Be temperate in all things. Discipline your body and bring it into subjection to Christ. Don't let your feelings totally rule your actions. Feelings can be fleeting and unpredictable. Be certain of who you are in Christ and fight to act the way you want to feel even when your emotions say differently. Therein lies … Continue reading Be Temperate
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Sunday Reflection: Purge the Leaven
Upon this day, I glory in the feast of unleaven bread in rememberance of the Passover Lamb Whose blood is the protection of His people from the eternal death.
Poem: The Lamb’s War
On a white horse He rides, Taking vengeance for those, Who walk by His side. He's a warrior who takes life, Conquering the evil beast, And nations who cause strife. Mouth with the sharpest of swords, Striking with wrath for His rule, As King of kings, Lord of lords. Don't think you can get away, … Continue reading Poem: The Lamb’s War
Sunday Reflection: Christ Fulfilled Prophecy
It is Your love, grace, and justice testified beforehand and fulfilled by Christ sufferings so that following generations can confidently live by faith in anticipation for their salvation.
Enlightenment + Patience
When you learn something of great significance or have become aware of it, your sensitivity to others' ignorance can become like a magnifying glass causing insensitivity. Enlightenment must come with increased patience for the blindness of which you once bore. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able … Continue reading Enlightenment + Patience
Consistency by Faith
To live out your vision of a Christian by loving the Lord with your whole heart, soul, and mind, and to test your perspectives by the fruit of the Spirit, you must diligently seek the Lord by faith.
Poem: Worldly Rebellion
It feels liberating, To allow your thoughts to go there. You know it's not right, But it just feels good to be free of fighting it; To allow it to flow through your mind, And feel the excitement it brings in the moment. Then reality hits, Of what you've just done to your heart. You … Continue reading Poem: Worldly Rebellion
Baggage
It's hard to have conversations that carry a lot of baggage, but they must be had if you're ever going to empty the suitcases. “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First … Continue reading Baggage
Testing Your Perspectives
Who do you want to be and what perspective will get you there?
Sunday Reflection: Confidence Because of Jesus
Jesus is why I am a bond-servant who will boldly give heed to You, my Lord, rather than men.
Truth in Love 