Colossians 2:1-3 NASB For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that … Continue reading The Gospel Upside Down
False grace
Fleshly Offspring
Do you test what is being taught in the church against the Word of God? Or, do you have a tendency to believe what you hear, because it sounds good? Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into … Continue reading Fleshly Offspring
Character Transformation
How are people, in general, and the church, and individual Christians being deceived today? We are deceived when we listen to and when we buy into the words of humans, or tradition, and we don’t test what we are hearing with God, in prayer, and in his Word. Jesus said, “You have heard… but I … Continue reading Character Transformation
Take No Part
Friday, June 23, 2017, 3:16 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More About Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 5:1-21 (ESV). Be Imitators (vv. 1-2) Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for … Continue reading Take No Part
Gospel of Grace
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of the gospel of God’s grace (NASB). The Gospel Message (Acts 26:16-18) But get up and stand on your feet; for this … Continue reading Gospel of Grace
What Do You Think?
Monday, May 8, 2017, 8:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Refresh My Spirit, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 1 (ESV). Ways of the Wicked (v. 1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way … Continue reading What Do You Think?
When This Hits
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV). Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they … Continue reading When This Hits
The Broken Yoke
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 10:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 9 (Select vv. NASB). Light and Darkness (vv. 2-7) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a … Continue reading The Broken Yoke
Firm in Faith
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 7:1-9 (ESV). Waging War (vv. 1-2) In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah … Continue reading Firm in Faith
Out of the Fire
Friday, March 3, 2017, 6:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jude 1 (quoting select vv. NASB). Contend for the Faith (vv. 1-4) Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, … Continue reading Out of the Fire