The Wicked Plots Against the Righteous

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,over the man who carries out evil devices!Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.For the evildoers shall be cut off,but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. … Continue reading The Wicked Plots Against the Righteous

Backing Up What I Say

“I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one … Continue reading Backing Up What I Say

What’s Your Purpose?

What’s Your Purpose? Why you be?Are you trapped? Or are you free?In and out is where you are?Sometimes nearer? Sometimes far? Broken record played each time?Nothing changes, not in time?Worn out efforts do not workSo you angry? So you irk? What’s the purpose, shrink from all?You no courage? You no gall?Run away is your escape?You’re … Continue reading What’s Your Purpose?

Hating the Light; Loving the Darkness

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not … Continue reading Hating the Light; Loving the Darkness

Let Your Heart Take Courage

“Teach me your way, O Lord,and lead me on a level pathbecause of my enemies.Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;for false witnesses have risen against me,and they breathe out violence. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lordin the land of the living!Wait for the Lord;be strong, … Continue reading Let Your Heart Take Courage

Do We Love God More?

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” … Continue reading Do We Love God More?

Darling, Where are You?

Many of us have loved ones we care about who are professing faith in Jesus Christ but who are not living what they profess. We are concerned for them for we can see the damage they are doing to their lives, and we know that there is a better life for them if they will … Continue reading Darling, Where are You?

Are You Being Taught the Truth?

“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading Are You Being Taught the Truth?

Refusing to Listen to The Truth

“To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I trust;let me not be put to shame;let not my enemies exult over me.Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead me … Continue reading Refusing to Listen to The Truth

Freedom for the Captives

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,because the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor;he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor,and the day of vengeance of … Continue reading Freedom for the Captives