Romans 1:1, “Dear friends in Rome: This letter is from Paul, Jesus Christ’s slave…” When you consider your life…how do you view yourself before God? In the life of Paul, he viewed himself literally as a slave to the Lord … Continue reading →
Romans 1:1, “Dear friends in Rome: Paul, Jesus Christ’s slave, chosen to be a missionary, and sent out to preach God’s Good News.” How do you see yourself before the God who saved you? Paul saw himself as a “slave” … Continue reading →
Psalm 4:3 (TLB) Mark this well: The Lord has set apart the redeemed for himself. Therefore he will listen to me and answer when I call to him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be heard from the God of the … Continue reading →
1 Kings 11:33 (TLB) For Solomon has forsaken me and worships Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians; and Chemosh, the god of Moab; and Milcom, the god of the Ammonites. He has not followed my paths and has not done … Continue reading →
Philippians 4:5, “Let your gentle spirit….” (NASB) At first glance, it appears that this is incomplete…but there is a sobering word at the very beginning of this verse…the word “let.” The word really carries the meaning of “allowing” it to … Continue reading →
Psalm 144:2 (TLB) He is always kind and loving to me; he is my fortress, my tower of strength and safety, my deliverer. He stands before me as a shield. He subdues my people under me. Does it cross your … Continue reading →
2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all stand before Christ to be judged and have our lives laid bare-before him. Each of us will receive whatever he deserves for the good or bad things he has done in his earthly … Continue reading →
1 Peter 4:1, “….You must have the same attitude he did; You must be ready to suffer too…” The Christ that we serve, was a Christ of suffering and well acquainted with all types of grief. He knew from eternity … Continue reading →