I am reading in Acts 3. Peter and John, on this occasion, had been instrumental in the healing of a man who was lame from birth. And all the people who were present saw the man who was lame now walking and praising God. And so Peter addressed the people, and he gave all the … Continue reading Appointed by God For His Service
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Pure Hearts and Clean Hands
Video Talk 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 falseand does not swear deceitfully.He will receive blessing from the Lordand righteousness from the God of his salvation.Such … Continue reading Pure Hearts and Clean Hands
Deserted and Alone
The following is Paul’s testimony of the kinds of things that happened to him while he was serving the Lord in ministry. Now, we may not relate to these specific situations, and we definitely do not know these people, since they lived a very long time ago, but we all have our own set of … Continue reading Deserted and Alone
Cleansing Ourselves from What is Dishonorable
2 Timothy 2:20-21 ESV “Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the … Continue reading Cleansing Ourselves from What is Dishonorable
God Meant It for Good
Psalms 139:13-16 ESV “For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret,intricately woven in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw my … Continue reading God Meant It for Good
The Children of The Light
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading The Children of The Light
Why? Because We Love God
1 Thessalonians 2:5-12 ESV “For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nursing … Continue reading Why? Because We Love God
He Who Has Ears
The Parable of the WeedsMatthew 13:24-30 ESV He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up … Continue reading He Who Has Ears
Be the Salt and Light
Video Talk Matthew 5:13 ESV “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." Salt is used for seasoning and for preserving food. And to season is … Continue reading Be the Salt and Light
Has Life Given You Lemons?
Psalms 138:7-8 NASB “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me. The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” … Continue reading Has Life Given You Lemons?
Walking Wounded 