An Original Work / April 3, 2021 Talk about Jesus when the sun arises. Don’t be a phony, putting on disguises. Talk about Jesus middle of the daytime, Not just at church or in your prayers at mealtime. Talk about Jesus to your friends on Facebook. Don’t be ashamed of him or of the Good … Continue reading Talk About Jesus
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Responding to Opposition with Grace
1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” There are many people today stressing … Continue reading Responding to Opposition with Grace
A Joy Beyond Measure
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the … Continue reading A Joy Beyond Measure
Charm or Reform
Proverbs 31:30 ESV Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Charm Definition of charm – the chanting or reciting of a magic spell; a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights; to allure - to entice by charm or attraction; to enchant – to influence … Continue reading Charm or Reform
Sincere Reality
Hebrews 10:19-25 ESV Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with … Continue reading Sincere Reality
In Sincerity
Be Holy Hebrews 12:14-17 NIV Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no … Continue reading In Sincerity
In Harmony
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the … Continue reading In Harmony
Good Conduct
Saturday, September 16, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 3 (ESV). We Who Teach (vv. 1-5a) Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach … Continue reading Good Conduct
Mere Accolades
Sunday, February 26, 2017, 2:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 1 (NASB). We Proclaim Him (vv. 1-4) What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have … Continue reading Mere Accolades
A Sincere Heart
Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 8:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Old Rugged Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 7-10 (quoting 10:19-31, 35-39 NASB). With Full Assurance (vv. 19-25) Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, … Continue reading A Sincere Heart