Jesus, Lead Me All the Way

Psalms 112:1 “Praise the Lord!Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,who greatly delights in his commandments!” We are blessed who walk in the fear of the Lord, who take God and his word seriously, and who do not shun the word of the Lord in order to follow after the ways of the flesh. … Continue reading Jesus, Lead Me All the Way

Crucified with Christ

Video Talk Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” In this video talk I discuss … Continue reading Crucified with Christ

With Humble Hearts We Come

2 Timothy 2:21-22 ESV “If anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord … Continue reading With Humble Hearts We Come

Secret Sins and Coverups

1 John 1:5-6 ESV “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” God is light. And God … Continue reading Secret Sins and Coverups

The Chosen of God

Isaiah 41:8-10 ESV “But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosen,the offspring of Abraham, my friend;you whom I took from the ends of the earth,and called from its farthest corners,saying to you, ‘You are my servant,I have chosen you and not cast you off;fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I … Continue reading The Chosen of God

Time is Not Our Buddy

1 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For … Continue reading Time is Not Our Buddy

His Sheep Listen and Follow

Video Talk John 10:7,9-10,27-30 ESV “So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep… I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and … Continue reading His Sheep Listen and Follow

Becoming Disciples of Jesus Christ

Luke 14:25-33 ESV “Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, ‘If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross … Continue reading Becoming Disciples of Jesus Christ

Exhort One Another Daily

Hebrews 3:5-11 ESV “Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. “Therefore, as … Continue reading Exhort One Another Daily

The Trials of Life

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