Romans 15:2-7 ESV “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through … Continue reading The Encouragement of the Scriptures
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Good Fruit? or Wild Fruit?
I am reading in Isaiah 5. I am going to paraphrase much of it as applied to God’s beloved today, his saints. For, God sent his beloved Son Jesus Christ to the earth to take on human form and to suffer and to eventually die on a cross for our sins. He who knew no … Continue reading Good Fruit? or Wild Fruit?
Is Your Life Hidden with Christ?
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading Is Your Life Hidden with Christ?
He Who has Clean Hands and a Pure Heart
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 He Who has Clean Hands and a Pure Heart
our lives hidden with christ
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading our lives hidden with christ
When I Am Afraid
An Original Work / October 17, 2016 Based off Psalms 56-57 When I am afraid, Lord, I will trust in You. Your Word, Lord, I praise. I yield my life to You. Enemies pursue me, slandering Your Name. Lord, have mercy. I trust in You. Hear my cry today. Lord, I love Your Word. It … Continue reading When I Am Afraid
Weary of Heart
An Original Work / January 23, 2016 Based off Isaiah 40 You who bring the Good News, Lift up your voice. Do not fear. Shout it out: “Here is your God!” The sovereign Lord comes With power and strength. He gathers His tender lambs In His arms. Lift up your eyes and look: “Who made … Continue reading Weary of Heart
Walking Wounded 