So Whatever You Wish Men Would Do To You, Do So To Them “So whatever you wish men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 Our guideposts to living, to conducting our lives in a manner pleasing to God, are offered to us in […]
Therefore, We Are Not Discouraged
Therefore, We Are Not Discouraged “Therefore, we are not discouraged, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 By the spirit of faith, we are made new daily. Our affliction, our sorrow, our fear, our sin, is washed away through the abundant grace of […]
The Person Who Is Trustworthy
The Person Who Is Trustworthy “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.” Luke 16:10 Our strength of faith expands in the minutia of seemingly inconsequential decisions. When we are faithful in […]
Whom God Set Forth
Whom God Set Forth “Whom God put forward as an expiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.” Romans 3:25 “…in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.” This alone should bring us to our […]
For I Am Meek And Humble Of Heart
For I Am Meek And Humble Of Heart “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.” Matthew 11:29 Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and The Light of the world. Through him and in him we find our rest. […]
Do Not Return Evil For Evil
Do Not Return Evil For Evil “Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 Our earthly human nature conflicts with the Holy Spirit within. Each day we wrestle with aligning ourselves with […]
Do Not Think I Have Come To Bring Peace Upon The Earth
Do Not Think I Have Come To Bring Peace Upon The Earth “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword.” Matthew 10:34 Jesus fights for our souls; he fights for our eternal lives. Evil is cruel and ever testing our […]
Faith Comes From What Is Heard
Faith Comes From What Is Heard “Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 How can one come to believe in Jesus if they have not heard? And how can one hear without another to speak? We are called to preach the gospel of […]
If They Persecute Me, They Will Persecute You
If They Persecute Me, They Will Persecute You “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also,” John 15:20 As followers of Christ, we know that we will be persecuted […]
As God’s Chosen Ones, Holy And Beloved
As God’s Chosen Ones, Holy And Beloved “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,” Colossians 3:12 May we ever remember God’s love and forgiveness to us and our sinful nature, as we are confronted with the sins of one another. Proceed in mercy and gentleness, […]