Matthew 7:13-14 ESV “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” The Narrow Gate If … Continue reading The Narrow Gate is Not Wide
Growing to Maturity in Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ, our Savior Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. But he is also God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is our creator God. As God had always planned, Christ left his throne in heaven, he came to earth, and he was born … Continue reading Growing to Maturity in Christ Jesus
Do Not Walk in the Way with Them
Proverbs 1:7 ESV “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” The Beginning of Knowledge To fear the Lord is to believe him, to believe his words, to take them seriously, to take them to heart and to walk in obedience to his instructions to us, his body. … Continue reading Do Not Walk in the Way with Them
Tell-Tale Signs
The tell-tale signs of liars lies Are often seen within their eyes. Their body language tells a lot When they are then put on the spot. They will not look you in the eyes, Or else they’ll put on a disguise. Pretending is part of their game, They shift from truth and others blame. Forgetful … Continue reading Tell-Tale Signs
In the Lord my Heart Trusts
Psalms 28:1-3 ESV “To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward … Continue reading In the Lord my Heart Trusts
The Words not Sticking
Time is ticking, words are pricking, With most folks the words not sticking – Taking shelter in their covers, Going after other lovers. Dancing dances, taking chances, Looking for more new romances, Happenstances, stealing glances, In his pride the ruler prances. His dominion, he’s the leader, Fleshly lusts, they are his feeder. Perfect setups are … Continue reading The Words not Sticking
Filled with the Fruit of Righteousness
Philippians 1:9-11 ESV “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and … Continue reading Filled with the Fruit of Righteousness
But if Your Eye is Bad
Matthew 6:22-23 ESV “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” Jesus Christ, the … Continue reading But if Your Eye is Bad
Now Many Antichrists Have Come
1 John 2:18-19 ESV “Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have … Continue reading Now Many Antichrists Have Come
The Truth of The Gospel
The truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ says that if we want to come after Christ that we must deny self, take up our cross daily, and follow (obey) him. It says that we must be crucified with Christ in death to sin and be raised with Christ to walk in newness of life … Continue reading The Truth of The Gospel
Walking Wounded 