11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them;Let those also who love Your nameBe joyful in You.12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;With favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalm 5:11-12 NKJV We can trust God. His word and all of His promisesContinue reading “Shout for Joy”
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March Forth With Praise
God be merciful to us and bless us,And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah2 That Your way may be known on earth,Your salvation among all nations.3 Let the peoples praise You, O God;Let all the peoples praise You.4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy!For You shall judge the people righteously,And govern the nations on earth. Selah5 Let theContinue reading “March Forth With Praise”
Our Purpose is to Manifest Christ’s Love
This morning when I was listening to the radio the above song from Casting Crowns came on. I couldn’t help but lovingly think about my 16-year-old daughter because when we first heard that song, we both loved it so much and would sing it loud with each other. We still do when it comes on.Continue reading “Our Purpose is to Manifest Christ’s Love”
For the True Greater Good
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father ofContinue reading “For the True Greater Good”
Give Thanks
Psalm 100 KJV Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.3 Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courtsContinue reading “Give Thanks”
Testify
Acts 15:3, 4 & 12 KJV 3 And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, andContinue reading “Testify”
Ambassadors For Christ
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 NKJV Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. As Ambassadors for Christ we (His children) represent and proclaim what JesusContinue reading “Ambassadors For Christ”
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Acts 3:26 NKJV To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities. Jesus came to this earth to bless us and to save us from our sins. When we turn to Him and away from our sins we can then find true happinessContinue reading “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
Guys and Gals-What it Means to Live a Life of Modesty
Proverbs 31:30 NKJV Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” To understand modesty more we have toContinue reading “Guys and Gals-What it Means to Live a Life of Modesty”
Silence
We need to bring all of our worries and fears to God. When we worry or fear, we are not trusting Him. When it appears God is silent, trust Him, lean on Him and remember all of the things He has done. Dwell on Him and in His presence. Isaiah 57:11 NASB Of whom wereContinue reading “Silence”