Would I Turn Away From The Only One With Words of Eternal Life?
“After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that […]
Be A Good Neighbor, Be There In Joy And In Sorrow
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) Jesus said we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40). One of the key ways that we live out the command Jesus gave us is to identify with what is going on in the lives of others; both in times of […]
Morning Prayers
For this new day, I give you thanks. Lord, help me live today with a thankful heart – thankful for you allowing me this day and for saving me and giving me the full assurance I have every day in the Lord Jesus Christ that no matter what happens today nothing in all creation can […]
Evening Prayers
Father, for the day that is now closing around me, I give you thanks and for who you are I give you praise and may my heart continue to rejoice in you through the hours of this long night. Help me to know that it is you who brought me through the day and with […]
“…by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word…”
“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:1–2, ESV) Amen. Salvation occurs when we confess with our […]
Following Jesus is doing good to those who seek to harm you.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” (Romans 12:14, ESV) It is easy to follow Jesus when you are at church surrounded by Christians (well, maybe not so easy). It is when you are out in the world (and in your local church) when others attack you and accuse you of […]
Morning Prayers
Good morning, Lord, thank you for waking me to this new day. Father, I know this day will be filled with challenges and my faith will be tested continually. Help me settle right now that my trust is in you and hope and prayer is that today, without failure, I will look to you and […]
Evening Prayers
This day is almost done and by your grace here we stand, ready to go into the night. You have been so faithful, and we have let you down by our actions and our omissions – Lord have mercy and forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Lord, please hold us and keep us […]
Thank You Lord For Knowing The # of Hairs On My Head
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29–31, ESV) God knows all and he is over all. We […]
Giving Is Living For Christ
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” (Romans 12:13, ESV) 2 things we are commanded here: Help those in need who are within the Body of Christ. Likewise, show hospitality (kindness and sharing) with all people – including strangers. What do we have that is not a gift from God? […]