That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was … Continue reading The Reality of the Lord Jesus – 1 John 1.1
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Hate – Luke 14.26
Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot … Continue reading Hate – Luke 14.26
Never Bow – 1 Kings 19.18
"Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.” In a culture of unmitigated evil that is constantly running after the gods of this world, such as the one over which Ahab and Jezebel ruled, the worshiper of God … Continue reading Never Bow – 1 Kings 19.18
PERSISTENT, PESTERING PRAYER – LUKE 18:1-8
He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged... My middle name is Discouraged. My resolve is short lived (which is really a bit oxymoronic). My practice of prayer certainly doesn’t seem to reach the level of being called a ‘life’. I hear people talk about … Continue reading PERSISTENT, PESTERING PRAYER – LUKE 18:1-8
PURSUE UNITY IN TRUTH – PHILIPPIANS 4:3
Put Off and Put On – Ephesians 4.20-24
But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of … Continue reading Put Off and Put On – Ephesians 4.20-24
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Remember Not – Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! The early morning is one of my favorite times of the day. The house is quiet. The coffee is freshly brewed. My mind is rested and ready to receive. My … Continue reading Remember Not – Psalms 25:7
Confronting Evil – Acts 13.8
But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, stared at him, and said, “You who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you … Continue reading Confronting Evil – Acts 13.8
Missing the Obvious – Acts 6:15
And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel. This fact mentioned by Luke seems quite significant, if you ask me. The falsely accused man, Stephen, now stands before the leaders of the Jews and suddenly takes on the appearance of a being … Continue reading Missing the Obvious – Acts 6:15
Propitiation – 1 John 2:2
FAVOR FROM FEAR – EXODUS 1:21
Spiritual Stamina – Matthew 24.12-13
"And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Let’s face it, lawlessness has increased. We live in desperately evil times. We are surrounded by wickedness and by those who pursue new, novel approaches to the expression of evil. It … Continue reading Spiritual Stamina – Matthew 24.12-13
Following After God – 1 Kings 15.11,14
1 Kings 15:11 Asa did what was right in the Lord’s eyes, as his ancestor David had done. 1 Kings 15:14 The high places were not taken away; but Asa’s heart was completely devoted to the Lord his entire life. Asa is recorded as one who did what was right in the Lord’s sight and … Continue reading Following After God – 1 Kings 15.11,14
Godly Judgment – 1 Kings 3.28
All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom was in him to carry out justice. When people see that a leader is exercising God's judgment and carrying out His justice they will stand in awe and follow humbly. Leadership … Continue reading Godly Judgment – 1 Kings 3.28
I Know Therefore I Hope – Lamentations 3.21
Lamentations 3:21But this I call to mind,and therefore I have hope: In the midst of tragedy, loss and extreme emotional distress it is the prophet’s mind that leads him to hope. He makes a conscious effort to remember the eternal goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. It's not a feeling but a thought that brings … Continue reading I Know Therefore I Hope – Lamentations 3.21
This is the Word of the Lord – Psalms 12.6
Convicted Resolve – Acts 21.13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded, we became quiet, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!” Acts 22:10And I … Continue reading Convicted Resolve – Acts 21.13
Righteous Anger – Jeremiah 25.38
Increasing- Acts 9.35
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing. What an amazing report! What a joy it would have been to be part of that movement. I … Continue reading Increasing- Acts 9.35
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