Not Leaning on Our Own Understanding

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV “Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.” As followers of Jesus Christ we are to be led of the Spirit of God. Now, in order to be led of the Spirit of God … Continue reading Not Leaning on Our Own Understanding

The Best Life You Will Ever Have

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) When I read this one verse, I wanted to know the context, so I read through all of 2 Peter 3 to get the context. And the context … Continue reading The Best Life You Will Ever Have

Honor Christ the Lord as Holy

“Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone … Continue reading Honor Christ the Lord as Holy

They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways

I read in Isaiah 58 (NIV). And I began with verse 11: “The Lord will guide you always;he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched landand will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden,like a spring whose waters never fail.” I have a little card holder that has memory Scriptures on index cards … Continue reading They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways

Lead Me, Lord, In Your Truth

Psalms 25:4-5 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;for you I wait all the day long.” In the talk video that follows here, I shared a little bit of my testimony of God’s calling on my … Continue reading Lead Me, Lord, In Your Truth

“He Covers You, Doesn’t He?”

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousnessfor his name's sake.” (Psalms 23:1-3 ESV) In order for the Lord to be our Shepherd, we must first of all be his sheep. And he … Continue reading “He Covers You, Doesn’t He?”

Because I Love You

Psalms 103:17-19 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,and his kingdom rules over all.” A lot of people will disregard this … Continue reading Because I Love You

Speaking the Truth in Love

John 13:34-35 ESV “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” There is a lot of confusion today over this … Continue reading Speaking the Truth in Love

In Times of Weakness

Psalms 119:105-107 ESV “Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,to keep your righteous rules.I am severely afflicted;give me life, O Lord, according to your word!” We all have those times when our strength is gone, when we are weak physically and or … Continue reading In Times of Weakness

With Man This is Impossible

Matthew 19:23-26 NIV “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom … Continue reading With Man This is Impossible