More Than These

John 21:15-17 ESV When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading More Than These

Search Me, O God, and Try Me

Psalms 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.” NIV “Search me, O God, and know my heart!Try me and know my thoughts!And see if there be any grievous way in me,and lead me in … Continue reading Search Me, O God, and Try Me

On Father’s Day

*I know this is not Father’s Day today, but the subject matter here is that of abuse, specifically the abuse coming from a father, but this can extend to abuse coming from anyone in a position of rule and authority over others. So this can include the abuse inflicted by any parent, spousal abuse, and … Continue reading On Father’s Day

One-Sided Relationships

Ephesians 4:32 NIV “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” In this video talk I make reference to a song sung by Whitney Houston. The song is titled, “I Have Nothing.” It is considered a romantic or a love song of sorts, but this is … Continue reading One-Sided Relationships

Sing Praises to The Lord

Psalms 92:1-4 NASB “It is good to give thanks to the LordAnd to sing praises to Your name, Most High;To declare Your goodness in the morningAnd Your faithfulness by night,With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp,With resounding music on the lyre.For You, Lord, have made me joyful by what You have done,I will sing … Continue reading Sing Praises to The Lord

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?

Am I Passionate? Yes!

Romans 12:9-10 NIV “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” If we love God with this kind of love, we prefer what God prefers. And he prefers what is holy, righteous, godly, morally pure, honest, faithful, and … Continue reading Am I Passionate? Yes!

Shining Like Bright Lights

Philippians 2:14-16 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading Shining Like Bright Lights

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