(An allegory from real life) About three weeks ago, my husband and I each had to have a crown removed from a tooth in our mouths, and a new crown each was put on order. While we waited for the new (permanent) crowns to arrive, we were each given a temporary crown, which was not … Continue reading Breaking Free
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It Matters!
Believers in Jesus Christ: Is God always pleased with us, no matter what we do? Now that we have been saved, by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, when God looks at us, can he see when we sin against him? Or, does he only see Jesus? Can we believe in Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading It Matters!
His Faithful Followers
Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 4:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the songs “He Leadeth Me,” and “To My Beloved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 5 (Select vv. ESV). Walk in Love (vv. 1-2) Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ … Continue reading His Faithful Followers
Provoking Jealousy
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 10 (quoting select vv. ESV). Examples for Us (vv. 6-10) Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil … Continue reading Provoking Jealousy
Do You Not Know?
Saturday, August 12, 2017, 7:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 6 (Select vv. NASB). Lawsuits Among Believers (vv. 1-8) Does any one of you, when he has a case against his neighbor, dare to go to law … Continue reading Do You Not Know?
Take No Part
Friday, June 23, 2017, 3:16 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More About Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 5:1-21 (ESV). Be Imitators (vv. 1-2) Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for … Continue reading Take No Part
Our Spiritual Journey
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 5:16 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 15:11-32 (NASB). Two Sons (vv. 11-16) And He said, “A man had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of … Continue reading Our Spiritual Journey
Selfless
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” I read Hebrews 13:1-6 (ESV). Think of Others (vv. 1-3) Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, … Continue reading Selfless
Of Such a Kind
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 5:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace is Enough.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 5 (ESV). Sexual Immorality (vv. 1-2) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated … Continue reading Of Such a Kind
Godly Wisdom
Thursday, February 9, 2017, 8:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Teach Them.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3:1-4:5 (NASB). Difficult Times (3:1-9) But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, … Continue reading Godly Wisdom
Run With It 