Romans 8:18,26-30 ESV “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us… Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with … Continue reading All Things Working for Good
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Searching, Searching
Searching, searching everywhereHigh and low, without a careWandering hither, to and froLooking for what? What to know? Time is wasting, that do tellHeads are swimming, pride doth swellNothing finished, not completeFlesh is winning, not defeat What’s the purpose? Do you know?What, for your life, have to show?Knowledge plenty, not in needNeed obedience, truth to feed … Continue reading Searching, Searching
Set Apart for The Gospel
Romans 1:1,8-12 ESV “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the … Continue reading Set Apart for The Gospel
His Ways, not Our Ways
Isaiah 55:6-9 ESV “Seek the Lord while he may be found;call upon him while he is near;let the wicked forsake his way,and the unrighteous man his thoughts;let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your … Continue reading His Ways, not Our Ways
No Time to Waste
2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 ESV “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not … Continue reading No Time to Waste
Dealing with Adultery
Matthew 5:27-30 ESV “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For … Continue reading Dealing with Adultery
Sent to Open Blinded Eyes
Acts 26:16-18 ESV “But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to … Continue reading Sent to Open Blinded Eyes
Give it All to Jesus
Matthew 19:23-26 NIV “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom … Continue reading Give it All to Jesus
On Father’s Day
Ephesians 6:4 ESV “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” In America we have one day a year where we celebrate our Fathers. It is called “Father’s Day.” And for those who had good and not negative experiences with their fathers, it … Continue reading On Father’s Day
Beware of the Fakers
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
Walking Wounded 