Dead to Sin
Romans 6:1-4 NIV
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were...
The Things Above
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in...
What are our minds set on? If we had to be perfectly honest, what consumes most of our thinking? What permanent or established way of thinking is what drives us, motivates us, and inspires us to do what we do?
I know we have jobs we have to do, people to take care of, chores, laundry, cooking...
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 3:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (NASB).
A Holy Sacrifice (v. 1a)
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice...
Sunday, July 9, 2017, 4:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in The Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of forgiveness of sins.
Repentance for Forgiveness (Luke 24:44-47)
Then he said to them, “These are my words...
Monday, April 24, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-20 (NIV).
Murderous Threats (vv. 1-2)
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the...
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV).
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to...
Friday, August 12, 2016, 4:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (NASB).
Dead Faith (vv. 14-17)
What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a...
Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15 (select vv. ESV).
Jesus Christ is not only God’s Son, but he is God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 5:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV).
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which...
Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV).
Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life...
Monday, April 25, 2016, 1:21 a.m.
Last night, after I went to bed, and again this morning I had the song “Here I Go Again” running through my mind. So, I looked up the lyrics. Basically, the message of the song is from the perspective of someone who is afraid to share the gospel of Jesus...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 4:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 22 (Select vv. ESV).
Paul was now in Jerusalem. When he arrived, he was greeted warmly by his brothers in Christ. Nonetheless, some Jews...
Friday, April 8, 2016, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-19a (ESV).
Getting Our Attention (vv. 1-9)
But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and...
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:12-20 (NASB).
Formerly I Was (vv. 12-14)
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into...
Twelve Ways to be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind by Stephen Smarowsky
Introduction: The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.
-D. L. Moody
1. RESURRENDER - Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit to the Lord. Luke...
Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 4:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 4 (NASB).
Bond-Servants (vv. 1-6)
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, but we have renounced the...
Hello everybody,
I stumbled on this website as I was surfing on the web. I'm well pleased to join this amazing forum of believers. I'm a missionary in French Polynesia (South Pacific) along with my wife and I have been living in Tahiti (main island of French Polynesia) for about 25 years now...