War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Turn From Evil and Do Good
“The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.He must turn away from evil and do good;He must seek peace and pursue it.For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,And His ears attend to their prayer,But the face of the … Continue reading Turn From Evil and Do Good
Our Identity in Christ
I hear people much of the time using this phrase, “My identity in Christ,” but is that even biblical, and if so, what does it mean? What does it mean to be “in Christ”? And how do they mean it when they use that phrase? Identity in Christ Generally speaking, when people talk of their … Continue reading Our Identity in Christ
Love without Hypocrisy
Romans 12:9,14,16,17,19 NASB1995 “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” “..Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone..” “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath … Continue reading Love without Hypocrisy
The Gift of God Within You
“For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:6-7 NASB1995) What is the “gift of God” which is in us … Continue reading The Gift of God Within You
Called with a Holy Calling
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace … Continue reading Called with a Holy Calling
Our God of All Comfort
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as … Continue reading Our God of All Comfort
Even The Elect
“For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Then if anyone says to … Continue reading Even The Elect
The Abomination of Desolation
“Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house. … Continue reading The Abomination of Desolation
Know My Heart
“Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me and know my anxious thoughts;And see if there be any hurtful way in me,And lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NASB1995) Do you ever pray this prayer to God? Occasionally I do, depending upon what I am going through at the time. If I … Continue reading Know My Heart
Run With It 