Video Talk Tolerating that Woman Jezebel Revelation 2:18-20 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “’I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and … Continue reading A Jezebel Influence
Straight Paths to Walk In
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” If we are to trust in the Lord with our whole heart, this means that we are to trust in him with our … Continue reading Straight Paths to Walk In
Are You Mostly Dead?
Revelation 3:1-6 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for … Continue reading Are You Mostly Dead?
From the God of his Salvation
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 From the God of his Salvation
On a Spiritual Journey
Today’s passage of Scripture is from the Old Testament. Moses had now died and the Lord chose Joshua to take his place and to lead the children of Israel into the Promised Land. So, these are God’s specific instructions to Joshua, but we can still learn from this passage, for it has lessons for us … Continue reading On a Spiritual Journey
The Wounds of a Friend
Proverbs 27:5-6 ESV “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” In America we live in an era in our society as well as within much of today’s church (or what is falsely called “church”) where open rebuke, i.e. speaking the truth … Continue reading The Wounds of a Friend
Standing Firm, with One Mind
Philippians 1:27-30 ESV “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not … Continue reading Standing Firm, with One Mind
Walking in Newness of Life
Romans 6:1-4 ESV “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried … Continue reading Walking in Newness of Life
Sharing in Our Sufferings
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 Sharing in Our Sufferings
Light the Candles
Light the candles, smell them burning, While the gospel, men are churning, And the hearts of men not turning From their sins. And God not learning. Religious practice is their cover. Sinful lifestyles, they’re not over. Godless idols are their lover. Righteousness is not their mover. Wickedness is what is leading, While they go on … Continue reading Light the Candles
Walking Wounded 