2 Timothy 1:8-Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God…NKJV Have you ever felt ashamed of being a Christian? Or maybe, it wasn’t so much that you were ashamed of being a Christian,Continue reading “No Shame! Repost!”
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Target on Your Back!
Acts 6:12- And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. NKJV Years ago, I read a testimony of a Russian who had become a Christian. When it was discovered that he believed in Jesus, he was arrested and sent to prison, in a coldContinue reading “Target on Your Back!”
Creation Groans! Repost!
Romans 8:19- “ For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. NKJV Recently my pastor preached from this text. It was the first time I heard a message similar to this post and I was truly blessed by it. It is because of his message that I amContinue reading “Creation Groans! Repost!”
Enduring Hardship!
2 Timothy 2:3- You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. NASB Last week, we celebrated Veteran’s Day in America. Let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the servicemen and women who have served in their country’s armed forces to protect and defend them. I also extend my thankfulness to their families. Whether yourContinue reading “Enduring Hardship!”
No Shame!
2 Timothy 1:8-Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God…NKJV Have you ever felt ashamed of being a Christian? Or maybe, it wasn’t so much that you were ashamed of being a Christian,Continue reading “No Shame!”
Plucked From the Fire!
Jeremiah 20:9- Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. NKJV Jeremiah is one of my favorite prophets in the Old Testament. He seems so real,Continue reading “Plucked From the Fire!”
I’m the Only One!
Romans 11: 3-4 -“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life”? But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” We’re in chapter 11 of the book ofContinue reading “I’m the Only One!”
Zeal Doesn’t Equate Truth!
Romans 10: 2- “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.” NKJV Paul spends a lot of time in Romans addressing Jewish beliefs that should have led to Jesus, but only led to the keeping of the Law. His heart was burdened for the Jewish nation, asContinue reading “Zeal Doesn’t Equate Truth!”
Creation Groans!
Romans 8:19- “ For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. NKJV There are so many truths in Romans that I sometimes wonder if I should just skip a few of them and move on. Such was my thought as I read verses 18-25 of the 8th chapter.Continue reading “Creation Groans!”
No Judgment Here!
Romans 8:3- “For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh” NKJV As I have been trying to juggle what I see in the word withContinue reading “No Judgment Here!”
Wonderful Jesus! 