Psalm 97:1, 6-7 ESV The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! Our God – Father, Son (Jesus … Continue reading The Lord Reigns!
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Invaded by Foreigners
Proverbs 21 (Select Verses ESV) 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. 3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. 6 The getting of … Continue reading Invaded by Foreigners
Our Soul Waits
Psalm 33:1-5 ESV Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. For the word of the Lord is … Continue reading Our Soul Waits
Spiritually Discerned
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ESV “And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and … Continue reading Spiritually Discerned
Spiritual Fervor
Deuteronomy 6:1-3 ESV “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to possess it, that you may fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son's son, by … Continue reading Spiritual Fervor
Gladden My Soul
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 of your servant, … Continue reading Gladden My Soul
Unity and Peace
Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. A Prisoner … Continue reading Unity and Peace
Down in The Dumps
An Original Work / January 29, 2019 Do you ever get down in the dumps? You’ve certainly taken your lumps. Discouragement’s settling in. You wonder if you’ll ever win. Time seems to not be your best friend. You wonder if this will e’er end. Will you ever see the light of day? You cry, and … Continue reading Down in The Dumps
Humility vs. Pride
Mark 9:33-35 ESV And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said … Continue reading Humility vs. Pride
Church
John 4:19-26 (ESV) The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem … Continue reading Church