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

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