Video Talk James 1:2-4,12 ESV “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, … Continue reading The Trials of Life
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Abiding in Christ and Following Him
Whoever Follows HimJohn 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 God and he is the only begotten Son of God. He left his throne in heaven, came to the … Continue reading Abiding in Christ and Following Him
Having the Mind of Christ
Philippians 2:5-8 ESV “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in … Continue reading Having the Mind of Christ
Are We Living as Strangers on Earth?
1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you … Continue reading Are We Living as Strangers on Earth?
That Time of Year
So Christmas is that time of yearWhen folks give others words of cheerFolks seem in a holiday moodWith lots of drinks and lots of food They hustle bustle to and froAnd some put on a great big showThey buy their trees, and tinsel, tooAnd many friendships they renew They get their cards, and presents swellAnd … Continue reading That Time of Year
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 12
Video Talk Habakkuk 2:2-3 NIV “Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelationand make it plain on tabletsso that a herald may run with it.For the revelation awaits an appointed time;it speaks of the endand will not prove false.Though it linger, wait for it;it will certainly comeand will not delay.’” This is the last of … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 12
Whether They Listen or Not
Ezekiel 2:1-5 ESV And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. And he said to me, “Son of man, I send … Continue reading Whether They Listen or Not
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 11
Video Talk Psalms 139:13-16 ESV “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 11
Behold, God is My Salvation
Isaiah 12:1-3 ESV “You will say in that day: ‘I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. “’Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my … Continue reading Behold, God is My Salvation
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 10
Video Talk Joel 2:28-29 ESV “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 10