Don’t Waste the Lessons Learned

1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading Don’t Waste the Lessons Learned

Protect Against All Evil

Isaiah 1:4-6 ESV “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. “Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the … Continue reading Protect Against All Evil

If Anyone Loves Jesus

John 14:15-17,21-24 ESV “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with … Continue reading If Anyone Loves Jesus

God is With the Righteous

Psalms 14:1-3 ESV “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together … Continue reading God is With the Righteous

Deeds Done in Secret

Video Talk Isaiah 29:15-16 ESV “Ah, you who hide deep from the Lord your counsel, whose deeds are in the dark, and who say, ‘Who sees us? Who knows us?’ You turn things upside down! Shall the potter be regarded as the clay, that the thing made should say of its maker, ‘He did not … Continue reading Deeds Done in Secret

Because of Their Disobedience

Hebrews 4:1-7 ESV Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with … Continue reading Because of Their Disobedience

A Jezebel Influence

Video Talk Tolerating that Woman Jezebel Revelation 2:18-20 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “’I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and … Continue reading A Jezebel Influence

Straight Paths to Walk In

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” If we are to trust in the Lord with our whole heart, this means that we are to trust in him with our … Continue reading Straight Paths to Walk In

Are You Mostly Dead?

Revelation 3:1-6 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for … Continue reading Are You Mostly Dead?

From the God of his Salvation

Psalms 24:3-6 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. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the … Continue reading From the God of his Salvation