[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srHDgimlgTQ] For God alone, O my soul, waits in silence for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your… Continue reading And…
Category: Identity of God
Freedom
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 For the last week towns all over the United States have been shooting off spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the 4th of July, in remembrance of July… Continue reading Freedom
He is There
“He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” 2 Kings 6:16-17 Monday afternoon a powerful… Continue reading He is There
“Good Friday?”
As a pastor Easter week is always an interesting time, preparing messages the Easter story, that I have heard since I have been a little child. As I was reading the other day and came across a passage that hit me in a new way as I was preparing for Good Friday. Jesus is… Continue reading “Good Friday?”
Expectations
“Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Zechariah 9:9 Starting this Sunday is the beginning of what most churches call Holy Week. It is a time of getting Easter hams, and holy bread, decorating Easter eggs, and… Continue reading Expectations
Jesus says…love tough people
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If… Continue reading Jesus says…love tough people
Jesus says…actions speak louder than words
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will… Continue reading Jesus says…actions speak louder than words
Jesus Says…Reconcile
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment…Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother… Continue reading Jesus Says…Reconcile
Jesus Says
As a child you likely played the game Simon says. It’s simple when you are told Simon says…you do exactly what Simon says or you lose. It’s a fairly basic game. Throughout the New Testament there a number of times that we read “Jesus says,” and again the concept is meant to be simple, do… Continue reading Jesus Says
Almost There
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV How many times have you said to someone, “Once I get past Christmas, then life will be much less busy.” This sentence has many forms here are just a few more… Continue reading Almost There