“And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, ‘Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.’ And he answered them, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking about at those who … Continue reading Stand Up for Jesus
Songs
Don’t Fake It!
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of … Continue reading Don’t Fake It!
They Honor God with Their Lips
Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God commanded, ‘Honor your father … Continue reading They Honor God with Their Lips
Called of God to Be His Servants
“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's … Continue reading Called of God to Be His Servants
Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
Servant of the Lord
Servant of the Lord;For the gospel you’re set apart.Promised through the prophets of old:Jesus, Son of God.Through Him, and for His name alone,We receive His graceTo call people, Him to obey;Coming from their faith.Servant of the Lord,For the gospel you’re set apart.Promised through the prophets of old:Jesus, Son of God. You belong to Christ;Loved by … Continue reading Servant of the Lord
I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
I just want to say, “Thank you,” to everyone who reads and/or who responds to what the Lord has me post on the internet each day. He called me to write down what he is teaching me each day from his word and to post these writings on the internet, and then later he added … Continue reading I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 ESV) In context, … Continue reading God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Willing or Not?
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until … Continue reading Willing or Not?
A Prayer of One Afflicted
“Hear my prayer, O Lord;let my cry come to you!Do not hide your face from mein the day of my distress!Incline your ear to me;answer me speedily in the day when I call!” (Psalms 102:1-2 ESV) Do you want to know the main thing that I pray for daily? It is for the salvation of … Continue reading A Prayer of One Afflicted
