1 John 2:15-17 ESV “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Love the World?
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Dead Men, Dry Bones
An Original Work / January 17, 2022 Dead men, dry bones, Wickedness fully formed. Hearers not, doers nay, So they all go out and play. Lie now, lie then, Truth not tell then to then. Whispers here, whispers there, Never once do say a prayer. “Turn now this way, Turnabout is fair play.” Jekyll-Hyde, double … Continue reading Dead Men, Dry Bones
Gone With the Wind
An Original Work / February 12, 2022 Gone with the wind are people in sin, Following platitudes in their ingratitude. Beckoning not Him they forgot, Bent on their fortitudes, slaves to their hardihood. All for the flesh that they refresh, Living their livelihoods slaves to consumer goods. Them caring not God they forgot, Living for … Continue reading Gone With the Wind
Be Disciples, Make Disciples
2 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” We are all called of God to make disciples of Christ of … Continue reading Be Disciples, Make Disciples
He Comforts Us in All Our Affliction
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 He Comforts Us in All Our Affliction
Are You Worthy of the Kingdom of God?
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 ESV “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all … Continue reading Are You Worthy of the Kingdom of God?
Growing to Maturity in Christ
Matthew 5:43-48 NASB “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may prove yourselves to be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun … Continue reading Growing to Maturity in Christ
When the Righteous Cry for Help
Psalms 34:11-14 ESV “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and … Continue reading When the Righteous Cry for Help
Those Who Wander from the Way of Good Sense
Proverbs 21:2-4 ESV “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.” The ways of the flesh may be right in … Continue reading Those Who Wander from the Way of Good Sense
Unless You Turn and Become Like Children
Matthew 18:1-4 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 Unless You Turn and Become Like Children
Walking Wounded 