1 John 3:16-18 ESV By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little … Continue reading Rescue Them
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Hold To The Truth
1 John 3:1-3 ESV See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has … Continue reading Hold To The Truth
Blessing Others
Romans 12:1-2 NIV Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will … Continue reading Blessing Others
Overcome Evil with Good
Romans 12:1-2 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what … Continue reading Overcome Evil with Good
Jesus Paid it All
Hymn lyrics by Elvina M. Hall, 1865 Music by John T. Grape, 1868 Scripture: Isaiah 1:18; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 1:5-6 I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim; I’ll … Continue reading Jesus Paid it All
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Hymn lyrics by Henry F. Lyte, 1833 Music attr. to Mozart, 1831/ Arr. Hubert P. Main, 1872 Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Perish every fond ambition, all I’ve sought or hoped or known; Yet how rich is my … Continue reading Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
The Same Matters
Philippians 3:1-3 ESV Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit … Continue reading The Same Matters
Don’t Deny Him
Matthew 16:13-17 NASB Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do … Continue reading Don’t Deny Him
Obedient to Death
Philippians 2:1-4 ESV So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility … Continue reading Obedient to Death
Walk Sincerely
A Holy Sacrifice Romans 12:1 NASB Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. When you think of worship of God, what do you think of? Do you think of music, praise and adoration? … Continue reading Walk Sincerely
Run With It 