Video Talk 1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are … Continue reading Is Something Strange Happening?
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God’s Grace Being Perverted
Jude 1:3-4 ESV “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, … Continue reading God’s Grace Being Perverted
Love for God is Obedience
Psalms 103:17-19 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” Now, this … Continue reading Love for God is Obedience
Love in Action
Video Talk 1 John 3:16-18 ESV “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in … Continue reading Love in Action
The Necessity of Prayer
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ESV “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the … Continue reading The Necessity of Prayer
Toxic Bible
Deuteronomy 13:1-4 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Toxic Bible
Emotions and Devotions
Don’t let your emotions ruin your devotions. Don’t let your thinking be a cause for sinking. Don’t let the chatter cause your faith to shatter. Don’t turn the tables and put your trust in fables. Time now is fleeting. Who are you believing? Truth is what matters. Listen not what flatters. Listen to The Bible … Continue reading Emotions and Devotions
Get Your Counsel from God
Video Talk Psalms 1:1-6 ESV “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a … Continue reading Get Your Counsel from God
The Dance in Our Steps
Psalms 63:1-4 ESV “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better … Continue reading The Dance in Our Steps
Subtle Lies?
Video Talk I read a meme on social media that had me concerned that it might be giving out a subtle false message. It was quoting a passage of Scripture, but the translation was not identified, so I don’t know the source. But then I read the passage of Scripture in the ESV, so I … Continue reading Subtle Lies?
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