proclamation of the full gospel message, and who try to prevent others from believing the truth. They are also false teachers who twist the truths of scripture to their own advantage in order to gain followers after themselves, not followers of Christ. They are wolves … Continue reading Enemies of God
No Matter
An Original Work / June 16, 2018 No matter what may come my way, I choose to not from my Lord stray. I welcome Him, with open arms. My circumstances, not alarm. He comforts me with all His love. I keep my eyes on what’s above. He tenderly speaks words to me. They tell me … Continue reading No Matter
What will You Do with Jesus?
By A. B. Simpson Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall, Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all; Hearken! what meaneth the sudden call? What will you do with Jesus? Jesus is standing on trial still, You can be false to Him if you will, You can be faithful through good or ill: What will you do with … Continue reading What will You Do with Jesus?
Come Thou Fount
by Robert Robinson / John Wyeth Come Thou fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount – I’m fixed upon it – Mount of Thy redeeming love. Hitherto … Continue reading Come Thou Fount
Live Wisely
Observe Carefully Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. We should not be given to gluttony, for certain. But, what is … Continue reading Live Wisely
Becoming Like Him
No Confidence in Flesh Philippians 3:1-3 ESV Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who … Continue reading Becoming Like Him
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Perfect submission, … Continue reading Blessed Assurance
