Blessed Obedience
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Jesus’ words in John 10:10 Sin has consequences. So does obedience. In Deuteronomy 28 God promises blessings for those who obey His commandments. He promises to bless those in the city and the…
Read MoreLiars
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue.. Proverbs 6:16-17 The Apostle Paul called the Cretans liars! He had left Titus on Crete to get the churches organized, deal with the false teachers who were in their midst, and to instruct them in…
Read MoreComfort and Fear
Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 Why haven’t I finished writing the book? Why do people hate to learn a new computer program? Why do we so frequently resist change at almost any level?…
Read MoreSleeping Through It
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 “Christian, are you sleeping?” Kay Arthur was applying the verses that tell about Jonah being fast asleep in the…
Read MoreFacing the Facts
These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace. Zechariah 8:16 “If you don’t know what’s happening, you can’t do anything about it.” I made this note to myself at the end of a study on Acts…
Read MoreNormal
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. Psalm 119:9 When I was a Juvenile Probation Officer (pre-children) juvenile delinquents were a normal part of my world. I worked 40 hours a week with a caseload of over 100 children who had been through the juvenile justice…
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