Rejoice In The Lord Always!

Philippians 4:4-9; Rejoice in the Lord always especially when you're feeling down.

Praise The Lord; Psalm 146

Psalm 146; Praise Him for all that He has done for us.

To Be With Christ Is Far Better

Philippians 1:20-24 KJV; To be with Christ is far better; but, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

What Are The True Riches?

Luke 16:10-15; The true riches are found in the Kingdom of God.

Do What Is Right And Live Life In Peace

1 Peter 3:8-12 KJV; Do what is right and live life in a more peaceful manner.

Pray For All People

1 Timothy 2:1-6; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; pray for all people even our enemies that we might live peaceful and quiet lives.

Praise God For He Is With Us

Psalm 113; God is with us always working for our good whether we think so or not.

Hear This You Who Trample On The Needy

Amos 8:4-7 Surely the Lord will not forget the deeds of those who  bring the poor to an end.

The Way To Freedom

Exodus 14:19-22 He led the Israelites to freedom. He will also lead you.

Help Comes From The Lord

When evil comes to us we must look to the Lord for help..

Psalm 121:1-2 KJV

It's About Somebody Who Saved My Soul

Galatians 2:20 KJV It's about the abiding presence of Jesus. It's all about the one who saved my soul.

He Finds The Lost Sheep

Luke 15:1-10 KJV Our Lord seeks us out to bring us home to the Kingdom of God.

Heal My Unbelief!

1 Timothy 1:12-17 KJV Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!

The Law Is Good If Used Lawfully

1 Timothy 1:5-11 KJV The law is good when it is used charitably to help others and when it is not used to gain something for ourselves.

Give Us Understanding

Psalm 119:169-176 KJV May the abiding presence of the Spirit of Christ abide in us that we might have understanding of His Word; His will; His love for us.

Jesus Seeks Out His Flock

Ezekiel 34:11-15; 22-24; Psalm 23 KJV The Shepherd seeks out his flock. That good shepherd is Jesus.

Jesus Bids You Take Up Your Cross

Luke 14:25-35 KJV  "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die."  (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) Consider the cost of following Jesus. It is not a commitment that we should take lightly.

You Will Have Peace Like A River

Isaiah 48:16-22 KJV; Live in Christ and all will be well with your soul. Live in Christ and live in peace.

Ill-gotten Riches And Reputations

Proverbs 22:1 KJV Ill-gotten riches and reputations are nothing compared to a good name.

A Tree Planted by Water

PSALM 1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Love Him And Cleave To The Lord!

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 KJV: Choose life! Love the Lord and put away your false gods.

Looking Down On Others

Luke 14:7-14 KJV Not a good idea to think more highly of yourself than others.

Healing On The Sabbath

Luke 14:1-6 KJV Jesus healed on the Sabbath. So should we.

Jesus The Same Yesterday; Today; Forever

Hebrews 13:8-17 KJV What he has done for us by dying on that cross is the gift that last for all of eternity. He hasn't changed his mind. It is finished.

Michael On The Way

Hebrews 13:1-7 KJV Welcome Angels! Welcome your neighbor! Welcome the Stranger!

Was David Without Sin?

Psalm 131:1-3 KJV Do we lift up the ancients as perfect examples to follow? Was David, Noah, Job actually without sin? 

Do Not Gossip

Proverbs 25:8-10 KJV; Gossip will only ruin your own reputation!

The Best Seat IS At The Feet Of Jesus

Proverbs 25:2-7 KJV The best seat is at the feet of Jesus.

His Loving Kindness

Psalm 42:8 KJV We can know that the Lord loves us. His presence is with us always.

The Strait Gate

Luke 13:22-30; John 10:9 KJV; Do you know Jesus? Have you entered through Jesus into the Kingdom of God. He is the only gate by which you can enter.

To Live Is Christ; To Die Is Gain.

Philippians 1:20-24; We desire to see Christ face to face; but, for now we are satisfied knowing that his abiding presence produces fruit for the Kingdom of God.

What Kind Of Seeds Will We Sow?

Gal 6:7; Gal 5:17,19-23; Gal 2:20. Will we sow seeds of harmony or discord?

Offended By The Truth

Luke 7:22-26 KJV Are you easily offended? Offended by the truth? Offended by Jesus? 

God Resides In His Temple

2 Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 KJV God resides in His temple. He lives in us. Hear His promises and be born again as children of God.

Offer Unto God Thanksgiving

Psalm 50:1-15 KJV; All that we have belongs to God. We can give Him nothing other than to offer Him thanksgiving and to glorify His Holy Name!

Fence Sitters

Revelation 3:14-22 KJV You who are lukewarm; get off the fence and proclaim the Good News of salvation through Jesus the Christ.

By Grace Through Faith Alone

Ephesians 2:8=10 KJV We do good works not because they will save us rather because by God's grace we have already been saved.

Live Life In The Light Of Christ!

Eph 5:14-21; Be wise and live life in the light; discerning what is good and evil according to the will of God.

God Is Our Help In Times of Trouble

Psalm 46:1-3 KJV with brief meditation. There is no need to fear. God is with you.

Jesus Brought Division

Gospel of St. Luke 12:49-51 KJV; Jesus did not come to give peace to the earth. He came to bring division. In spite of the division we can know peace as we abide in the presence of his light.