“You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. … Continue reading Setting the Right Example
Salvation
Your Work of Faith and Labor of Love
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came … Continue reading Your Work of Faith and Labor of Love
You Have Given Me Life
“If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have given me life.I am yours; save me,for I have sought your precepts.The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,but I consider your testimonies.I have seen a limit to all perfection,but your commandment … Continue reading You Have Given Me Life
Tell-Tale Signs
The tell-tale signs of liars’ liesAre often seen within their eyes.Their body language tells a lotWhen they are then put on the spot. They will not look you in the eyes,Or else they’ll put on a disguise.Pretending is part of their game,They shift from truth and others blame. Forgetful are they, truth not tell,Their made … Continue reading Tell-Tale Signs
Do Not Refuse Him Who is Speaking
“See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, ‘Yet once more I … Continue reading Do Not Refuse Him Who is Speaking
No Root of Bitterness Allowed
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no ‘root of bitterness’ springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like … Continue reading No Root of Bitterness Allowed
Who is Our Savior?
This meme is directed towards those of us who live in the United States of America, but it applies across the board to people of all nations. Just replace the name mentioned here with any name of any world leader or any other human being and the message is the same. Our trust is to … Continue reading Who is Our Savior?
It’s For Discipline We Endure
The Struggle “Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “’My son, do not regard lightly … Continue reading It’s For Discipline We Endure
Sin Should Not Be Master
Sin should not be master of our lives.Sin should not o’er take us, in us thrive.Christ should have dominion in us now,As we come to know Him, humbly bow. Let His Word instruct us in His ways.Let us follow Him from day to day.Conquerors in Jesus be us now,Victory in Jesus we avow. Come before … Continue reading Sin Should Not Be Master
Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus Christ
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set … Continue reading Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus Christ