“This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, … Continue reading Elders Must Be Above Reproach
Salvation
How Can I Serve You?
How can I serve You, Lord?What shall I say?What shall I do for You?Show me this day. I lay my life down now,All now for You.Your witness I will be,Telling what’s true. Surrender all for You,Your will obey,Live holy unto You,Kneel down and pray. I love You more than wordsCan now express.Your servant I will … Continue reading How Can I Serve You?
The Faith of God’s Elect
“Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through … Continue reading The Faith of God’s Elect
Be Doers of the Word
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was … Continue reading Be Doers of the Word
May God Sanctify You Completely
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 ESV) Now when it says, “the God of peace,” that word … Continue reading May God Sanctify You Completely
What I’m Thankful For
I’m thankful for the cross of ChristWhere Jesus died for meSo I could die with Him to sinAnd live eternally I’m thankful that He cared for meAnd called me to be HisSo I could serve Him with my lifeAnd do all that He says I’m thankful that He’s chosen meTo serve Him in this waySo … Continue reading What I’m Thankful For
Give Thanks in All Circumstances
“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; … Continue reading Give Thanks in All Circumstances
Be at Peace Among Yourselves
“We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with … Continue reading Be at Peace Among Yourselves
While People are Saying
“Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon them as … Continue reading While People are Saying
What I Long For
Holiness is what I long forRighteousness, to walk God’s waysFaithfulness in every footstepWalking with Him day by day Listening to the words He teachesMaking them my faithful friendDoing all that His word shows meFaithful to Christ to the end Loving Jesus, Lord, my MasterSitting daily at His feetLoving all the times togetherWhen my Lord and … Continue reading What I Long For
Run With It 