1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, … Continue reading Pursue Righteousness and Godliness
Tag: holiness
A House Divided
Luke 12:49-53 ESV “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. … Continue reading A House Divided
Voices Heralding the Gospel
An Original Work / April 16, 2022 Bells are ringing, voices singing Heralding the gospel bringing. Jesus Christ, our risen Savior, He showed us his godly favor. Jesus gave his life up for us So that his love would now free us, Set us free from sin’s dominion, For the flesh, make no provision. We … Continue reading Voices Heralding the Gospel
Though He Sought it With Tears
Hebrews 12:14-17 ESV “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no ‘root of bitterness’ springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; that no one is sexually immoral … Continue reading Though He Sought it With Tears
Our Eyes on Jesus
An Original Work / April 23, 2012 Based off Hebrews 12:2-13 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. Our faith starts and grows in Him, Who for the joy set before Him Endured all our sin. Scorning the shame of the cross, He sat down beside God above. He was willing to die for us, … Continue reading Our Eyes on Jesus
Husbands and Wives
Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled … Continue reading Husbands and Wives
Not Even a Hint
Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. The word “therefore,” refers back to something that was said previously. So, when a sentence begins with “therefore,” we should go back and … Continue reading Not Even a Hint
We All Thirst
Isaiah 55:1-3a ESV “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to … Continue reading We All Thirst
Unashamed
2 Timothy 1-7 ESV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, … Continue reading Unashamed
Chap 7: Freedom in Christ
I Married My Dad Chapter Seven Freedom in Christ January 17, 2018 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 ESV Over the course of the forty-five years of my marriage to my husband, he was not free in Christ, although … Continue reading Chap 7: Freedom in Christ
Walking Wounded 