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?
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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
Nonsense, Nonsense
An Original Work / February 4, 2022 Nonsense, nonsense coming from their mouths, Raise their banners, raise them very loud, Bold in witness, that but not of God, Please the world and draw in their large crowds. “Win the world to us, but not to God, Please the crowds and make sure music’s loud, Tell … Continue reading Nonsense, Nonsense
Sing of His Steadfast Love
Psalms 59:1-4 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 Sing of His Steadfast Love
Created by God for a Purpose
Psalms 23:1-3 ESV “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” We all have needs. Some of them are emotional needs, some are spiritual, and … Continue reading Created by God for a Purpose
The World Gone Crazy
An Original Work / February 1, 2022 The world has gone crazy And Christians be lazy The truth now is hazy So, “Don’t eat the daisies.” The crows now are talking So you should be walking And not merely talking And don’t you be balking No time to be playing And to truth not staying … Continue reading The World Gone Crazy
Lest You Forget the Lord
Deuteronomy 6:10-12 ESV “And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you—with great and good cities that you did not build, and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you … Continue reading Lest You Forget the Lord
Walking Wounded 