In 2 Kings we read that there can be no peace when evil exists. Read 2 Kings 9:18-22. This passage follows a verse with the watchman noting that Jehu’s mob was approaching. The horseman asked “Do you come in peace” numerous times. Jehu continued to respond, “What do you have to do with peace? Fall … Continue reading When Evil Exists
Tag: Philippians 4:7
The Angels Song Gloria Outline
The Angels Song “Gloria” 12-11-16 [Luke 2:8-20] 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests” (NIV) The word peace appears over 400 x’s in the Bible The word PEACE – Eiréné – “i-ray-nay” “Tie together/joined/wholeness, all essential parts are joined together” PEACE WITH … Continue reading The Angels Song Gloria Outline
Handle With Care: No More Bleach
Week 2 - No More Bleach [Matthew 23:1-36] CARING FOR TRUTH Living a Façade Live the Truth to Glorify God If you are living a fake life, you aren’t living as He created you, but as you have concocted. Isaiah 43:7 – you were created to glorify God. Ephesians 2:10 – You are God’s masterpiece … Continue reading Handle With Care: No More Bleach
It is Okay
My dog Max often has intense dreams that get his paws moving. Early this morning, I woke up when I heard him whimpering. I did what I always do; I said, “It’s okay Max. It’s okay.” That is usually enough to calm him down. My voice. It is a voice he knows well – the … Continue reading It is Okay
Practice These Things
One of my favorite verses is Philippians 4:8; Paul tells us in this verse where we are to focus or to dwell. The Greek word for dwell is “logizomai” which means to count, to decide, to think, to reason, to take into account. In today’s passage, Paul tells us what to practice, and he also … Continue reading Practice These Things
Three R Challenge
This was a message I shared with a challenge for Lent. It can be a challenge for anyone at anytime of the year. At the end of the day, it is my prayer that we all will be relentless in our pursuit of Jesus as He is relentlessly pursuing us each day. The Three R … Continue reading Three R Challenge
Reclining with Christ
I have told so many people that I have an inability to relax. I always try to keep myself busy, partly because I like to be productive, and partly because I really never learned how to relax. Even so, I see relaxation as a sleeping child or a cute, little puppy curled up in … Continue reading Reclining with Christ
Rooftop Bird
"I lie awake, I have become like a lonely bird on a housetop." Psalm 102:7 [NASB] Looking further: God understands what YOU are going through in life (Hebrews 4:15). Anger is okay. We all have emotions. We choose our response. (Ephesians 4:26) If you ask God to be near you, He WILL be near you … Continue reading Rooftop Bird