Hebrews 3:8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion... Hebrews 3:12 Watch out, brothers, so that there won’t be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that departs from the living God. Hebrews 3:18-19 And who did He swear to that they would not enter His rest, if not those who disobeyed? … Continue reading Stony Hearts – Hebrews 3
The Word of God – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. With this verse we have the God given truth that Scripture is the written revelation of God. He is behind … Continue reading The Word of God – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Knowing Every Good Thing – Philemon 1:6
I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ. Here is another amazing truth of following Christ: our faith is strongly impacted and made effective by our knowledge of all of the good that is in us that serves … Continue reading Knowing Every Good Thing – Philemon 1:6
Flattering Self Deception – Psalms 36:1-2
An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked person: There is no dread of God before his eyes, for in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to discover and hate his sin. Self deception is the most dangerous type of deception. It blinds an individual to his own most blatant … Continue reading Flattering Self Deception – Psalms 36:1-2
Trinity – Titus 3:4-7
But when the goodness of God and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us — not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He poured out this Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so … Continue reading Trinity – Titus 3:4-7
Why Ventanas?
By the grace of God and the generosity of some dear friends, I was afforded the opportunity to visit a dear brother in Christ, Rick Nanez, who was serving as a missionary in Ecuador. My brother in Christ, James, and I made the trek together. During this trip, we met many godly Ecuadorians who inspired … Continue reading Why Ventanas?
Stripes that Heal – Proverbs 20:30
Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts. In a real way, we have been healed by the stripes of The Christ. Lord Jesus was beaten and whipped in His flesh that we might be healed in our heart and soul. He took our punishment so that we might live eternally … Continue reading Stripes that Heal – Proverbs 20:30
Passion, Haste and Knowledge – Proverbs 19:2
Even zeal is not good without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily sins. Simply doing things more quickly with enthusiasm does not necessarily mean that good will be accomplished. This combo, passion and haste, can actually cause more trouble than it resolves if the one who is acting does not have knowledge. Most all … Continue reading Passion, Haste and Knowledge – Proverbs 19:2
Brokenness – Proverbs 18:14
A man’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? And yet, God loves the broken hearted. He seeks a broken and contrite spirit. From this place one must look up to the Heart Mender in order to recover. It puts one in a position to naturally seek Father God's goodness, kindness … Continue reading Brokenness – Proverbs 18:14
Isolation – Proverbs 18:1
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. Isolation is a tool of the enemy. It is often the first step toward bad decisions in important relationships. Selfishness thrives in isolation. When it is only me then it is whatever I want with no regard to anyone else. The wisdom … Continue reading Isolation – Proverbs 18:1
Imitation in Christ – Philippians 4:9
Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. It is through our spiritual relationships in Christ that we get a clear picture of who we are to be and what we are to do. We must be watching those who are … Continue reading Imitation in Christ – Philippians 4:9
Pursue Unity in Truth – Philippians 4:3
Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life. A true spiritual partner in the faith ALWAYS strives for unity in the body and never seeks to … Continue reading Pursue Unity in Truth – Philippians 4:3
It Seems To Me – Proverbs 16:25
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. A person simply cannot always trust their intuition and feelings. It may seem we are moving in the right direction; yet, the end could very well be death. Unless our decisions in life are informed by the … Continue reading It Seems To Me – Proverbs 16:25
Love and Faithfulness – Proverbs 16:6
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. This was perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus on the cross. Perfect love met perfect faithfulness and fulfilled the perfect justice of Father God producing righteousness for all who submit their lives in godly fear … Continue reading Love and Faithfulness – Proverbs 16:6
Honor Those Who Suffer – Philippians 2:29-30
Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor, because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me. Just as we honor those who have risked and sometimes given their lives in … Continue reading Honor Those Who Suffer – Philippians 2:29-30
Disastrous Evil – Proverbs 13:21
Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous. The one who knows to do right, and I am convinced that all know this, and yet pursues evil intentionally, will consistently see trouble and pain in his rear view mirror. He brings trouble into his life in exchange for whatever he thinks he is profiting. Disaster … Continue reading Disastrous Evil – Proverbs 13:21
Speaking Love – Ephesians 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head — Christ. Speaking the truth in love does not imply that we will find ourselves always speaking 'nice' things. It implies that we will always be speaking true things with grace because we love those to whom … Continue reading Speaking Love – Ephesians 4:15
Leading, Teaching, Seeking, Growing – Ephesians 4:11-13
And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with … Continue reading Leading, Teaching, Seeking, Growing – Ephesians 4:11-13
The Measure Of Christ’s Gift – Ephesians 4:7
Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. So many of the promises of Scripture are almost too much to handle. They rarely seem too small but very often seem to be just too big. We have been given grace - that in itself is more … Continue reading The Measure Of Christ’s Gift – Ephesians 4:7
Inside Out – Exodus 35:21
Everyone whose heart was moved and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work on the tent of meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. Our motivation, as specified by God earlier in this chapter, must come from the inside out. There is goodness in … Continue reading Inside Out – Exodus 35:21
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