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 Worthy of the Kingdom of God
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Jesus Overturned the Tables
Mark 11:15-17 NIV “On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he … Continue reading Jesus Overturned the Tables
Oh God, You ARe My Fortress
Psalms 59:1-5 ESV “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of … Continue reading Oh God, You ARe My Fortress
So We Would Worship Him
An Original Work / December 25, 2021 Jesus Christ, He died for all, Not so we could have a ball. Jesus in that manger lay, So we’d worship Him and pray. Jesus Christ, He came to earth, So in Him we’d have new birth. Jesus sacrificed for sin, So that we could live in Him. … Continue reading So We Would Worship Him
So Walk in Him
Colossians 2:6-7 ESV “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Well, people receive Christ Jesus the Lord in many different ways, but only one way is the true way, the biblical … Continue reading So Walk in Him
Hold On To Jesus
Open and Closed Doors Revelation 3:7-8 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 … Continue reading Hold On To Jesus
They Glory in Their Shame
Philippians 3:17 “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.” I don’t know personally very many people who are walking (in conduct, in practice) according to how Paul and the other New Testament apostles conducted their lives, as a matter of practice, … Continue reading They Glory in Their Shame
Adopted as His Children
Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Who are the saints? They are those of us who are set apart by … Continue reading Adopted as His Children
Fulfill the Law of Christ
Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Caught in Sin If a brother or a sister in Christ is … Continue reading Fulfill the Law of Christ
Don’t Let Emotions Overtake You
Philippians 2:14-18 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading Don’t Let Emotions Overtake You
Walking Wounded 