1 Peter 2:21-25 NASB For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered … Continue reading What’s Your Purpose?
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Refined by God
Isaiah 48:1-6a NIV “Listen to this, you descendants of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and come from the line of Judah, you who take oaths in the name of the Lord and invoke the God of Israel— but not in truth or righteousness— you who call yourselves citizens of the … Continue reading Refined by God
Arpeggio
So, I have not written any new songs in about 2 years for lack of space to do that, but now I have the space, so last night the Lord gave me a new song. The songs the Lord gives to me to write, though, are not always praise and worship songs or happy, happy … Continue reading Arpeggio
Don’t Be Hypocritical
Luke 12:1 NASB Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” Spreading Influences Under what circumstances? Jesus had been teaching out in public, and crowds … Continue reading Don’t Be Hypocritical
Going South
An Original Work / July 13, 2018 You say you believe, But then you deceive. You claim you’re a Christian, But it’s just a religion. You say He is Lord; With Him, not accord. You claim His forgiveness, But turn church into business. You say you are saved, But, you’re still depraved. You claim you … Continue reading Going South
Pernicious Leeches
To Test Him Mark 8:11-13 NASB The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving … Continue reading Pernicious Leeches
Love Like God
Love Without Hypocrisy Romans 12:9 NASB Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. This word “love” means “benevolence, goodwill, kindness, and compassion,” but it also means “to prefer,” specifically to prefer what God prefers, which is purity, morality, truth, righteousness, holiness, godliness and faithfulness, etc. To love like … Continue reading Love Like God
The Heart of Man
“Some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, ‘Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat?’” Jesus knew their hearts, so he replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” Ouch! … Continue reading The Heart of Man
Obstinate People
For Their Salvation Romans 10:1-4 NASB Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject … Continue reading Obstinate People
Seven Woes
Jesus began talking with the crowds and with his disciples, warning them against becoming like the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. They were so caught up in the externals of religion and with following their traditions that they failed to show love, justice and mercy. They twisted and distorted the word of God … Continue reading Seven Woes
Run With It 