This song is a call to arise (get up; stand up), be steadfast and persistent, and to let our lights (Jesus Christ; our salvation; the gospel; purity; and truth) shine forth from us, so that those outside of faith in Jesus Christ may come to him, to know his saving grace. We may need this … Continue reading Arise and Shine
Abide in Him
Waiting on the Lord involves trusting in who he is, in his word, in his many promises, and in his power, sovereignty and grace in our lives to work out all things in our lives according to his plans and his purposes. Life doesn’t always make sense, and sometimes it may even seem unfair and … Continue reading Abide in Him
A Still Small Voice
I was talking with the Lord about how quiet he was, and then the phrase, “a still small voice” came to mind. I remembered that God had spoken to Elijah in a “still small voice” or in a “gentle whisper.” That was when Elijah was discouraged because of his powerful enemy who was coming against … Continue reading A Still Small Voice
A Believer’s Prayer
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ means so much more than just Jesus forgiving us of our sins so that we can go to heaven one day. When we trust Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we give our whole heart and devotion to him to obey him, to forsake our former lives of … Continue reading A Believer’s Prayer
Our Opportunity to Bear Witness
“Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the … Continue reading Our Opportunity to Bear Witness
Cruel Reproaches
“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:1-2 ESV) What was Jesus’ intention in eating with “sinners,” which all of us are outside of God’s saving grace? It was to share with … Continue reading Cruel Reproaches
Give Me Understanding, Lord
“Your hands made me and formed me;give me understanding to learn your commands.” “My soul faints with longing for your salvation,but I have put my hope in your word.” “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.” (Psalms 119:73,81,92 NIV) It is God’s plan and purpose for our lives … Continue reading Give Me Understanding, Lord
What Satan Meant for Evil
This was previously posted in October of 2022, but the Lord is encouraging me to repost it today: What Satan Meant for Evil, God Can Use for Good The Lord Jesus led me this morning to do another Talk Video (link below) based off a song he gave me to write in 2012, which is … Continue reading What Satan Meant for Evil
If His Children
"If his children forsake my lawand do not walk according to my rules,if they violate my statutesand do not keep my commandments,then I will punish their transgression with the rodand their iniquity with stripes,but I will not remove from him my steadfast loveor be false to my faithfulness.I will not violate my covenantor alter the … Continue reading If His Children
Jesus Is Exalted
"Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,who exult in your name all the dayand in your righteousness are exalted.For you are the glory of their strength;by your favor our horn is exalted.For our shield belongs to the Lord,our king to the Holy One of … Continue reading Jesus Is Exalted
Walking Wounded 