Are You Living Worthy?

“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything … Continue reading Are You Living Worthy?

Who Can Discern His Errors?

“Who can discern his errors?Declare me innocent from hidden faults.Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;let them not have dominion over me!Then I shall be blameless,and innocent of great transgression.Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe acceptable in your sight,O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalms 19:12-14 ESV) … Continue reading Who Can Discern His Errors?

They Spy Out Our Freedom

“Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. And from … Continue reading They Spy Out Our Freedom

Battles of The Mind

Our enemy, he prowls about,Attacking minds, instilling doubt.He wants us fearful, doubting God.He wants us fallen, in his squad. He whispers nothings in our ears,He wants to fill our minds with fears.He loves confusion, fears, and doubts.Division’s what he’s all about. He’s lacking sense in all he does,For he is Satan, and becauseA fallen creature, … Continue reading Battles of The Mind

Love is Not Emotion but Devotion

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” (Romans 12:9-11 ESV) This love is agape love which comes from God and which prefers all … Continue reading Love is Not Emotion but Devotion

Is Darkness Your Old Friend?

“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes … Continue reading Is Darkness Your Old Friend?

He’s Like a Roaring Lion

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing … Continue reading He’s Like a Roaring Lion

Shepherds Who Destroy and Scatter

Jeremiah 23:1-3 ESV “’Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!’ declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: ‘You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I … Continue reading Shepherds Who Destroy and Scatter