The Church Under Fire Chapter Seven Majority Versus Minority May 28, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. And Paul had just finished giving his defense to King Agrippa. Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said … Continue reading Majority Versus Minority
Songs
Not Of The World
“But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not … Continue reading Not Of The World
I Am Your Servant
“I am Your servant; give me understanding,That I may know Your testimonies.It is time for the Lord to act,For they have broken Your law.Therefore I love Your commandmentsAbove gold, yes, above fine gold.Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything,I hate every false way.” (Psalm 119:125-128 NASB1995) If we believe in Jesus Christ to … Continue reading I Am Your Servant
Beware The Double-Minded
“I hate those who are double-minded,But I love Your law.You are my hiding place and my shield;I wait for Your word.Depart from me, evildoers,That I may observe the commandments of my God.Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” (Psalm 119:113-116 NASB1995) In the … Continue reading Beware The Double-Minded
A Light to My Path
“Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.” (Psalm 119:105-106 NASB1995) If we believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, this is what our faith should look like. The Word of God … Continue reading A Light to My Path
Your Testimonies My Delight
“Deal bountifully with Your servant,That I may live and keep Your word.Open my eyes, that I may beholdWonderful things from Your law.I am a stranger in the earth;Do not hide Your commandments from me.My soul is crushed with longingAfter Your ordinances at all times.You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed,Who wander from Your commandments.Take away reproach … Continue reading Your Testimonies My Delight
Love God! Love His Word!
“You are near, O Lord,And all Your commandments are truth.Of old I have known from Your testimoniesThat You have founded them forever.” (Psalm 119:151-152 NASB) I was part of the gatherings of the church from infancy on up. My parents were part of that same church fellowship all 86 years of their lives, and their … Continue reading Love God! Love His Word!
Crazy for Jesus
The Church Under Fire Chapter Six Crazy for Jesus May 27, 2023 And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, … Continue reading Crazy for Jesus
My Grace is Sufficient for You
“Righteous are You, O Lord,And upright are Your judgments.You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousnessAnd exceeding faithfulness.My zeal has consumed me,Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.Your word is very pure,Therefore Your servant loves it.I am small and despised,Yet I do not forget Your precepts.Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,And Your law is truth.Trouble and … Continue reading My Grace is Sufficient for You
The One Who Desires Life
“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must … Continue reading The One Who Desires Life
Run With It 