Luke 20:45-47 ESV “And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows' houses and for a … Continue reading Beware of the Fakers
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Don’t Be Pressured to Sin
Matthew 18:1-7 ESV At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom … Continue reading Don’t Be Pressured to Sin
Worldly Mindsets
Philippians 3:17-21 ESV “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is … Continue reading Worldly Mindsets
My Marriage
Christian brothers and sisters, Please be in prayer for me and for my husband Rick, for we still have a very broken marriage, which has been broken the whole of our 50 years of marriage. And it is still in the bad condition it has always been in. So what we have is not a … Continue reading My Marriage
Glorify God in Your Body
1 Corinthians 6:13-20 ESV “The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ … Continue reading Glorify God in Your Body
Are You Pretending Love?
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading Are You Pretending Love?
Majority Versus Minority
The Church Under Fire Chapter Seven Majority Versus Minority May 28, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. And Paul had just finished giving his defense to King Agrippa. Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said … Continue reading Majority Versus Minority
Crazy for Jesus
The Church Under Fire Chapter Six Crazy for Jesus May 27, 2023 Acts 26:24-29 ESV And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” But Paul said, “I am not out … Continue reading Crazy for Jesus
Now Faithful to the Calling
The Church Under Fire Chapter Five Now Faithful to the Calling May 27, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. Recap: Paul was on the road to Damascus to persecute and perhaps to put to death even more Christians (followers of Jesus Christ) when Jesus met him in a vision while he … Continue reading Now Faithful to the Calling
Hear My Case
The Church Under Fire Chapter Four Hear My Case May 27, 2023 I am now reading in Acts 25. The Apostle Paul was being held in custody under the authority of the governor Felix. And during this time, Felix would visit him on occasion and would listen to Paul sharing about his faith. And this … Continue reading Hear My Case
Walking Wounded 