Chris Tomlin’s “Good, Good Father” “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” -Matthew 7:11, KJV Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, “Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou … Continue reading “A Song Full Of Truth”
Category: Encouragement
Perspective
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” -Mark 8:36, KJV Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, … Continue reading “Perspective”
Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God
While I was in the pit of misery, I found the Psalms were a balm to my soul. Here is a beautiful Psalm to feed your soul. It is one that reminds us of God’s character in the face of those whose thoughts and actions are continually wicked. Psalm 36 (KJV) The transgression of the … Continue reading “Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God”
Scars Leading To Promotion
Bring Me The Horizon – “Throne” I listen to a wide variety of music–Classical to country to heavy metal. Recently, I was listening to the radio, and this song was playing. In some ways–not all the lyrics mind you–it had strong Christocentric themes. This Lenten season I could not help but think about how Christ’s … Continue reading “Scars Leading To Promotion”
Freedom Through Believing The Truth
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:31-32, NKJV Much of my intense emotions and stridency surrounding my ex-wife cheating on and abandoning me came down to a … Continue reading “Freedom Through Believing The Truth”
He Came Down For You, Too!
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have … Continue reading “He Came Down For You, Too!”
On Being Cursed
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. -Proverbs 26:2, NIV Nasty words are often said over faithful spouses. It is part of the verbal beat-down many of us endure. This includes from people who ought to know better. For whatever reason, they speak ill … Continue reading “On Being Cursed”
He Holds Your Hand, Too!
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand…. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. -Psalm 73:23,27, NIV When Munchkin and I go to the YMCA, she often asks to hold my hand as we “run” to the doors. It is … Continue reading “He Holds Your Hand, Too!”
God Not Only Loves You, He Likes You!
God decided in advance to adopt us … This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. -Ephesians 1:5ac, NLT Believing that God loves you is hard enough going through infidelity discovery and divorce. Believing that God actually likes you seems beyond belief. But God does. He loves and likes us. He chose us and … Continue reading “God Not Only Loves You, He Likes You!”
Rooted And Unmoving
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, … Continue reading “Rooted And Unmoving”