Because of what Jesus Christ did for us in saving us from our sins, we should be continually in an attitude of praise and thanksgiving to him for all that he has done for us. Praise and thanksgiving, as well, is the greatest antidote I know to sadness, loneliness, suffering, rejection and discouragement. It works … Continue reading Magnify Him
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Pride and Prejudice
In flesh, we all are filled with pride.In flesh, the will of God denied.In flesh, we think more than we shouldOf whom we are and what is good. In flesh, we look at others grimWhen we compare them to us dim.In flesh, we fill our minds with liesWhen we our sinful hearts deny. In Spirit … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice
Love Never Fails
Human love, based in our flesh, will fail us. But God-like love, which prefers what God prefers, will not fail, for it is centered in God and not in self. If we try to operate in our flesh, we are bound to fail, too. If we try to use our gifts in the flesh, they … Continue reading Love Never Fails
Hokey Pokey Christians
Love Must Be Genuine
Love must be sincere, honest, truthful, and genuine, as opposed to being pretentious, disingenuous, fake or phony. True love, thus, speaks the truth in love and does not use false flattery, nor does it willfully deceive. In fact, it hates what is evil, mainly because of how evil destroys lives, homes, families, communities, church congregations … Continue reading Love Must Be Genuine
Listen! Listen!
Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness (See: 1 Pet. 2:24). He died that we might no longer live for ourselves, but for him who gave his life up for us (See: 2 Co. 5:15). And, he died that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us … Continue reading Listen! Listen!
He Disciplines for Our Good
Are you struggling against sin?Does a battle rage within?Have you forgotten ‘bout God?He helps us with His discipline. Be not weary when reproved.Discipline of God is love.We have need, need to endure.God is treating us as His. If not disciplined, we’re not His.God does for us what is good –We may share His holiness,Bear the … Continue reading He Disciplines for Our Good
Leap for Joy
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor,for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are you who hunger now,for you will be satisfied.Blessed are you who weep now,for you will laugh.Blessed are you when people hate you,when they exclude you and insult youand reject your name as evil,because of the Son … Continue reading Leap for Joy
Laodicea
Have you ever tasted water that is lukewarm? I have, and I wanted to spit it out of my mouth. It tastes good hot, and it tastes good cold, but not lukewarm. Well, that is how God feels about his church who is living in spiritual adultery against him. They aren’t opposed to him, but … Continue reading Laodicea
Old Cross, New Cross
The old cross is the crossOn which our Savior died.He took our sins upon himself,And he was crucified. He died upon that crossTo put our sins to death,That we might die with him to sinAnd live to righteousness. The new cross, not the same.On sin it puts no blame.It satisfies the flesh of man.He does … Continue reading Old Cross, New Cross
Walking Wounded 