Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading Do You Desire Jesus Christ?
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Only the One Doing God’s Will
Romans 6:1-6 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 Only the One Doing God’s Will
Are You Being Abused?
Video Talk Isaiah 41:10 NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Are you being abused? Are there people in your life who are taking advantage of you, … Continue reading Are You Being Abused?
God Forgets Not the Cry of the Afflicted
Psalms 9:9-12 ESV “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds! … Continue reading God Forgets Not the Cry of the Afflicted
What He Opens No ONe Can shut
Revelation 3:7-13 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which … Continue reading What He Opens No ONe Can shut
Beware of Ungodly Influences
2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather … Continue reading Beware of Ungodly Influences
They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways
I am reading today in Isaiah 58 (NIV). And I began with verse 11: “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” I have a little card holder that … Continue reading They Seem Eager to Know God’s Ways
Walking with Integrity of Heart
Psalms 101:1-3 ESV “I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless.” … Continue reading Walking with Integrity of Heart
Clean Hands and Pure Hearts
Psalms 24:3-4 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.” Under the Old Covenant, the hill of the Lord became physical … Continue reading Clean Hands and Pure Hearts
Loving Others Like Jesus Loved
1 John 4:7-8 ESV “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Loving one another appears to be the topic of late in several of the writings the … Continue reading Loving Others Like Jesus Loved
Walking Wounded 