“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, … Continue reading Gossip
Songs
He Trains Our Hands for Battle
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock,who trains my hands for war,and my fingers for battle;he is my steadfast love and my fortress,my stronghold and my deliverer,my shield and he in whom I take refuge,who subdues peoples under me.” (Psalms 144:1-2 ESV) I used to believe that humans had power over me that God could do … Continue reading He Trains Our Hands for Battle
Abusers and The Abused
Psalms 62:3-4 ESV “How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.They take pleasure in falsehood.They bless with their mouths,but inwardly they curse. Selah” This passage of Scripture is somewhat open to interpretation, so it can be … Continue reading Abusers and The Abused
Are You Being Abused?
“Fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “Behold, all who are incensed against youshall be put to shame and confounded;those who strive against youshall be as nothing and shall perish.” (Isaiah 41:10-11 ESV) … Continue reading Are You Being Abused?
Die to The Old, Live to The New
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let … Continue reading Die to The Old, Live to The New
The Way You Learned Christ
“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading The Way You Learned Christ
Work Out Your Own Salvation
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV) There is a … Continue reading Work Out Your Own Salvation
What’s It Mean to Be In Christ?
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he … Continue reading What’s It Mean to Be In Christ?
God is Able
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, … Continue reading God is Able
Walk as Children of The Light
“But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral … Continue reading Walk as Children of The Light
Run With It 