Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4 NIV “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” At the time this was written, who was the Israel being referred to? They were the Jews, who were God’s chosen people at that time in history. To apply this to today, who would this be talking to? … Continue reading Like Breathing
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In The Day of Trouble
Lord, Be Gracious Psalm 86:1-7 ESV Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul … Continue reading In The Day of Trouble
Where Are They All?
An Original Work / January 30, 2020 Where are all the children? Where’s the laughter and the joy? Where’s the smiles and the twinkling eyes Of the girls and of the boys? Where’s the sunshine, moon and stars That once shone, oh so bright? Where’s the hugs and kisses of the mamas As they tell … Continue reading Where Are They All?
Torrents of Ungodliness
Saved from My Enemies Psalm 18:1-6 NASB “I love You, O Lord, my strength.” The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, … Continue reading Torrents of Ungodliness
Bad Guilt and Good Guilt
So, I have been going back and forth on what my diet should look like. I don’t want to be under bondage to “don’t touch” and “don’t taste,” with regard to food and drink. And, I want to be able to walk in freedom and not feel as though I have a hand smacking my … Continue reading Bad Guilt and Good Guilt
To Accomplish His Work
Come and See John 4:28-30 ESV So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” They went out of the town and were coming to him. Jesus Christ had a … Continue reading To Accomplish His Work
A Divine Appointment
Gift of God John 4:1-14 Summary Jesus had a divine appointment with a woman at a well one day. She was from Samaria. (Samaritans were not liked by the Jews). He asked the woman for some water. She was surprised that he, a Jew, would ask her, a Samaritan woman, for a drink of water. … Continue reading A Divine Appointment
Is He Our Shepherd?
If He is Our Shepherd Psalm 23:1-3 ESV The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Is the Lord our shepherd? For him to be … Continue reading Is He Our Shepherd?
We Wrestle
Strong in The Lord Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the … Continue reading We Wrestle
Weeds and Wheat
This is a lengthy passage of scripture, but to try to break it up in sections would do it an injustice, for we need to read this in its entirety all together in order to get the complete picture. And, then we can discuss it. The Parable Told Matthew 13:24-30 ESV He put another parable … Continue reading Weeds and Wheat