“Ignorance is bliss,” so the saying goes, but is it really? Can we continue to plead ignorance, especially after so much truth has been presented to us, and then go on ignoring the truth, as though it won’t affect us? And, because we want to hold on to our traditions or to our sinful addictions? … Continue reading Is Ignorance Bliss?
Man-made religion
Self-Made Religion
Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 11:16 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 2 (Select vv. NASB). Walk in Him (vv. 6-7) Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now … Continue reading Self-Made Religion
Remain Steadfast
Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB). Keep Standing Firm (v. 1) It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a … Continue reading Remain Steadfast
Pleasing God or Humans?
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1 (Select vv. NASB). From this Present Evil Age (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ … Continue reading Pleasing God or Humans?
A Pharisee
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV). Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11) Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus wanted to send … Continue reading A Pharisee
Religion vs. Relationship
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV). Provoked in Spirit (v. 16) Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he … Continue reading Religion vs. Relationship
Outward vs. Inward
Sunday, January 3, 2016, 1:50 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, What Joy!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 15:1-20 (NASB). Tradition vs. The Word (vv. 1-6) Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition … Continue reading Outward vs. Inward
Run With It 