Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (NASB).
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write:
The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:
‘I know...
For By Grace
This song is based off Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV 1984): “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Salvation is a free gift from God. We do nothing to earn it or to deserve it. The...
Friday, July 31, 2015, 12:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:1-11 (NASB).
Arm Yourselves
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in...
I know knowing Christ means one has to know and remember a few things, but eventually you learn to love Him by getting to know Him.
I've learnt that one should try to ignore your emotions when it come to your faith...is that quite true?
Saturday, July 25, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:13-25 (NASB).
Prepare Your Minds (vv. 13a)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action…
Because Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from...
Friday, July 24, 2015, 1:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:3-9 (NASB).
A Living Hope (vv. 3-5)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a...
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 3:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Gives Purpose.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:1-2 (NASB).
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia...
Hey guys,
I'm new to the site and I just wanted to reach out to some fellow believers for support. I have been a child of God for most of my life, I've had ups and downs and in these last 2 years I have really grown in my faith and have placed God's will for my life above my own. I have been...
Sunday, July 19, 2015, 7:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:1-13 (NASB).
Personal Favoritism (vv. 1-4)
My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal...
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (NASB).
Various Trials (vv. 1-4)
James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad...
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-3 (NASB).
Examples of Great Faith (v. 1a)
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us…
The witnesses being spoken of...
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 1:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 3-4 (NASB).
Holy Brethren (chapter 3 summary)
The writer of Hebrews addressed these thoughts to “holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling.”...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Worthy is the Lamb.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 2:5-18 (NASB).
With Glory and Honor (vv. 5-8)
For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. But one has...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 2:1-4 (NASB).
Pay Close Attention (v. 1)
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from...
Sunday, July 5, 2015, 4:58 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 3:1-7 (NASB).
Obeying our Rulers (vv. 1-2)
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no...
Sometimes in life we have questions for which we don’t have answers. Sometimes we pray and we can’t hear God speaking, i.e. he seems silent concerning our requests. And, so we cry out for him to hear us, even though we know he does, and for him to answer. Yet, he doesn’t always give us the...
I've been reflecting on the number of threads devoted to the question of whether or not a person can lose their salvation. My observation is that the debate springs from a very significant issue in the church, but the debate does little to address the heart of the problem.
As I see it, the big...
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (NASB).
Be Strong (vv. 1-2)
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me...
The short book of James contains practical advice for those whose faith fluctuates because of difficult circumstances (James 1:1-8). When we start doubting, we’re driven and tossed about like the surf of the sea. James says a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways and should not expect to...
If these spiritual qualities of goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection and love we possess, by the Spirit, and if they are increasing in measure in our lives, they will keep us from being ineffective or unfruitful in all practical knowledge of our Lord...