Human Teachings

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:26 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 2:8-23 (ESV). Not Captive See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the … Continue reading Human Teachings

Love Must Be Genuine

Love must be sincere, honest, truthful, and genuine, as opposed to being pretentious, disingenuous, fake or phony. True love, thus, speaks the truth in love and does not use false flattery, nor does it willfully deceive. In fact, it hates what is evil, mainly because of how evil destroys lives, homes, families, communities, church congregations … Continue reading Love Must Be Genuine

A Struggle I Have

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:21-2:7 (NASB). Reconciled Through Death (vv. 1:21-23) And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you … Continue reading A Struggle I Have

My Cry for Mercy

There are times in all of our lives when we feel particularly vulnerable, weak, tired, sad, confused, and hurt; and rejected and/or alone, etc. It is especially in these times when we need to call upon our Lord to save us from ourselves; and to give comfort, encouragement, counsel, direction, strength, joy; and miracles of … Continue reading My Cry for Mercy

Faithful in Ministry

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 4:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV). A Beloved Servant (vv. 1-8) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful … Continue reading Faithful in Ministry

Practice These Things

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 4 (Selected vv. ESV). Be not Anxious (vv. 1, 4-7) Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the … Continue reading Practice These Things

The Power of His Resurrection

Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Praise Be Told!” Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. I read Philippians 3 (ESV). Watch Out! (vv. 1-4) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is … Continue reading The Power of His Resurrection

Unless You Are Born Again

Jesus told Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. When Nicodemus questioned how this could be done, Jesus answered him that people are born of the flesh when they are born from their mother’s wombs, but they must each also have a spiritual birth if they want … Continue reading Unless You Are Born Again