Ashamed of Jesus and of His Words

Luke 9:23 ESV “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” Many people today, at least here in America where I live, are professing faith in Jesus Christ. Many are claiming that their sins are forgiven (past, present, and … Continue reading Ashamed of Jesus and of His Words

Battles of the Mind

An Original Work / February 17, 2022 Our enemy, he prowls about, Attacking minds, instilling doubt. He wants us fearful, doubting God. He wants us fallen, in his squad. He whispers nothings in our ears, He wants to fill our minds with fears. He loves confusion, fears, and doubts. Division’s what he’s all about. He’s … Continue reading Battles of the Mind

Fear the Lord and Obey Him

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 covenant and remember to do his commandments. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” The Fear … Continue reading Fear the Lord and Obey Him

He Who has Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

Psalms 24:3-6 ESV “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the … Continue reading He Who has Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

What Does it Mean to Love the World?

1 John 2:15-17 ESV “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Love the World?

Gone With the Wind

An Original Work / February 12, 2022 Gone with the wind are people in sin, Following platitudes in their ingratitude. Beckoning not Him they forgot, Bent on their fortitudes, slaves to their hardihood. All for the flesh that they refresh, Living their livelihoods slaves to consumer goods. Them caring not God they forgot, Living for … Continue reading Gone With the Wind

Be Disciples, Make Disciples

2 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” We are all called of God to make disciples of Christ of … Continue reading Be Disciples, Make Disciples

He Comforts Us in All Our Affliction

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by … Continue reading He Comforts Us in All Our Affliction

Are You Worthy of the Kingdom of God?

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 ESV “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all … Continue reading Are You Worthy of the Kingdom of God?