God takes sin very seriously. He hates sin because of what sin does to his children, and how it has the potential for ruining lives, homes, marriages, friendships, and/or church congregations, etc. So much sin in today’s church goes unchecked. So many messages in today’s church leave out the word “sin”, they do not call … Continue reading Listen! Listen!
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He is Worthy
Saturday, August 15, 2015, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Above All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 5 (NASB). Stop Weeping I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with … Continue reading He is Worthy
In Reputation Only
Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 12:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Zion, Haste.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:1-6 (NASB). “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ‘I know … Continue reading In Reputation Only
When my Heart is Breaking
Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (NASB). “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: … Continue reading When my Heart is Breaking
The Doxology
Monday, August 10, 2015, 5:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Doxology.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:1-7 (NASB). “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the … Continue reading The Doxology
Destructive Heresies
Saturday, August 1, 2015, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 2 (Selected vv. NASB). False Teachers (vv. 1-3) But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who … Continue reading Destructive Heresies
A Tangled Web
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive!” (From the poem Marmion by Walter Scott) A Tangled Web Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put two songs in mind, “He Reached Down,” and “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read … Continue reading A Tangled Web
Walk in Freedom
Sunday, July 19, 2015, 7:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:1-13 (NASB). Personal Favoritism (vv. 1-4) My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. For … Continue reading Walk in Freedom
Testing Our Faith
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (NASB). Various Trials (vv. 1-4) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. Consider it … Continue reading Testing Our Faith
Enduring Hostility
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-3 (NASB). Examples of Great Faith (v. 1a) Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us… The witnesses being spoken of here, I believe, … Continue reading Enduring Hostility